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AGRICULTURE

Politics Materials 3 October 2005 11:12 (UTC +04:00)

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

Source: State Statistics Committee


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