ArmInfo.We can use industrial agriculture, but in parallel we should develop those areas that will not lead to long-term negative consequences in terms of impact on the environment, public health, etc.
Director of the Center for Agricultural Research and Certification David Babayan noted in a conversation with an ArmInfo correspondent on May 29 on the sidelines of the FAO (UN Food and Agriculture Organization) Regional Conference: Advancing on green policies for agrifood systems transformation in Europe and Central Asia.
In this context, Babayan noted that numerous programs aimed at developing green agriculture were carried out in Armenia, and in certain cases there were positive results and successes. But in general, as the expert further noted, the problem with agricultural productivity and yield is still relevant. "It is not the case that not all farmers are ready to use green technologies in their activities. we have success stories. But still, most farms are moving forward without applying green agriculture approaches," he said. Babayan attached importance in this regard to consulting farmers, which will help them make decisions that will improve productivity. The main objective of the FAO conference is to enhance knowledge sharing and capacity building in green agriculture in the Europe and Central Asia region. In addition, the project aims to build well-functioning professional networks that unlock the potential of the FAO Regional Technical Platform on Green Agriculture as a digital tool, serving as an intra- and inter-regional gateway for the exchange of information, knowledge between networks of experts working in technical fields related to green agriculture.
The conference was attended by representatives of government authorities, scientists, representatives of international organizations working in related fields, NGOs, civil society organizations, the private sector, etc. According to the RA Statistics Committee, the gross agricultural output of Armenia increased by 3.7% in the first quarter, to 87.3 billion drams
