Wednesday, December 10 2025 12:04
Alexandr Avanesov

RA, U.S. reps discuss current wheat production and supplies situation

RA, U.S. reps discuss current wheat production and supplies situation

ArmInfo.  On December 9, Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia Arman Khojoyan met with a delegation led by Rishan Chowdhury, Regional Agricultural Attache for  the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

According to the Ministry of Economy's press service, the results of  a wheat value chain study conducted by the U.S. Department of  Agriculture and the University of Kansas were presented during the  meeting. 

The current situation with wheat production and supply in Armenia was  discussed, along with proposals for expanding local production and  improving sector efficiency.

Further cooperation will contribute to the development of the wheat  value chain in Armenia, ensuring stable food security.  

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