Agriculture in Azerbaijan (January-February 2014)

According to the Azerbaijani State Statistics Committee, the agricultural production in Azerbaijan increased by 3.4 percent in January-February 2014 compared to the same period of 2013 and amounted to 378.3 million manat. The output of products in crop sector increased by 5.1 percent, while by 3.4 percent in the livestock sector compared to January-February 2013.

Plant growing

The agricultural enterprises, private entrepreneurs, households in almost all regions of the country have begun the spring field work in Azerbaijan's agriculture. The agricultural operations are being conducted at the fields. The necessary farm equipment was provided. As of March 1, spring crops were planted on a ​​46,600 hectare area or by 20.5 percent more than in the same period of last year. Thus, some 26,700 hectares of land were planted with perennials, 11,300 hectares - potatoes, 6,900 hectares - vegetables, 1,600 hectares - cereals and leguminous.

Sowing of spring plants in Azerbaijan's agriculture, ha

Source: Azerbaijani State Statistics Committee

Animal husbandry

The livestock production growth was observed in January-February 2014 compared to the same period of last year. Thus, around 71,000 tons of meat (a 2.4 percent growth), milk - 264,500 tons (a 3.4 percent growth) were produced in January - February this year compared to January-February 2013. Some 240.5 million eggs were produced during the same period or by 12.1 percent more than last year. The timely livestock and veterinary actions and work conducted to improve the productive qualities of the breed of cattle had a positive impact on the dynamic development of livestock.