President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has viewed “Qarabag Taxil” LLC pilot grain farm as part of his visit to Beylagan district.

The project attracted a 10 million manat low-interest loan provided by the government. The complex features a 20,000 ton storage, a grain drying system with the capacity of 100 tons per hour and a 6,000 ton logistic center.

“Qarabag Taxil” LLC farm occupies a total area of 4,800 hectares in Aghjabadi and Beylagan districts. The company is an affiliate and production line of Saba LLC. Azerbaijan Investment Company owns a 25 per cent stake in the company.

President Ilham Aliyev watched cultivation and harvesting process.

Minister of Economy Shahin Mustafayev informed the head of state of the production process at the farm.

The head of state then viewed stands highlighting the activity of “Qarabag Taxil” LLC pilot grain farm.

The project created 130 new jobs, with the average monthly salary of 350 manats.

President Ilham Aliyev met with local residents and staff of the farm, and then posed for photographs with them.

AZERTAC