A photo contest on the theme "Agriculture in Azerbaijan"

A joint collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Agrarian Insurance Fund and the Azerbaijan Photographers Union announces a photo contest on the theme "Agriculture in Azerbaijan."

The contest will run from June 18 to September 30, and authors of photographs related to rural life, agriculture, and the agrarian sector from all regions of the country are welcome to participate. The contest accepts photographs reflecting the activities of farmers, their daily lives, the processes of planting and harvesting, as well as images of farm animals, crops, and agricultural machinery.

The main purpose of the photo contest is to draw public attention to the regions of our country, the agricultural sector, and the lives and activities of the hardworking people employed there, to increase the prestige of agrarian professions, and to stimulate creativity and social activity among the population.

Anyone can participate in the photo contest, regardless of age, education, or profession. Photos taken with cameras, smartphones, or drones will be accepted for the contest.

Those wishing to participate must send their photographs in accordance with the terms to the email address musabiqe@outlook.com, specifying the author's first name, last name, patronymic, city of residence, and contact number.

The entries submitted to the contest will be evaluated by a jury, and the winners will be announced.

Terms and Conditions of the "Agriculture in Azerbaijan" Photo Contest:

• Contest Dates: 18.06.2026 - 30.09.2026

• Photos must be in black-and-white or color JPEG (JPG) format, with the long side measuring 1500 pixels.

• Each participant can submit a maximum of 5 photos, and only 2 photos submitted by a single participant can be selected as winners.

• The file name of the photo must include the author's first name, last name, and the title of the photo.

• Placing an author's signature or a logo on the photos is strictly prohibited.

• No additional modifications should be made to the photos using photo editing software and AI (only adjustments such as color balance, contrast, etc., are allowed).

• The original high-resolution versions of the winning photos will be requested from the authors.

• Photos taken with cameras, smartphones, or drones can be submitted.

• Obtaining the consent of individuals depicted in the photographs is the sole responsibility of the photographer.

Participants of the Contest:

• All citizens of Azerbaijan, regardless of age, education, or profession, can participate in the contest (excluding members of the jury).

Awards and Prizes:

The authors of the photographs awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will receive cash prizes and diplomas of the respective degree:

• 1st Place – 500 AZN

• 2nd Place – 300 AZN

• 3rd Place – 200 AZN

Additionally, the authors of the 5 best photos to be displayed at the exhibition will receive a prize of 100 AZN, and the authors of the 30 best photos will receive 30 AZN.

Each participant will be presented with a "Certificate of Participation." The prize-winning works become the property of the organizer.

An exhibition featuring the photographs submitted to the contest is planned to be held.

For any questions regarding participation in the "Agriculture in Azerbaijan" photo contest, you can contact the organizers at: +994 51 526 87 28