Economic Aspect of Garlic Production in the Czech Republic

Garlic is considered to be an agricultural commodity having a high potential in the production and export. Nearly all commercial garlic production is grown under contract between grower and buyer. Much of the commercial product is shipped to specific locations from which it is either processed for dehydration or moved to fresh market retail sales. In 2014, the export of fresh garlic reached up to 658 tons but the import was 4,205 tonnes. The highest import was 7,372 tonnes in 2013. There has been a steady increase in demand for garlic because garlic has been attributed to both an increased affinity for its flavour and the promotion of the health benefits of garlic, which include antibiotic as well as antioxidant effects, and aiding in the reduction of cholesterol and blood pressure levels. This study was conducted to evaluate economic aspect of garlic production and the main factors affecting garlic productivity.