0.2% decrease registered in gross amount of agricultural production in RA in January-November 2009

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.