BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 11
By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend:
The Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan collected fruit and vegetables from January through May 2021 86.7 percent more than in the same period of 2020, Trend reports with reference to the union.
Meanwhile it is planned to collect more than 150,000 tons of various agricultural products during the spring season of 2021, in particular, - 59,566 tons of vegetables (potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, beets, etc.), and 44,593 tons of berries and grapes.
It is also planned to collect 63,867 tons of cereals and legumes, including corn, soy, barley, etc.
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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