ArmInfo. Considering the problems in the process of harvesting grapes and low prices for it in 2016 this year, abundant harvest should not be expected. Minister of Agriculture of Armenia Ignatiy Arakelyan stated at the budget hearings in the Armenian Parliament.
He stressed that at that it is necessary to implement structural reforms, particularly, to involve insurance system which will be done in 2018.
To minimize damage of the villagers, it is also planned to install anti-hail grids on the territory of 1400 hectares. A pilot anti-hail station will be installed in Vayots Dzor district.
The ministry also focuses on the issue of agricultural loans. "It is planned to introduce a system of targeted loans, over which control will be established," Arakelyan said.