Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 15, Preliminary data from the National Statistics Service show that the area under crops in Georgia is once again decreasing. In 2025, the total area under spring crops reached 129.7 thousand hectares. For comparison, the figure was 130.3 thousand hectares in 2024, 137.1 thousand hectares in 2023, and 148.7 thousand hectares in 2022, indicating a steady downward trend.

In addition, the sowing area for grain and leguminous crops, including wheat, barley, rye, oats, corn, and legumes, amounted to 90.1 thousand hectares between January and June 2025. This is slightly below the 90.9 thousand hectares recorded in the same period of 2024. The figures were higher in previous years, at 94.4 thousand hectares in spring 2023 and 100.3 thousand hectares in 2022.

Potatoes and vegetable gardens showed a different pattern. In 2025, their total area was 27.3 thousand hectares, compared with 25.7 thousand hectares in the same period of 2024. In earlier years, the area was 27.8 thousand hectares in 2023 and 29.7 thousand hectares in 2022. Despite the slight increase from last year, the long-term trend still shows a gradual reduction.

For other crops, the area continued to decline. In 2025, it amounted to 12.4 thousand hectares, down from 13.8 thousand hectares in 2024. Earlier figures were 15.9 thousand hectares in 2023 and 18.7 thousand hectares in 2022, further confirming the downward movement.

Experts attribute this overall decline in cultivated land to lower prices for agricultural products. They note that reduced market prices have already created financial difficulties for farmers. As a result, there is little incentive to expand production, and many farmers are not motivated to increase their harvest.

The data illustrate a clear and ongoing contraction in the agricultural sector. While some categories, such as potatoes and vegetable gardens, show temporary increases, the broader picture is defined by shrinking areas of grain, legumes, and other crops. The persistent reduction reflects both economic pressures and challenges in maintaining profitability in farming.

Georgia’s agricultural trends in recent years highlight the close link between pricing, farmer incentives, and production levels. With limited profitability, producers face difficulties sustaining previous levels of cultivation. Unless conditions change, the reduction in sown areas may continue in the coming years.