BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 22. Kyrgyzstan’s
total sowing area is set to reach 1.250 million ha in 2025, which
is an increase of 3,300 ha compared to the previous year, Trend reports via the
Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing
Industry.
Therefore, the country’s unused arable land will decrease by
3,300 ha, down to 35,700 hectares. Unused agricultural land
amounted to 43,000 thousand hectares in 2023 and 39,000 hectares in
2024.
The Ministry also highlighted that, during the spring fieldwork
season, farmers are encouraged to plant high-yielding crops and
fruit varieties.
Moreover, 42,200 tons of diesel fuel and 12, 000 tons of
gasoline will be required for the spring fieldwork. The Ministry
noted that there are no issues with the supply of fuel at this
time. According to the Association of Oil Traders, there is a
sufficient stock of diesel and gasoline at oil depots and gas
stations across the country.
The State Material Reserves Fund will also provide farmers with
up to 10,000 tons of diesel fuel at a discounted price of 65 soms
($0.74) per liter.