New seed varieties being tested in Azerbaijan

New varieties of seeds are being tested in Azerbaijan in cooperation with research institutes and foreign specialists, Chairman of the Board of the Association of Grain Producers and Processors of Azerbaijan Niyazi Amirbayov told reporters at the Agrarian Innovation Festival in Hajigabul, Report informs.

Niyazi Amirbayov noted that every year more and more drought-resistant varieties are grown: “The use of high-quality seeds is the key to a good harvest.”

According to him, due to climate change, water resources are decreasing in the world, which is also observed in Azerbaijan: “In these conditions, the selection of varieties that are resistant to climatic conditions is very important. We are conducting serious research in this area.”