BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 7
By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend:
The growth of production in Turkmenistan’s agro-industrial sector amounted to 3.8 percent from January through May 2021, Trend reports with reference to the State News Agency of Turkmenistan.
The growth of production in the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan was 3.9 percent, State Committee of Water Economy - 2.3 percent, the Turkmen atlary State Association - 3.8 percent.
The plan for the development of investments aimed at the construction of facilities was exceeded by 27.1 percent.
The growth of production volumes in the agro-industrial sector of Turkmenistan amounted to 4.1 percent, compared to the same period last year from January through April 2021.
The growth of production volumes in the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection was 4.2 percent, State Committee of Water Economy - 2.4 percent, the Turkmen atlary State Association - 4.3 percent.
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 agro-ecological characteristics of the country's regions.
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