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DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE IN ARMENIA CONTINGENT ON EXPORT POTENTIAL: STUDY SAYS
YEREVAN, July 10. / ARKA /. Given the small size of the local market,
development of industrial agriculture in Armenia is contingent largely
on export potential, according to the findings of a study conducted
by Ameria consulting company.
The study called 'Development of industrial agriculture in Armenia"
indicates the prerequisites, constraints and risks for the development
of this sector. The focus in the study was on development of
greenhouses, horticulture and fish farming.
Experts point out that gardening in Armenia will have no serious
development obstacles in the next 10 years given that anti-hail
stations are built and effectively run. The major risks and obstacles
to the development of this industry are natural and climatic factors,
mainly hails.
"The growing land under vineyards and fruit trees show the potential
for development of horticulture in Armenia", the study says. About
two-thirds of fruit trees are in Armavir, Ararat, Aragatsotn and
Kotayk regions. Ararat and Armavir account for bulk of fruit and
vegetables output.
According to the study, there are 900 greenhouses in the country
with a total area of 130 hectares. The largest greenhouse is on
5 hectares. About 60% of their output are vegetables- tomatoes,
cucumbers, beans and peppers, and 40% are flowers and ornamental
plants.
According to Ameria experts, the prospects for the development of
large greenhouse in the next five years are estimated as average,
while the prospects of small and medium-sized greenhouses are assessed
as not promising.
As the findings of the study show, the average annual growth of
aquaculture in the last 10 years was about 28.5%, while export of
fish and fish products have increased by 4.7 times. Prospects for
the development of fisheries are also evaluated as average. The
study says if some regulation issues are resolved this sector may
advance tangibly.
Founded in 1998, Ameria is a leading Armenian advisory company,
offering professional services in administrative, financial and legal
consulting. -0-
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YEREVAN, July 10. / ARKA /. Given the small size of the local market,
development of industrial agriculture in Armenia is contingent largely
on export potential, according to the findings of a study conducted
by Ameria consulting company.
The study called 'Development of industrial agriculture in Armenia"
indicates the prerequisites, constraints and risks for the development
of this sector. The focus in the study was on development of
greenhouses, horticulture and fish farming.
Experts point out that gardening in Armenia will have no serious
development obstacles in the next 10 years given that anti-hail
stations are built and effectively run. The major risks and obstacles
to the development of this industry are natural and climatic factors,
mainly hails.
"The growing land under vineyards and fruit trees show the potential
for development of horticulture in Armenia", the study says. About
two-thirds of fruit trees are in Armavir, Ararat, Aragatsotn and
Kotayk regions. Ararat and Armavir account for bulk of fruit and
vegetables output.
According to the study, there are 900 greenhouses in the country
with a total area of 130 hectares. The largest greenhouse is on
5 hectares. About 60% of their output are vegetables- tomatoes,
cucumbers, beans and peppers, and 40% are flowers and ornamental
plants.
According to Ameria experts, the prospects for the development of
large greenhouse in the next five years are estimated as average,
while the prospects of small and medium-sized greenhouses are assessed
as not promising.
As the findings of the study show, the average annual growth of
aquaculture in the last 10 years was about 28.5%, while export of
fish and fish products have increased by 4.7 times. Prospects for
the development of fisheries are also evaluated as average. The
study says if some regulation issues are resolved this sector may
advance tangibly.
Founded in 1998, Ameria is a leading Armenian advisory company,
offering professional services in administrative, financial and legal
consulting. -0-
- See more at:
http://arka.am/en/news/economy/development_of_industrial_agriculture_in_armenia_c ontingent_on_export_potential_study_says/#sthash.mX81O1Te.dpuf