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Farmers, producers, processors, entrepreneurs, and representatives of government agencies have gathered for a comprehensive meeting in Goychay.

On September 8–9, 2026, an official visit was organized to the Kurdamir and Goychay districts, with the participation of the Chairman and members of the Board of the Azerbaijan Pomegranate Producers and Exporters Association (APPEA).

On the first day of the visit, large pomegranate orchards in the Kurdamir district were inspected to evaluate the overall condition of the farms and the expected yield ahead of the harvest season. During meetings with farmers and producers, an active exchange of views took place regarding current challenges, product sales, export opportunities, and proposals for the development of the pomegranate sector.

On the second day, the inspection of pomegranate orchards continued in the Goychay district. In total, the current state and productivity of four large pomegranate orchards and farms across both districts were analyzed. The observations made give strong reason to believe that the 2026 pomegranate season will be highly productive, leading to an increase in the export volume of Azerbaijani pomegranates and an expansion of its export geography.

As part of the visit program, the Martyrs' Alley in the Goychay district was visited to honor and pay tribute to the cherished memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan.

Following the visits, a large-scale event titled "Perspectives of Development and New Challenges in Pomegranate Production" was held on September 9, 2026, at the Goychay District Heydar Aliyev Center, organized by APPEA with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture. Organized as part of APPEA's 10th anniversary, the event brought together more than 150 farmers, producers, processors, entrepreneurs, and Association members from the Central Aran, Mil-Mughan, and Shirvan economic regions, as well as surrounding areas.

Representatives from relevant departments of the Ministry of Agriculture also attended the event, which is of great importance for strengthening public-private partnerships. During the meeting, the current state of pomegranate cultivation, challenges faced by farmers, sales and export platforms, the new State Program, and agricultural subsidy mechanisms were discussed, and the proposals and feedback of the participants were heard.

For the first time, representatives of companies that have started establishing large pomegranate farms in native Karabakh also participated in the event. This was one of the key highlights, demonstrating the growing role of new farms and investment initiatives in the development of the pomegranate sector.

At the end of the event, employees of the Ministry of Agriculture and leading farmers who have provided continuous support to the development of pomegranate production and the activities of the Association were awarded the "Azerbaijan Pomegranate" badge.

The event concluded with expressions of gratitude to the Ministry of Agriculture for its support, as well as to the farmers, producers, and all participants for their active involvement, wishing the pomegranate growers a bountiful harvest, successful sales, and a prosperous season.