Armenia to have insulin-producing venture
May 16, 2013 | 15:46
YEREVAN. - Within the framework of the `Project to Establish an
Armenian-Chinese Venture on Insulin Production,' it is planned to
found a modern-technology-based insulin production in Armenia.
The main raw material for this venture will be the Jerusalem
artichoke, which the local farms will grow with special technical
requirements.
An annual amount of 3,000-3,500 tons of insulin, 1,000 tons of
fructose, 1,200 tons of cellulose, and 12,000 tons of biofertilizers
are planned to be produced by this venture.
To assist in this project, the Government of Armenia on Thursday
decided to allocate close to 3 million drams (approx. $7,200) to the
Ministry of Economy, to set up a contest to attract foreign capital.
Along the lines of this project, an annual amount of 30,000 tons of
Jerusalem artichoke must be grown from 3,000 hectares.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
May 16, 2013 | 15:46
YEREVAN. - Within the framework of the `Project to Establish an
Armenian-Chinese Venture on Insulin Production,' it is planned to
found a modern-technology-based insulin production in Armenia.
The main raw material for this venture will be the Jerusalem
artichoke, which the local farms will grow with special technical
requirements.
An annual amount of 3,000-3,500 tons of insulin, 1,000 tons of
fructose, 1,200 tons of cellulose, and 12,000 tons of biofertilizers
are planned to be produced by this venture.
To assist in this project, the Government of Armenia on Thursday
decided to allocate close to 3 million drams (approx. $7,200) to the
Ministry of Economy, to set up a contest to attract foreign capital.
Along the lines of this project, an annual amount of 30,000 tons of
Jerusalem artichoke must be grown from 3,000 hectares.
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