ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 9. Farmers in the Lebap region, located in the east of Turkmenistan, produced more than 1,800 tons of greenhouse vegetable and garden products from January through March this year, Trend reports.
According to official data, during the specified period, the growth rate of greenhouse vegetable and garden products amounted to 7.4 percent compared to the first three months of last year.
At the same time, in the Lebap region, lemon production totaled 36.3 tons in the first quarter of this year.
Meanwhile, in recent years, Turkmenistan has been actively focusing on greenhouse development and increasing the production of high-quality vegetables and fruits.
Government-supported projects aim to improve greenhouse farming technology, implement modern irrigation and climate control systems, and provide small farmers with access to necessary equipment and training.
This allows Turkmenistan to produce more high-quality fresh items to meet domestic demand and enhance exports, strengthening the agricultural sector and the economy.