Delegation of Ministry of Agriculture were in the "Peak of animal husbandry" in France

Our country was represented at the “Sommet de l’elevage” (Peak of animal husbandry) International Animal husbandry Exhibition in Clermont-Ferrand City,  Overn-Ron-Alp region, France, October 3-4, organized and supported by the Embassy of France and the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan.

The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Inam Karimov, Minister of Agriculture. Firstly, the members of our delegation took part in the official opening of the exhibition at the Clermont-Ferrand City Hall. The opening ceremony was attended by ministers of agriculture of many countries, representatives of embassies accredited in France, and animal husbandry specialists.

Later, our delegation visited the international animal husbandry exhibition at the Overn Zenith Center. A delegation led by Minister Inam Karimov was welcomed by Roje Blan-founder of the exhibition, and Rochelle Levy-director of ADEPTA Caucasus company.

R. Blan informed the delegation toward the history of the exhibition. Then he was presented in the exhibition halls. The members of the Azerbaijani delegation were informed about small and large animals, as well as meat and dairy animals, as well as their resistance to various climatic conditions. At the same time, the exhibition got acquainted with current technologies in the field of animal husbandry. Experts answered questions regarding artificial insemination, storage of milk, animal feed and farming methods.

Minister Inam Karimov exchanged views with Azerbaijani farmers on the most useful types of meat and dairy products, small and large animals presented at the exhibition, and on how to adapt our country to climatic conditions.

The fair, which runs until October 4, was attended by more than 10 farmers and association leaders.

The international animal husbandry exhibition Clermont-Ferrand is the world's largest specialized exhibition. The exhibition is attended by 1560 companies from 38 countries.

Minister Inam Karimov said in an interview with AZERTAC - “I believe that the participation of our farmers in international animal husbandry exhibitions will contribute to the faster implementation of the tasks set by Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the agricultural sector”.

The Minister noted that the main purpose of visiting a group of Azerbaijani farmers at this international animal husbandry exhibition was to give them the opportunity to meet with their European colleagues, chat with them, share experiences: At the same time, they will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the latest agricultural machinery. ”

According to him, our state does not care about agriculture in all areas of agriculture, especially in animal husbandry. Systematic support for measures to develop the agricultural sector is provided by the state, subsidies for the development of this sector, including the importation of breeding animals in our country. About 60% of the value of each animal husbandry purchased by farmers is financed by the state, and the rest is paid on soft loans. Also, 40% of the cost of agricultural machinery is paid by the state, and the rest - by soft loans. Such attention and concern for the agricultural sector in our country creates favorable conditions for the development of agriculture.”

Inam Karimov, Minister of Agriculture, who is on a visit to France met with Nicholas Florian, Mayor of Bordo city and Jean-Pierre Reno, vice-president of the New Akitene region.

During the meeting, the Minister spoke about the reforms in the country in the field of agriculture, noting that President Ilham Aliyev attaches great importance to the development of the non-oil sector, agriculture and, in particular, to ensure food security. He also spoke about the existing cooperation between the two countries in this field.

At the meeting, it was noted that Baku and Bordo have been related since 1979. Cooperation should be expanded to encourage residents of both cities to get to know each other, as well as their culture.

Noting the interest of our country in expanding cooperation with France in the field of agriculture, the Minister invited Nicola Floria to visit Azerbaijan.

N. Florian praised Bordo-Baku cooperation and expressed interest in further deepening cooperation. The mayor of Bordo said he will visit our country after the upcoming municipal elections.

During his visit to Bordo, the Minister of Agriculture also visited a local wine company and was interested in government support for the development of the wine industry.

At a meeting with Jean-Pierre Reno, vice president of the New Akitene region, detailed information was provided on the region's agriculture. Jean-Pierre Reno spoke about the development of viticulture and winemaking in the New Akitene region, mainly for meat animals.

Minister Inam Karimov invited French companies to participate in the annual international agricultural exhibition Caspian Agro.