Grain solitaire in Kazakhstan was almost formed
- 04.12.2012
Undoubtedly, the main event of the end of November can be calledVI Kazakhstanian Grain Forum «KazGrain-2012" that took place in Astana on November 23-24. It is difficult to judge its significance, because the "parade was led by" all the same - the Ministry of Agriculture, "KazAgro", "Food Corporation" ...
Wood and wood waste the main source of renewable energy in EU
- 03.12.2012
Wood is a natural resource which is used for different purposes, including as a renewable source of energy. In 2010, wood and wood waste contributed 5% to total gross inland energy consumption in the EU27, and it was the leading source of renewable energy, accounting for almost half of the EU27's consumption of renewables.
Bulgaria may get agricultural technology park near Plovdiv
- 30.11.2012
Bulgaria can host no more than two technology parks, according to Delyan Dobrev, Minister of Economy, Energy, and Tourism.
Armenian sheep seeking for market
- 29.11.2012
Armenian agriculture, already experiencing hard times for various reasons, has got another problem. According to Armenian media reports, Iran has suspended imports of lamb from Armenia because of the strong devaluation of the national currency (Iranian rial). It makes purchasing of Armenian cattle and paying in U.S. dollars unprofitable for Iranian importers.
Agricultural Productivity in Georgia and Armenia, a Sequel
- 27.11.2012
Georgia seems to be the only former Soviet republic in which agricultural productivity hasn't returned to or exceeded its level in 1992. As of 2010, agricultural productivity stood at only 77 percent of where it was at nearly two decades ago. Why hasn't agricultural productivity improved in Georgia over the past two decades, while it has at least recovered in every other former Soviet republic? It is even more puzzling to consider why agricultural productivity has grown by nearly 200 percent in Armenia since 1992, while it has declined in Georgia since then.