BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 15
By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend:
Some 591,242 tons of wheat have been harvested in Turkmenistan for today, which is 42.23 percent of the planned amount, Trend reports with reference to the State News Agency of Turkmenistan.
Also, 2,111 units of combine harvesters are involved in wheat harvesting around the clock.
It is planned to collect 1.4 million tons of grain from 690,000 hectares of land in 2021. Thus, in the Akhal region, it is planned to collect – 400,000 tons, Mary – 345,000 tons, Lebap – 310,000 tons, Dashoguz – 265,000 tons and Balkan-80,000 tons.
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 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.
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