Armenia recently received a special grant that is only given once every hundred years. In an interview with NEWS.am, farmer Harutyun Mnatsakanyan discussed the current state of agriculture in the country. Mnatsakanyan mentioned that Russia has declared a state of emergency, leading to an increased demand for agricultural products there. It’s worth noting that the majority of Armenia’s exports are directed to Russia, including 108 million bottles of alcoholic beverages and 2.7 million bottles of wine. With the current global market conditions, there are concerns about the ability to sell these products.

Mnatsakanyan also questioned how the Armenian population can afford to buy 2 million kg of sugar and sell 50 thousand liters of honey. He highlighted that the surplus of agricultural products that the state was unable to take from farmers amounts to around 60 million drams. The farmers emphasized that the income of the state heavily relies on successful harvests. Without being able to export their surplus to Russia, there are potential security concerns for both exporters and producers. It is clear that these difficulties need to be addressed in order to ensure the stability of Armenia’s agricultural sector.

This news from Armenia highlights the challenges faced by farmers and the impact it has on the country’s economy. The grant received once every hundred years signifies the rarity and importance of the situation. With Russia’s state of emergency, the demand for agricultural products has increased, but the ability to export to Russia, which is the primary market for Armenian exports, is uncertain. This raises questions about the future of the surplus of agricultural products and its potential impact on the country’s security. It is crucial for the Armenian authorities to find a solution to ensure the stability and prosperity of the agricultural sector.