Armenia exported 1200 T of tomatoes, cucumbers

Some 200 tons of tomatoes and 1,000 tons of cucumbers were exported from Armenia over the first three months of 2015, Armenian Deputy Agriculture Minister Robert Makaryan said Tuesday at a news conference. 
He mentioned for comparison that 1 tons of tomatoes and 3 tons of cucumbers were exported over a period between January and March 2014. Makaryan said 90% of exports go to Russia. 
«There is demand for Armenian tomatoes and cucumbers at Russia's market», he said. 
The deputy agriculture minister found it difficult to answer ARKA News Agency's question about the volumes to be sent to Russia in 2015. 
He just said that exports to Russia are expected to grow significantly this year. 
Makaryan allayed fears that prices for agricultural products might rise at local market because of exports. 
«Supply will be ensured to local market first of all and then will export excessive stock», he said.

                                                                                                                   Courtesy of :  Reatures.