In the "Harvest Holiday" organized in Stepanakert on October 14, 16 communities from Martakert region took part , as compared to last year's 12.
Kiwifruit grown in Martakert was presented at trade fair organized in connection with the Agricultural Worker Day
STEPANAKERT, OCTOBER 14, ARTSAKHPRESS: Head of Martakert regional administration Edgar Harutyunyan told "Artsakhpress", noting that they have presented about 33 pavilions. The Martakert region presented agricultural products, different types of fruits, including kiwi, meat and alcoholic drinks, which were sold lower than the market price.
E. Harutyunyan noted that the "Harvest Holiday" is a special celebration for the people. ''Tourists from different countries of the world got acquainted with our culture, the harvest and the goods of Artsakh, as well as the hospitality of the people of Artsakh,'' added Harutyunyan."There are 70 hectares of pomegranate orchard, the average crop yield of which is 30-35cents. We also have 5.5 hectares of plum, peach, and apricot. In the region's New Seysulan community, a small amount of kiwifruit is grown from subtropical fruits. If this subtropical fruit is in demand, we will try to grow more kiwis, "said the head of the regional administration.
