  Armenia develops new crops forecast modelAugust 23, 2011 - 13:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the framework of the European Neighborhood Policy, Armenia jointly with the FAO is implementing a 3-year program at the amount of $492 thousand with a purpose to raise food security through collection of complete and reliable information, its further analysis and publication. Presently, a special working group is developing a new model of crops forecast with the use of modern technologies. Three hydrological stations and devices for measuring the soil humidity have been enabled. The cost of the equipment is $70 thousand.   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 Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall  A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte.Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province.€3.5 mln EU grant to support justice reforms in Armenia The European Union has paid €3.5 mln grant to Armenia within a €11mln program on Support to Justice Reforms.Yerevan reacts to Baku’s proposal to see Minsk Group abolition Alen Simonyan has declared that Armenia is taking steps aimed at concluding a peace treaty with Azerbaijan. |
