Azerbaijan's Agricultural Park Boosts Economic Growth and Employment

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Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated the Yevlakh pilot agricultural park, a 2,807-hectare facility that showcases the country's efforts to integrate small and medium-sized farms into agro-industrial clusters. The park features a smart management system, climate stations, cameras, and soil moisture sensors to enhance efficiency. Currently, 36 business entities have resident status, with 21 projects already producing fruits, seedlings, eggs, and grain products for both domestic and export markets.

Key Takeaways:

  • The agricultural park covers a total area of 2,807 hectares, with an annual production capacity exceeding 20,000 tons of mixed fruits, 20 million breeding eggs, and 1 million seedlings.
  • The park is part of the Ministry of Economy's project titled 'Integration of Medium-Sized Farms into Agro-Industrial Clusters,' aiming to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Residents benefit from state-financed infrastructure, including water, energy, gas, and roads, as well as concessional loans from the Azerbaijan Business Development Fund.
  • To date, residents have invested around AZN 57 million, creating about 200 permanent and nearly 500 seasonal jobs.
  • Private investments are expected to increase to AZN 100 million, creating 500 permanent and over 1,000 seasonal jobs, through the development of intensive orchards, livestock, poultry, and crop farms.
  • The total park area is divided as follows: 1,185 hectares for perennial crops, 1,298 hectares for annual crops, 141 hectares for the industrial zone, and 183 hectares for communication lines and protective strips.
  • President Ilham Aliyev was briefed on the activities of the 'Azerbaijan Company for Poultry Development' LLC and 'ISFA' LLC, which are located within the agricultural park.
  • Azerbaijan operates 9 industrial parks and 4 industrial districts, hosting 170 business entities with total investments exceeding AZN 8 billion.

Statistics:

  • Total area of the agricultural park: 2,807 hectares
  • Annual production capacity: exceeding 20,000 tons of mixed fruits, 20 million breeding eggs, and 1 million seedlings
  • Number of business entities with resident status: 36
  • Number of ongoing projects: 21
  • Amount of investment by residents: around AZN 57 million
  • Number of permanent and seasonal jobs created: about 200 permanent, nearly 500 seasonal
  • Expected increase in private investments: AZN 100 million
  • Number of permanent and seasonal jobs expected to be created: 500 permanent, over 1,000 seasonal
  • Total investments in industrial zones: exceeding AZN 8 billion
  • Number of business entities in industrial zones: 170
  • Total product sales in industrial zones: exceeding AZN 16 billion
  • Exports from industrial zones: over AZN 5 billion

Sources:

  • Azerbaijan State News Agency, June 23, 2025