2024-03-26 02:53:26
At the meeting headed by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today, issues related to the organization of the spring agricultural season were discussed.
Opening the discussion, Prime Minister Pashinyan noted. “Dear colleagues, today we have gathered to discuss the issues related to spring agricultural work and to see how we have addressed the issues on the agenda and how we have addressed them, what is our situation at the moment, what is the assessment, what are our forecasts for the year, especially in terms of food security :
Also, let’s exchange ideas about the programs we have in the field of agriculture, because we have a large number and content of programs, but we also need to evaluate how these programs are implemented, what kind of response they find among potential beneficiaries, and if this indicator is not high, understand what is needed. let’s change it.”
The Prime Minister was informed about the current situation in the fertilizer, diesel, and seed markets, the volume of cultivated lands, the filling of reservoirs, and the condition of the irrigation system.
Those in charge presented the results and evaluations of the monitoring carried out in these directions. It was noted that the problems are within the controllable range, necessary measures are being taken.
Issues related to agricultural subsidy programs, agricultural products processing and export promotion tools, and rural insurance were also discussed. There was a reference to the risks caused by international economic developments and the issue of managing their possible impact.
The head of the government was also presented with information about the progress of rural sector projects. Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan effectively assessed the programs of intensive agriculture, acquisition of agricultural machinery and equipment, goat breeding, and sheep breeding. He reported that a program is also being developed to promote the use of organic fertilizer in the rural sector.
The Prime Minister emphasized the need for proper implementation of preparations for the spring agricultural season and gave instructions to those responsible.
Nikol Pashinyan instructed to work intensively in this direction in the format of the operative headquarters in order to respond quickly and directly to possible problems and to keep the situation in the center of attention.