ArmInfo.Yeremyan Projects in Jermuk has opened a new breeding cattle farm, as a result of which high-quality dairy and meat products of the Yeremyan Products brand will appear on the Armenian market. According to the CEO of the company, David Eremyan, in total, the implementation of the program required investments in the amount of $ 7-8 million, of which $ 600 thousand accounted for state subsidies.
According to the press service of the economy department, the Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia Tigran Khachatryan and his deputy Tigran Gabrielyan visited the farm to get acquainted with the process of dairy and meat production. In particular, a round of the dairy and meat farms of the cattle- breeding complex was completed, where high-value cattle of the Angus, Flecky and Holstein breeds are kept and raised.
The company's specialists presented to the Minister the entire production cycle, which, according to them, is based on the concept of "From seed to table".
It was noted that milk is milked mechanically, in particular, pure, purified milk of cows through special channels goes immediately to closed refrigerators, thereby avoiding contact with the external environment and maintaining the quality of taste and smell. Observing the required temperature, milk is transported on a special machine to the production part of the Artsakh milk processing plant, where the product undergoes the necessary processing, from pasteurization to packaging.
In addition, the farm automated and the process of separation of feed and feeding. After processing in a special kitchen, the animals are fed a mixture of fresh green fodder rich in alfalfa, vitamins and enzymes grown in a hydroponic system.
According to the source, representatives of the economic department discussed with the director general of Yeremyan Projects David Eremyan a number of issues related to the company's investment programs in the field of agriculture, prospects for the development of farm projects and increasing the company's production capacity.
In particular, David Yeremyan emphasized the importance of promoting agricultural programs. <Thanks to these investments in 2018-2019. In the agricultural sector, 2 large projects have been launched - pig and cattle breeding farms. In particular, we acquired pure breeds of cattle and began the production of dairy products. In the current environment, it is more reasonable for entrepreneurs to channel their potential into the development of promising areas, and from this point of view I attach great importance to the development of agriculture and the creation of exemplary farms. We have all the opportunities for the development of this industry, thanks to the implemented system of good governance and business vision>, he concluded.
Recall that the Government of the Republic of Armenia at the meeting on March 29, 2019. approved a program for the development of pedigree cattle breeding for 2019-2024, under which within the next five years the number of pedigree cattle in Armenia will increase by 10 thousand units. The program provides for the provision of state assistance to farmers for the purchase of cattle by subsidizing interest rates on attracted credit resources. Loans will be granted for a period of 5 years with a maximum interest rate of 12%. At the same time, the state will subsidize 10%. Thus, farmers will have to pay only 2% of the loan amount. Moreover, for residents of border regions and agricultural cooperatives, a zero interest rate on attracted resources is set. For comparison: in 2013-2018. 2199 animals were brought into the republic. It should be noted that, according to the Statcommittee of the Republic of Armenia, in January-April 2020 2791.4 thousand liters were produced in Armenia processed liquid milk, which is 17.5% more than the indicator a year ago, sour milk and matsun - 3 337. tons (an increase of 9.1% per annum), sour cream - 2353.1 tons (an increase of 13% per annum), cheese - 6 092.7 tons (an increase of 8.5%).
