Armenia to restart agricultural insurance program - minister

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13.02.2026, 18:21

The agricultural insurance initiative in Armenia will recommence on February 15, 2026, stated Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan.

Armenia to restart agricultural insurance program - minister

YEREVAN, February 13. /ARKA/. The agricultural insurance initiative in Armenia will recommence on February 15, 2026, stated Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan.

"The crops that will be insured for the 2026 agricultural season include: apricots, grapes, apples, peaches, plums, melons, watermelons, potatoes, cherries, sweet cherries, wheat, barley, and oats," Papoyan revealed during a live update on his Facebook page.

The minister identified hail, spring frosts, and drought as the risks covered by the insurance.

He also mentioned that the government will subsidize 40% of the insurance premium for apricot, wheat, barley, and oat crops, while providing 60% support for other crops.-0-

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