BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 22
By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend:
Rice harvesting has started in the Lebap region of Turkmenistan, Trend reports with reference to "Turkmenistan: Zolotoy Vek" (Turkmenistan: Golden Age) newspaper.
Rice in the Lebap region is sown on 10,200 hectares of land where wheat was previously harvested. So, according to the plan, 47,400 tons of rice will be collected in the region.
The Nukus-2 rice variety, which is adapted to local soil and climatic conditions, is mainly grown in the region.
Reportedly, agriculture in Turkmenistan is developing rapidly. It is one of the most important sectors of the country's economy. The main types of crops grown on the territory of Turkmenistan are wheat, cotton, rice, sugar beet, fodder, vegetable, and fruits.
The development of agriculture is carried out on a scientific basis. Various types of crops are grown taking into account the agro-ecological characteristics of the country's regions.
Special attention is paid to increasing the volume of products in Turkmenistan. As a result, in recent years, the country has increased the production of vegetables and fruit and berries and enlarged the area of perennial plants, vineyards, and greenhouses.
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