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AGRICULTURE

Politics Materials 2 November 2005 12:07 (UTC +04:00)

In January to September the production of the agrarian sector in the current prices comprised 6.8trln manats, or 5.5% up as compared to last year. The growth pace turned out 0.2 times up as compared to 2004.

As of 1 October grain harvesting made up 2.1 million tons, which is 21,200 tons, 0.9% down as compared to 2004. Major reason for drop in grain production and beans 11.6%

Cotton harvesting started in 3 September. 116,300 tons of cotton was harvested, or 30.7% more as compared similar period of 2004.

Production of major plantings, in ths. tons

January вЂ" September 2005

January вЂ" September 2004

2005/2004,%

Grains (without corn)

1974,7

2003,1

98,6

Corns

143,3

136,1

105,3

Sunflower

16,1

14,2

113,8

Cotton

6,1

5,4

113

Tobacco

936,4

899,1

104,1

Potato

1044,6

999,6

104,5

Vegetables

361,3

347,5

104

Melon and water melons

361,4

226,7

159,4

Fruits

74,8

41,0

182,4

Source: State Statistics Committee

As compared to previous year the planting grew 7.3%, while animal husbandry вЂ" 2.8%.

Production of cattle-breeding (in ths tons)

Title of product

January вЂ" September 2005

January вЂ" September 2004

2005/2004, %

Meat (live weight)

196,6

191,8

102,5

Milk

962,2

932,2

103,2

Eggs, in mln

680,8

657,4

103,6

Wool

12,7

12,3

103,2

Source: State Statistics Committee
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