One of the important prerequisites for the development of modern agriculture is the implementation of high-tech solutions. - Mkhtiar Hayrapetyan
31-07-2026 14:14 Armenia Press release
From July 26 to August 1, within the framework of the Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026 held in Sevan, the Sevan AgriTech Summit took place, where the Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia, Mikayel Hayrapetyan, delivered the opening speech.
The Minister noted that AgriTech unites two sectors considered a priority for the Government of the Republic of Armenia: agriculture and advanced technologies, the effective combination of which is a crucial prerequisite for the development of modern agriculture.
In his speech, Mikayel Hayrapetyan emphasized that today agriculture can no longer be imagined without big data processing, artificial intelligence (AI), image analysis, and the application of space technologies. According to him, these advanced technologies provide the opportunity to manage agricultural processes more efficiently, increase productivity, optimize the use of natural resources, reduce costs, and respond timely to emerging challenges in the sector, ensuring sustainable and competitive development of agriculture.
The Minister mentioned that one of the policies of the Government of the Republic of Armenia is to encourage scientific research and experimental development (R&D) with the aim of becoming a unique hub for R&D technologies in the region and promoting innovation. He emphasized that the Government is consistently investing in the development of human capital and the formation of infrastructure so that the knowledge and technological solutions created in Armenia serve both the local economy and are exported to international markets.
Addressing the infrastructure of the AI sector, the Minister stressed that high-performance computing resources are also a crucial prerequisite for creating new digital solutions in agriculture. In this context, he highlighted the collaboration between the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia and Firebird AI, noting that the AI facility located in Hrazdan will provide significant computing power that will also serve the development of agricultural innovations.
Referring to the programs aimed at the development of space technologies, the Minister noted that back in 2022, Armenia acquired its first Earth remote sensing satellite, and now the Government has initiated the process of acquiring two more new remote sensing satellites.
According to him, the new satellites will provide the agricultural sector with operational and high-precision data, which will allow for timely assessment of the current state of land plots, make informed predictions, and manage potential risks more effectively. The Minister emphasized that this is not limited to just obtaining satellite images; it also includes the establishment of a complete system for their rapid processing, analysis, and practical application. In Minister Hayrapetyan's assessment, this approach will contribute to data-driven decision-making, increase the efficiency of agriculture, and strengthen Armenia's competitiveness and technological self-sufficiency in the sector.
Mikayel Hayrapetyan also highlighted the importance of implementing automated systems in agriculture, emphasizing the imperative of developing the robotics sector, which can ensure the automation of tasks in agriculture, increase yield, and reduce costs. According to the Minister, they will help care for the land and crops more precisely, saving time and resources.
Summarizing his speech, Mikayel Hayrapetyan emphasized that the current priority is the coordination of efforts between the state and the private sector and the acceleration of processes so that innovative solutions are implemented in the agricultural sector as quickly as possible.
Ministry of High-Tech Industry
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