Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, March 22. Turkmenistan
is fully preparing for the crucial cotton planting season, which is
set to begin across the country on March 26, Trend reports.
This was declared at the Cabinet of Ministers meeting, where
Deputy Prime Minister Tangriguli Atahalliyev reported on the state
of the agro-industrial complex and activities of the region.
”Fertilization and irrigation works are underway in wheat
fields, spring sowing of other crops is underway, and potatoes and
vegetables are under constant care. At the same time, active
preparations for the cotton planting season are underway in the
regions, including inspection and repair of agricultural machinery
to be used during the campaign and preparation of high-quality
seeds.
Regional workshops with the participation of experienced
farmers, specialists, scientists, and mechanics will be organized
to ensure a high cotton harvest,” the report noted.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov announced the start of the
cotton planting season on March 26 across all regions of the
country and called on respected elders to officially kick off the
upcoming campaign, wishing success to all those working in
agriculture.
The start of the cotton planting season is one of the key events
in Turkmenistan’s agricultural calendar, impacting the country’s
food security and export potential. The government traditionally
places significant focus on this campaign.