2024–2028 Programme for the Development of Sheep and Goat Breeding

BENEFICIARIES

The purpose of the program is to promote the acquisition (import) of high-value sheep and goats with state support, encourage the formation of highly productive herds, improve the breeding and productive characteristics of domestic breeds, as well as increase the production and export volumes of products derived from sheep and goat farming.

Within the framework of the program, 50% of the cost of imported pedigree animals purchased by each beneficiary will be reimbursed for a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 1,000 animals, but not more than 450,000 AMD per imported pedigree animal. For each pedigree animal purchased within the Republic, 50% of the cost will be reimbursed, up to a maximum of 300,000 AMD per animal.

https://www.arlis.am/hy/acts/225065

CONTENT

The programme aims to promote the acquisition (including import) of high-value sheep and goats with state support; to encourage the formation of highly productive herds; to improve the genetic and productive characteristics of native breeds; and to increase both production and export volumes of products derived from sheep and goat breeding. Under the programme, 50% of the cost of a minimum of 5 heads and a maximum of 300 heads of pedigree animals imported from abroad by each beneficiary will be reimbursed, but not more than AMD 450,000 per head, and 50% of AMD 300,000 for each pedigree animal purchased within the republic.

https://www.arlis.am/hy/acts/225874

LIMITATIONS

Each beneficiary may participate in the programme only once, except in cases where, through no fault of their own, more than 50% of the animals under their care perish due to accidents (fire, lightning, electric shock), natural disasters (earthquake, flood), or predator attacks, upon submission of supporting documentation verifying the incident.