OREANDA-NEWS. August 26, 2011.   Agriculture Ministry of Azerbaijan has announced a 24% rise in grain production in 2011.

The Ministry reports that as of 22 August the grain harvest in the country made 2.3 million tons of grain which is by 24.2% more than 2010 index. At that productivity of cereals increased from 19.9 centners per hectare to 24.7 centners.

By the reported date wheat production made 1.639 million tons (+25,5%). Its yield increased from 19.9 to 25.1 centners per hectare or by 26,1%.

The country’s need for cereals is estimated at 3 million tons.