Tajikistan produced in 2022 gross agricultural output worth 49.3 billion somoni ($4.8 billion), which is 8% more than in 2021. Including crop production worth 33.9 billion somoni were produced, livestock - 15.4 billion somoni, the Ministry of Agriculture of the country announced, reports Ritmeurasia.org.
To the greatest extent, the indicators increased in the catch of fish, in the production of chicken eggs, in the collection of fruits and grapes, in the production of chicken meat, grain.
Accordingly, the increase in agricultural production contributed to the growth of food production by 32% and the increase in production in other sub-sectors of the light and food industries - by 7.3%.
The success of Tajik farmers contributes to the food security of the country, which is extremely important in a situation where a number of regions of the world are facing the threat of hunger.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
January 30, 2023