The United States and Israeli Embassies in Baku are excited to announce the launch of an innovative collaboration with Azerbaijan State Agricultural University (ASAU) to develop Azerbaijan’s agricultural potential. The project will establish five orchard demonstration plots to model 21st century apple, cherry, nectarine, plum, and pomegranate production practices at the university’s research station outside …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: Agriculture, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Environment, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Ambassador Litzenberger joined USAID Mission Director Jay Singh on a visit to Zaqatala this week. The trip highlighted U.S. support for women entrepreneurs and emphasized our assistance to the development of Azerbaijan’s agricultural sector. During the trip, the Ambassador met with local business leaders and discussed the role of women in the workforce, agricultural sector …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 14 June, 2019 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Key Officials, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Azerbaijan, U.S. Agencies
Ambassador Litzenberger visited a USAID-supported demonstration orchard and training facility in Guba that teaches local farmers how to maximize their fruit production. The orchard has provided over 85 farmers with virus-free fruit saplings which will grow into disease-free Guba apples, cherries, plums and pears.
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 22 May, 2019 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Events, Key Officials, U.S. & Azerbaijan, U.S. Agencies
Today, thanks to joint efforts between the governments of the United States and Azerbaijan and local citizens, residents of the villages of Nurulu and Shahverdili in the district of Imishli celebrated the completion of feed and seed-grinding centers that allow local farmers to make their own affordable animal feed for their cows and poultry. Even …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Press Releases
As of today, more than 3,000 people from Jojug Marjanli and three nearby communities will improve their livelihoods thanks to a new feed grinding facility. The facility will help save the time, money, and energy of residents by providing access to affordable feed for their animals in their own community. The project was co-financed by …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 2 February, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Economic Affairs, Events, News, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is approximately the same size as the state of Maine, which is located in the far northeastern part of the United States. My wife Anne and I have a tree farm in Maine, and have been coming there with our family for many years to learn about, enjoy, and conserve the magnificence of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 30 August, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Culture, Economic Issues, Environment, Public Affairs
