Agriculture: Favorable conditions and better seed quality expected to increase crop production

Hrach Berberyan, heading the farmers' union, believes this year will be favorable for agriculture.

"Five days are left before the crop year starts: the layer of snow was thicker this year as compared to last year, the only concern now is the possible April frostbite, but there are numerous means to "cushion" the negative climatic impact, they just need to be applied in practice. As for the water issue, I can say that last year had no deficit of humidity, but the water for some reason disappeared. This year just let them claim there is no water!" Berberyan told the press on Wednesday.

Berberyan praised the government measures aimed at supporting farmers, however stressed that there is a need for serious legislative reforms.  Read more... (367 words)

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