  Armenian Ministry of Agriculture hopes to overcome slump through increase in eggs and livestock production October 21, 2010 - 13:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A slump in agriculture can be overcome through increase in production of eggs and livestock, according to Armenian Minister of Agriculture Gerasim Alaverdyan. 57 000 heads of cattle was exported, in accordance with Ministry-provided data. National Statistical Service of Armenia reported a 17,9% slump in agriculture in January-September 2010. The downfall is explained by unfavourable climatic conditions, which negatively affect the volume of vegetable products. Among positive results, Alaverdyan specifically noted the volume of grapes purchase grossing 32000 tons.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha  The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. |
