Baku, Azerbaijan, July 25
By Sara Israfilbayova - Trend:
Astarachay, an Azerbaijani company, plans to produce about 1,500 tons of rice this year, a source in the company told Trend.
About 1,000 tons of rice were produced last year, according to the source.
It was noted that the company is in talks on the supply of rice to foreign countries, and currently, negotiations with representatives of the UAE are underway.
Astarachay produces tea, fruit and rice under the brand "Astara Duyu".
Rice growing in Azerbaijan is divided into three zones. The first is Lankaran-Masalli, the second is Shaki-Zagatala and the third is Guba-Khachmaz. The country's annual demand for rice is currently estimated at 40,000 tons, which is mainly covered by imports.
According to the government forecast, in 2025, the planted area should be increased to 10,000 hectares and the harvest to 40,000 tons. Thus, the rice harvest should increase 2.5 times in 2025 compared to 2017.
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