Agricultural output in Armenia reached 117.1 billion drams in October 2011, increasing by 7.7%, compared with 2010, ARKA reports.
Agricultural and fishing output reached over 118.3 billion drams (+8%). Animal husbandry reached 90.2 billion drams (+9.4%), planting - by 90.2 billion drams (+9.4%), fishing - 1.2 billion drams (+38.4%). Sales of meat and poultry increased by 0.9%, reaching 11,400 tons. The highest poultry output was registered in the Gegarkuniksky Region - 2,800 tons, the capital - 100 tons.
Milk production increased by 0.2% to 55,600 tons. The highest output was registered in the Gegarkuniksky Region - 16,200 tons (no change). Egg production increased by 4.7% to 42 million units. The highest output was registered in the Armavirskaya Region - 12.4 million (+24%).
Fish production and fish-breeding reached 591 tons (all realized), increasing by 38.4%. Production in October increased in comparison to September by 14.1%.
$1 is worth 382.74 drams.
