Ilham Aliyev participates in the opening of the Shirvan Agro livestock complex
On March 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev participated in the opening of the Shirvan Agro livestock complex in the Shamakhi district.
As reported by AZERTAC, the head of the Executive Authority of Shamakhi district, Tahir Mammadov, informed the head of state about the complex.
It was noted that the purpose of establishing the complex, which covers an area of about 100 hectares, is to contribute to providing the country's population with high-quality dairy and meat products, exporting these products, and fostering regional development, particularly by increasing employment in Shamakhi and surrounding districts.
The complex has facilities to accommodate 9,000 head of cattle—3,200 dairy cows, 3,000 beef cattle, and 2,800 calves. Currently, it houses cattle of Holstein-Friesian, Limousin, Aberdeen Angus, and other breeds.
Equipped with the latest technologies and managed using artificial intelligence tools, this complex is one of the largest livestock enterprises in the Caucasus region and the CIS area.
This is the first livestock complex in our country to utilize alternative and green energy.
With the aim of training highly qualified personnel, the complex will also operate a Training and Education Center, where the application of cutting-edge global technologies will be taught.
The enterprise features the largest carousel milking systems in Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus, as well as parallel milking systems. Each milking point is equipped with an online milk quality analyzer. An advanced system for rapid milk cooling from 32 to 4 degrees Celsius has been established, along with a Reproductive Center that operates based on the world's latest genetic material, ensuring an increase in milk production volume.
There is an innovative herd management system for early diagnosis of diseases among the animals and their prompt treatment. A special weighing system is used for real-time monitoring of herd development, efficient feed management, and electronic weight calculation.
For animal identification, health status registration, and determining the exact timing of insemination, electronic AfiCollar collars are used.
The complex also operates a feed center equipped with innovative and specialized stationary equipment. Additionally, a slaughter point has been established, fitted with innovative systems and featuring a Dry Age chamber.
More than 200 residents of Shamakhi and surrounding districts are employed at the enterprise. The complex also includes a residential building for workers coming from other districts and foreign specialists.
Subsequently, the head of state met with the employees of the enterprise.
Speaking at the meeting, President Ilham Aliyev said:
- Congratulations. We are creating hundreds of jobs and excellent conditions. This enterprise is of great importance for the development of agriculture both in the Shamakhi district and in our country as a whole. This is the largest meat and dairy farm not only in Azerbaijan but also in the South Caucasus. Currently, we are working to reduce import volumes. We must fully provide ourselves with meat, milk, and dairy products. We are close to this goal, but we have not yet achieved it. The launch of such farms will ensure the achievement of this goal, and in the future, we will even be able to export meat and dairy products.
Of course, the working conditions here are excellent. I can particularly note that this complex is one of the most modern in the field of agriculture and agricultural product processing. Technologies from leading companies are applied here. A business approach of the highest global level is implemented here. I want to emphasize again that this enterprise will be of great importance for increasing employment in the Shamakhi district.
You are also well aware that large-scale works are currently underway in the Shamakhi district. Shamakhi has become one of the tourist centers of our country. Many modern recreation areas, hotels, catering facilities, cultural, and educational objects have been created. The Shamakhi-Baku highway also meets the most modern standards. Now, new opportunities for transport communication have emerged, both with Baku and with the western and northwestern regions of the country. A new Shamakhi-Ismayilli-Gabala highway is currently under construction. The bridge being built there is the largest in our country. We will probably commission it next year. Issues of transport connectivity within the country are being resolved. We must do everything to ensure that our citizens live better, have jobs, and a decent standard of living.
The opening of such an enterprise during these festive days undoubtedly holds great symbolic significance. During these days, we celebrated both the Ramadan holiday and Novruz Bayram, and a very warm atmosphere and wonderful mood prevail throughout the country. The main reason for this is the development of our country, the fact that we live as a victorious nation and look to the future with great optimism.
Once again, I sincerely congratulate you and wish you success.
Employees of the institution: Thank you very much.
It should be noted that the commissioning of such a modern complex primarily contributes to the development of livestock farming, which is one of the key sectors of agriculture, and to ensuring food security. The implementation of this project also plays a significant role in enhancing the agricultural potential of the region as a whole. The use of modern technologies in such farms allows for increased productivity, maintaining animals in healthy conditions, and reducing production costs. The commissioning of this complex will also have a positive impact on increasing the export potential of our country.
