In the first quarter of 2025, the growth rate of agricultural production in Turkmenistan reached 124.2% compared to the same period last year. This was reported by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Tangryguly Atahallyev during a briefing on the results of work in the country’s agricultural sector, TDH reports.
According to the vice premier, the highest growth rates were recorded by the Ministry of Agriculture at 147.7%, the State Concern "Türkmenpagta" at 140.1%, and the State Committee for Water Management at 132.5%. The investment development plan for the agricultural sector was fulfilled at a level of 262.9%.
Currently, seasonal agricultural campaigns are underway in the country, including the application of mineral fertilizers and irrigation of wheat crops. Necessary measures are also being taken to ensure cotton planting is carried out within the prescribed agro-technical deadlines and at a high-quality level.
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdymukhamedov, summarizing the report, emphasized the need for continuous attention to increasing the volume and improving the quality of agricultural production. The head of state instructed the vice premier to continue efforts toward the rational use of water resources, the implementation of water-saving technologies, and the improvement of land reclamation conditions.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
April 7, 2025