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Farm and Veterinary Service Centre is Opened in Vardenis
2015-10-30
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan participated in the opening ceremony of a new Farm and Veterinary Service Centre in Vardenis community of Gegharkunik region. The event was attended by U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills, governor of Gegharkunik region Rafik Grigoryan, director of “Agribusiness and Rural Development» (CARD) Foundation Gagik Sardaryan, farmers and […]
The RA Minister of Agriculture Received the Delegation of the Austrian Development Agency
2015/10/29
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan received the delegation of the Austrian Development Agency, headed by the Organic Agriculture Support Initiative (OASI) Project Manager David Muckenhuber. The meeting aimed to discuss current and upcoming projects implemented jointly with the Agency, particularly the Organic Agriculture Support Initiative (OASI) Project, which will be implemented with […]
The RA Minister of Agriculture received the Head of Cooperative Biological Engagement Program
2015-10-27
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan received the delegation of the US Department of Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) led by Major Matthew Pope, the new head of the Armenian Office. The Agency implements a number of programs in Armenia aimed at assisting the Government in the veterinary and health sectors, in conformity […]
Issues are Discussed Related to the Activities of the Slaughterhouses
2015-10-26
Under the initiative of the Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan a meeting was held with the owners of the slaughterhouses operating in the country to discuss current issues. During the meeting the Minister noted that the Ministry of Agriculture has already built and put into operation five slaughterhouses. In the near future two more […]
The RA Minister of Agriculture Discussed the Process of the Effective Forest Management Program with the World Bank
2015-10-21
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan met with the World Bank delegation, comprising Senior Environmental Economist, FLEG Program Manager Gayane Minasyan, Senior Forestry Specialist Tuukka Castrén, Environmental Specialist Vladislava Nemova, FLEG Program Coordinator Arusyak Alaverdyan. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the EU-funded ‘European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) East countries: […]
Farm and Veterinary Service Centre is Opened in Hayravank Community of Gegharkunik Region
2015-10-20
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan participated in the opening ceremony of a new Farm and Veterinary Service Centre in Hayravank community of Gegharkunik region. The event was attended by USAID Armenia Mission Director Karen Hilliard, governor of Gegharkunik region Rafik Grigoryan, director of “Agribusiness and Rural Development» (CARD) Foundation Gagik Sardaryan, farmers and […]
Winemaking Seminar with Chilean Experts
2015-10-17
Within the framework of the organized festivals dedicated to the Agriculture Workers’ Day a seminar was held in Yerevan for Armenian winemakers by the participation of the experts arrived from Chile. The seminar was attended by the Deputy Ministers of Agriculture Armen Harutyunyan, Robert Makaryan, Garnik Petrosyan, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic […]
Stakeholder Conference of the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) Programme was Held
2015-10-14
Today the second stakeholder conference of the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) Programme was held in Yerevan with the participation of Sergo Karapetyan, the RA Minister of Agriculture, Piotr Swetalski, Ambassador, Head of the EU Delegation in Armenia, John Barker, International Aid/Cooperation Officer of the EU Delegation in Armenia and other […]
The Minister of Agriculture Received the Ambassador of Iran
2015-09-29
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan received Mr. Mohammad Raiesi, the Ambassador of Iran to Armenia, on the occasion of completing his diplomatic mission. Welcoming the guest the Minister Sergo Karapetyan noted that during Mr. Raiesi’s tenure the Armenian-Iranian relations have become stronger and more active especially in the agricultural sector. In this […]
Sergo Karapetyan Followed Grape Harvesting Process in Tavush Region
2015-09-25
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan visited Tavush region to follow the process of grape harvesting. The Minister visited several bordering communities, and all procuring companies of the region. “Bordering communities have always been in our focus and our goal is to maximize the support of the residents, who put their lives in […]
Over 75 000 Tons of Grapes are Procured
2015-09-23
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan visited “Armenia Wine” LTD in Aragatsotn region where he got acquainted with the activities of grape procurement. “Currently, the grape harvesting season is in full swing, and several companies have already started purchasing. Within a week the purchasers from all over the country will implement the activities […]
In Armavir and Ararat Grape Harvesting Activities are Held Normally. The Minister Follows the Process
2015-09-22
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan visited Ararat and Armavir regions to follow the work of grape procurement. During the visit, the Minister was in Armavir branch of “Ararat Brandy-Wine-Vodka Factory” and then went to “Shahnazaryan” Wine and Brandy House Company accompanied by the governor of Armavir region Ashot Ghahramanyan. The Minister […]
The Minister Followed Grape Harvesting Process in Armavir
2015-09-19
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan visited a number of wine and brandy factories in Armavir region to follow the grape harvesting process. The Minister was particularly in Armavir branches of Ijevan Wine and Brandy, Proshyan Brandy, as well as “Samkon” Brandy factories. All companies have assured the Minister that the grape harvesting […]
The Largest Slaughterhouse is Put into Operation in Ararat Region
2015-09-02
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan took part in the opening ceremony of the slaughterhouse founded by the Armenian-Iranian joint “Voske Katsin” company. The event was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Mr. Mohammad Raiesi, the governor of Ararat region Rubik Abrahamyan, other guests and […]
The RA Minister of Agriculture Had a Farewell Meeting with the Head of the EU Delegation
2015-07-17
The RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan had a farewell meeting with the head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea. At the beginning of the meeting the Minister thanked the EU delegation leader for his work carried out during his mission in Armenia, and for the close cooperation in agriculture. […]
