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Turkmenistan considering possibility of growing pistachios

Business Materials 24 November 2020 12:38 (UTC +04:00)
Turkmenistan considering possibility of growing pistachios

BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 24

By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend:

Turkmenistan is considering the possibility of growing pistachios and almonds in the Central Karakum desert, Trend reports with reference to Turkmenportal information portal.

The water from collector and drainage systems is used for irrigation of pistachios and almonds.

At the same time, pistachio forests are characteristic of the Badhyz State Nature Reserve. Small groups of these trees can also be found in the foothills of the Kopetdag and Koitendag mountains.

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.

The development of agriculture is carried out on a scientific basis. Various types of agricultural crops are grown taking into account the agroecological 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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