According to the statement, Agriculture-PPI (2015=100) increased by 1.43% compared to previous month, increased by 5.43% compared to December of the previous year, increased by 8.11% compared to same month of the previous year and increased by 8.12% compared to twelve months averages, in August 2020.

Monthly changes with respect to previous month by main groups, goods and services currently consumed in agriculture index increased by 1.39% and goods and services contributing to agricultural investment index increased by 1.66%. The goods and services currently consumed in agricultural index increased by 7.50% and goods and services contributing to agricultural investment index increased by 11.92% compared to same month of the previous year.

The highest annual decrease was realized 7.63% in veterinary expenses subgroup

The other subgroup that indicated a decrease was plant protection and pesticides with 2.12% amongst the subgroups. On the other hand, maintenance of materials with 21.82%, animal feeding stuffs with 10.37% and other goods and services with 9.73% were the subgroups where high annual increases realized.

The lowest monthly increase was 0.05% in seeds and planting stock subgroup

In August 2020, the other subgroups that indicated a low increase were plant protection and pesticides with 0.58%, other goods and services with 0.95%.

On the other hand, maintenance of materials with 4.01%, veterinary expenses with 3.61%, and maintenance of buildings with 2.58% were the subgroups where high monthly increases realized. (ILKHA)