Agricultural prices continue to rise

The supply prices of agricultural products was up by 21.6 percent in June 2008, compared to June 2007. The prices of plant product were up by 20.5 percent, while those of animal products were up by 22.9 percent. According to KSH data, the costs of agricultural production were up by 23.3 percent in the second quarter of 2008, compered to the same period in 2007. Grain prices were up by 34.7 per cent in June, compered to June 2007, while the price of potato was down by 10.8 percent. The price of vegetables was up by 13.5 percent in the same period. Fruit prices were down by 1.7 percent. Livestock intended for slaughter was 26.1 percent more expensive, while the price of animal products was up by 17.7 percent in June 2008.