Armenia posts 23,8% aquaculture production growthNovember 7, 2012 - 18:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The agricultural and aquaculture production volume totaled AMD 620,7 bln in January-September 2012, growing by 10,7% as compared with the same period of 2011. According to RA National Statistical Service, agricultural production volume grossed AMD 609,3 bln, with 10.5% increase recorded. Meanwhile, crop production grew by 16,9% to total AMD 393,6 bln, with the livestock production volume rising by 3,1% to total AMD 215,6 bln. Aquaculture production was set at AMD 10,7 bln in January-September, with 23,8% growth reported as compared with the same period of 2011. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |