Armenian parliament speaker urges to address agriculture problemsApril 5, 2011 - 16:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian parliamentary speaker Hovik Abrahamyan presented his vision for solution of problems in agriculture. During a parliament hearing, Abrahamyan stressed the necessity of expanding farmers' lands, provision of long-term credits at low rates, financing of land cultivation in the regions with unfavourable climatic conditions, funding of seed-growing and livestock breeding entities, establishment of minimal cost for a range of agriculture products. As Abrahamyan noted, the abovementioned points were stipulated by 2008-2012 National Program for Agriculture Development and said he is surprised that these haven't been implemented yet. “We need to discuss current situation and provide specific solutions for the issues indicated,” he said. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |