Enhancing Farm Accounting Data Network Technical Capacities - TCP/MNE/3701
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The agricultural sector plays an important role in the economy of Montenegro, contributing to 7 5 percent of its GDP and employing 7 7 percent of the labour force in 2016 The development of the agriculture is, together with the development of the tourism sector, a core economic priority for the country In a context of an international market dominated by large scale production, low unit costs and standardised products, Montenegro has difficulties to compete due to its small and fragmented farming structure For this reason, priority is given to the development of agricultural and food products using traditional production methods, thus assuring a niche for high quality products The offer of high quality products will contribute to the development of tourism in Montenegro and also profit from the boom of this industry In 2016 Montenegro adopted its strategy on food production and rural development, mainstreaming sustainable development concepts and balancing economic development, environmental protection and other social aspects Agriculture's multifunctional role was also recognized in the strategy for agricultural development and rural areas in Montenegro 2015 2020 The strategy takes into account the country's core qualities, such as its conserved natural environment, high biodiversity, abundant natural resources, current degree of agricultural development, and orientation toward a possible European Union membership.