According to the statement, agriculture-PPI (2015=100) increased by 0.13% compared to previous month, increased by 1.71% compared to December of the previous year, increased by 7.66% compared to same month of the previous year and increased by 12.32% compared to twelve month averages, in March 2020.

Monthly changes with respect to previous month by main groups, goods and services currently consumed in agriculture index increased by 0.04% and goods and services contributing to agricultural investment index increased by 0.65%.The goods and services currently consumed in agricultural index increased by 7.30% and goods and services contributing to agricultural investment index increased by 9.96% compared to same month of the previous year.

The highest annual decrease was realized 6.29% in veterinary expenses subgroup

The other subgroup that indicated a decrease was plant protection and pesticides with 2.24%. On the other hand, other goods and services with 10.82, seeds and planting stock with 11.98 and materials with 11.25% subgroups where high annual increases realized.

The highest monthly decrease was 6.15% in energy; lubricants subgroup

The other subgroup that indicated high monthly decrease was seeds and planting stock with 0.72% compared to previous month. In March 2020, materials with 0.65%, maintenance of materials with 2.36%, and fertilizer and soil improvers with 2.74% were the subgroups where high monthly increases realized. (ILKHA)