Why Are We Standing Still, and What Should Be Done?

Recently, the “State Program for the Development of Production and Processing of Agricultural, Fisheries and Aquaculture Products in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2026–2030” was adopted. When preparing such an important policy document as a state...

Food security has become one of the key components of national security. Global conflicts, sanctions, climate change, disruptions in supply chains, and fluctuations in world prices have demonstrated that dependence on food imports can create serious...

According to the State Statistics Committee, the value of agricultural production in Azerbaijan at actual prices amounted to 2 billion 536.9 million manats in January–April 2026. Of this amount, 2 billion 320.4 million manats accounted for livestock production, while 216.5 million manats came from crop production.

On May 25, a meeting chaired by President Ilham Aliyev was held in Baku to discuss agricultural development and preparations for a new 2026–2030 State Programme worth nearly 6 billion manats ($3.5 billion). The meeting focused on food security concerns, stagnation in agricultural production, modernization of irrigation infrastructure, expansion of modern irrigation systems, productivity growth and the attraction of private investment into the agricultural sector.