BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 10
By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend:
Turkmenistan has started sowing potatoes on several thousand hectares of land, Trend reports with reference to the " Turkmenistan: The Golden Age" electronic newspaper.
One of the first to start sowing in the Lebap region of the country. For the spring planting of potatoes in the region, 1,500 hectares of sown area are allocated, with an average of 140 quintals planned to be collected from each of the hectares, which is significantly more than last year.
Also, the country has started sowing potatoes in Akhal and Mary regions, where it is planned to harvest more than 3,000 hectares in late spring.
The state provides targeted support for the development of the agricultural sector in the country. In particular, the entire production infrastructure of the agro-industrial sector is being re-equipped and modernized, the chemical industry is developing, and modern tractors, combines, and other equipment are being purchased.
The country has created special agricultural land funds for growing agricultural products from arable land. Thus, land plots for up to 99 years are allocated from these funds for use by joint-stock companies, farmers, other legal entities and citizens of Turkmenistan.
Also, state purchase prices for wheat and cotton have been increased since 2019.
In addition, farmers, agricultural joint-stock companies and research institutes, farmers, private entrepreneurs and other agricultural producers can take advantage of preferential bank loans, including for the purchase of special equipment.
At preferential prices, farmers receive mineral fertilizers, high-quality seeds and chemical plant protection products.
Reportedly, agriculture in Turkmenistan is developing rapidly. It is one of the most important sectors of the country's economy. The main types of agricultural crops grown on the territory of Turkmenistan are wheat, cotton, rice, sugar beet, fodder, vegetable, and fruits.
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