Agriculture and forestry have declined in importance over the decades. Nevertheless, they are more important than in the most other areas of Germany, especially within rural regions. 54% of Thuringia's territory is in agricultural use. The fertile basins such as the large Thuringian Basin or the smaller Goldene Aue, Orlasenke and Osterland are in intensive use for growing cereals, vegetables, fruits and energy crops. Important products are apples, strawberries, cherries and plums in the fruit sector, cabbage, potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes (grown in greenhouses), onions, cucumbers and asparagus in the vegetable sector, as well as maize, rapeseed, wheat, barley and sugar beets in the crop sector. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is something more important to Thuringia than most areas of Germany? ANS1 Agriculture and forestry QSN2 How much of Thuringia's territory is in agricultural use? ANS2 54% QSN3 What is the largest fertile area of Thuringia? ANS3 the large Thuringian Basin QSN4 Where do they grow tomatoes in Thuringia? ANS4 greenhouses QSN5 Which regions value agriculture most? ANS5 rural regions