State Tariffs Often Ignored in Pharmacies

Azerbaijan’s new crop production subsidy plan for 2025, unveiled by the Agricultural Subsidies Council (ASC), is benefiting large agribusinesses owned by oligarchs, experts argue, leaving small farmers with minimal support.

Today, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, is hosting the fourth (IV) meeting of the heads of energy ministries of the member states and observers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).

According to data released by the State Statistics Committee, Azerbaijan’s agricultural sector achieved slight production growth in the first eight months of 2024. The total volume of agricultural production reached 8.723 billion manats, which is 0.8% higher than during the same period last year. However, this growth occurs against a backdrop of increasing food imports, despite significant government subsidies aimed at supporting domestic agriculture.

Azerbaijan has unveiled strong fiscal indicators for the first eight months of the current year, reporting a state budget surplus that underscores the country’s economic resilience amidst global uncertainties. According to operational data released by the Ministry of Finance, state budget revenues from January to August 2024 reached 25 billion 223.4 million manats, while expenditures amounted to 22 billion 362.4 million manats.