Within the framework of a visit to Agjabadi, President Ilham Aliyev has attended the opening of the Atena dairy enterprise in the Agabayli village.
The head of state was informed that the Atena dairy enterprise built by Atropatena company is clear evidence of state support for private enterprise development in Azerbaijan. The enterprise occupies a total area of 22 hectares, while the area under construction is 1.2 hectares. The enterprise premises have been landscaped, amenity planting carried out, a modern lighting system and surveillance cameras installed. The enterprise is expected to produce 7.6 tons and process 90,000 tons of milk a year. The enterprise currently employs 100 people.
President Ilham Aliyev commissioned the enterprise.
During familiarization with the enterprise, the head of state was informed that the latest European equipment was installed at the Atena dairy enterprise. Initially the enterprise is expected to produce dairy products of 42 types, while in the future the assortment will be expanded to 100 product types.
While the President was reviewing the enterprise’s control room, he was informed that the process of milk processing was fully computerized and operated from a single center. Specialists monitor the process by means of a computer.
Every product type, such as milk, Caucasian milk, curds, cheese, etc. is produced in special conditions and packaged in line with hygienic requirements. Packages are also produced at the enterprise. In order to supply the enterprise with primary products, 21 milk reception stations have been set up in Agjabadi and adjoining districts. This will give an impetus to the development of farms and family businesses available in the district.
While reviewing a local laboratory, President Ilham Aliyev was informed that the entire process of milk processing at the enterprise was tested by top-quality laboratory equipment. This process is repeated several times.
It was indicated that the state had provided a low-interest loan of 5 million manats for the construction of the Atena dairy and animal production unit. At present, work is under way on establishing an animal production unit in line with instructions of the President in order to supply the enterprise with raw materials. The implementation of this project will result in the provision of 115 more people with jobs.
The head of state then watched the final stage of the production process, the process of producing packaging containers and reviewed the refrigeration chamber.
After examining the operation of the enterprise, President Ilham Aliyev issued relevant instructions and recommendations.
