Certified seed sales to be set up in regions

Raising the level of seed self-sufficiency is one of the main goals of the State Programme for the Development of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Production and Processing for 2026–2030. In this context, the Ministry of Agriculture, together with the Agrarian Services Agency (AAS), is carrying out seed sales measures in the regions with Aqroservis OJSC, with the aim of increasing farmers' access to quality certified seed and expanding sales opportunities in areas where seed supply is limited.

Certified seed sales will take place at Aqroservis OJSC's branches in Neftçala, Ucar, Sabirabad and Shaki, as well as on the territory of "Ivanovka Agropark" in Ismayilli district. Sales in Neftçala will be held on 3 November, in Ucar on 4 November, in Sabirabad on 5 November, and in Shaki and Ismayilli on 6 November. Farmers will be offered certified barley and wheat seeds of various varieties.

When creating the sales points, the volume of spring sowing in the districts, the existing seed sales and farmers' requests were taken into account. Priority is given to areas with extensive spring sowing but limited seed sales, which will make it easier for farmers to secure seed and allow them to obtain the seed they need in their own areas without incurring significant time and transport costs.

It was also noted that information on seed producers has been published on the AAS official website. The information includes the name of each producer, contact phone number, the plant type and variety they produce, seed reproduction, and the district where they operate. This allows farmers to select certified seed producers that meet their needs and to contact them directly.

The AAS measures in this area are aimed at expanding seed supply, promoting the use of certified seed, increasing productivity in agriculture, and strengthening agricultural service infrastructure in the regions.

Prepared by:Abdulrahman Sadikhli