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Area for growing crops increased in Turkmenistan

Business Materials 1 March 2021 13:56 (UTC +04:00)
Area for growing crops increased in Turkmenistan

BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 1

By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend:

The area for growing crops has increased by 35 hectares in Turkmenistan this year, Trend reports with reference to Turkmenistan: Golden Age electronic newspaper.

More than 150 greenhouses with a total area of 1,375 hectares are being built in the agricultural regions of Turkmenistan.

More than 100 greenhouses with a total area of more than 350 are currently functioning.

The increase in the area of greenhouse farms and the expansion of the range of products produced in greenhouses will contribute to the increase in export potential, the overall development of agriculture in Turkmenistan, the report says.

In general, greenhouse farms have begun to play an important role in maintaining food security in Turkmenistan. Greenhouse farms provide the population with fresh vegetable products all year round, create permanent jobs.

As reported, the state provides targeted support for the development of the agricultural sector in Turkmenistan. In particular, the entire production infrastructure of the agro-industrial sector is being re-equipped and modernized, the chemical industry is developing, and modern tractors, combines, and other equipment are being purchased.

The country has created special agricultural land funds for growing agricultural products from arable land. Thus, land plots for up to 99 years are allocated from these funds for use by joint-stock companies, farmers, other legal entities, and citizens of Turkmenistan.

Also, state purchase prices for wheat and cotton have been increased since 2019.

In addition, farmers, agricultural joint-stock companies and research institutes, farmers, private entrepreneurs, and other agricultural producers can take advantage of preferential bank loans, including for the purchase of special equipment.

At preferential prices, farmers receive mineral fertilizers, high-quality seeds, and chemical plant protection products.

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.

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