BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 24
By Ilkin Seyfaddini - Trend:
Uzbekistan will allocate $212 million to support the activities of cooperatives and clusters in the horticultural sector, Trend reports citing the press service of the president.
The issue was pointed out by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a video conference devoted to economic reforms in agriculture.
President Mirziyoyev instructed to create 3,000 hectares of intensive gardens and plantations by the end of 2021, distribute 1-1.5 hectares of land among the population and provide employment for 2,500 families.
According to the president, cooperatives and clusters should become the main driver in providing the domestic market with inexpensive fruits and vegetables by introducing a 'from field to consumer' system.
The president pointed out the need to develop projects aimed at increasing profits by expanding the opportunities for processing, storage and exporting products.
"The regions of Uzbekistan will specialize in procurement of certain agricultural products. For example, in Jizzakh region it is planned to develop about 120,000 hectares of land, plant orchards and vineyards, start growing oil crops in the next three years," the message said.
Similar experience will be gradually introduced in all regions. It is planned to establish cultivation of no more than three or four export-oriented and highly profitable types of products in each district.
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