0.2% DECREASE REGISTERED IN GROSS AMOUNT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN RA IN JANUARY-NOVEMBER 2009

PanARMENIAN.Net
22.12.2009 17:52 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Gross amount of agricultural production in Armenia
decreased by 0.2% in January-November 2009, compared with 2008 results,
to comprise AMD 515,2 billion, Armenia’s Agriculture Minister Gerasim
Alaverdyan said, summarizing 2009 results.

At the news conference, the Minister presented the situation with basic
agriculture spheres, noting that crop sector production volumes grew by
0.2% to comprise AMD 333,5 billion. At the same time, livestock sector
production volumes decreased by 0,9% to comprise AMD 181,7 billion.

In 2009, special emphasis was put on seed production, stud breeding,
creation of tractor stations and establishment of anti-hail stations.

According to Gerasim Alaverdyan, the Ministry fulfilled tasks,
stipulated by 2009 state budget. Active works were conducted jointly
with international structures to provide technical assistance for the
development of agriculture in Armenia. Also, a number of international
agreement in agriculture sphere will be implemented in 2010.