  Armenia to ensure 70% grain production by 2014 March 28, 2012 - 13:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Use of high-quality seeds would increase Armenia’s sown area by 20 thous. hectare, RA Deputy Minister of Agriculture said. “We will be able to bring the level to 60-70% by 2014,” Robert Makaryan said. In 2011 the production volume of crops exceeded the index of 2010, with the level of wheat self-sufficiency totaling 38.7% (5% growth against the 2010 figure). Such results were achieved in Armenia due to implementation of such programs as “Development of seed farming and production of wheat seeds for 2010-2014,” “Development of barley and seed production in 2011,” “Development of corn production in 2011.” 650-720 thous. tons of grain crops are annually used in Armenia, only 435-450 thous. tons of which are used for food purposes. Local production totals 168-175 thous. tons, with the deficit met through import, the volume of which annually grossed 380-420 thous. tons for the past five years. Partner news  Top stories IFC invested $244 million in 40 projects across a range of sectors, including financial markets, manufacturing, and mining. Armenian Prime Minister addressed a letter to Public Services Regulatory Commission over the reconsideration of gas prices. Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission plans to reconsider electricity generation and distribution prices. Edmon Manukyan been addressed by the residents of Armavir and Aragatsotn provinces whose crops have been damaged over a strong hail.   Partner news |  Latest news 200 Azeri ceasefire violations reported May 12-18  200 ceasefire violations by the Azeri armed forces were reported at the line of contact between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan.Gunmen kill Iraqi police officer's family The recent spike of violence has raised fears that the country might be heading to a new round of sectarian violence.Serzh Sargsyan reelected as Armenian Chess Federation president Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan was reelected to the post of the president of RA Chess Federation for 4 more years.Afghan lawmakers block law protecting women Among its provisions are bans on child marriage and the traditional practice of selling and buying women to settle disputes. |
