In January to August the production of the agrarian sector in the current prices comprised 5.8trln manats, or 6.5% up as compared to last year. The growth pace turned out 1.2 times up as compared to 2004.
Despite loss of 19.6h of sown area as a result of unfavorable weather in autumn-winter season of 2004, the sown area grew 33,400h (2.6%) as compared to last year
As of 1 September grain harvesting made up 2 million tons, which is 18,200 tons, 0.9% down as compared to 2004. Major reason for drop in grain production and beans 11.9%
Cotton harvesting started in 5 September. 22,500 tons of cotton was harvested, which is more twice as compared similar period of 2004.
Production of major plantings, in ths. tons
January вЂ" August 2005 |
January вЂ" August 2004 |
2005/2004,% | |
Grains (without corn) |
1962,7 |
1992,7 |
98,5 |
Corns |
41,1 |
29,3 |
140,3 |
Sunflower |
13,4 |
11,9 |
112,6 |
Cotton |
22,5 |
11,2 |
2СЂ |
Tobacco |
4,2 |
3,0 |
140 |
Potato |
814,1 |
691,5 |
17,7 |
Vegetables |
899,7 |
844,7 |
6,5 |
Melon and water melons |
326,6 |
302,6 |
7,9 |
Fruits |
228,0 |
141,2 |
61,5 |
Grapes |
27,7 |
13,9 |
2СЂ |
Tea leafs (as of 1 July ) |
0,6 |
0,7 |
85,7 |
Source: State Statistics Committee
As compared to previous year the planting grew 8.9%, while animal husbandry вЂ" 2.9%.
Production of cattle-breeding (in ths tons)
Title of product |
January вЂ" August 2005 |
January вЂ" August 2004 |
2005/2004, % |
Meat (live weight) |
168,8 |
163,5 |
103,3 |
Milk |
851,4 |
831,3 |
102,4 |
Eggs, in mln |
607,4 |
587,2 |
103,4 |
Wool |
11,8 |
11,2 |
105,4 |