Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting with the participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahallyyev and khyakims of the velayats. Issues related to the progress of work in the country’s agricultural sector and the implementation of the National Rural Program were submitted for consideration.

The first floor was given to the khyakim of Ahal velayat S. Soltanmyradov, who reported on the pace of seasonal agricultural campaigns.

As noted, at present, the necessary measures are being taken on the agricultural lands of the region to harvest cotton without losses, use agricultural machinery at full capacity and ensure uninterrupted transportation of raw materials to receiving points and cotton ginning plants.

The sowing of wheat is nearing completion in the region. Vegetation irrigation is carried out on the sown areas to obtain seedlings, and care for the seedlings is carried out in accordance with agrotechnical requirements. In order to organize the nationwide tree planting campaign, work is currently underway to prepare seedlings and areas.

Along with this, the necessary measures are being taken to ensure the smooth operation of heating systems at social and housing facilities in the region.

The khyakim also reported on preparations for the celebrations on the occasion of the Harvest Festival, as well as on the pace of construction of social and industrial infrastructure facilities scheduled for commissioning this year in accordance with the National Rural Program.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted the importance of organizing seasonal agricultural work, in particular, cotton harvesting and wheat sowing, giving specific instructions to the khyakim in this regard.

At the same time, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov ordered to monitor the timing and quality of construction of social and industrial facilities within the framework of the National Rural Program, scheduled for opening in the velayat this year.

Then, the khyakim of Balkan velayat, H. Ashyrmyradov, reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural work.

As noted, all measures are being taken to harvest cotton to the last boll, while agricultural machinery is being used effectively and at full capacity. Uninterrupted reception of raw materials by specialized enterprises is ensured.

Wheat sowing continues in the velayat, everything necessary is being done to conduct this important season at a high level. Vegetation irrigation is being carried out on the sown areas.

In accordance with the tasks set by the President of Turkmenistan to turn the country into a blooming oasis, preparations are underway in the region for a nationwide tree planting campaign.

Along with this, appropriate measures are being taken to ensure the proper functioning of heating systems in educational and public organizations, cultural institutions, administrative buildings, and dwelling-houses.

In addition, the khyakim reported on the organization of festive events on the occasion of the Harvest Festival, as well as on the progress of construction of social and industrial facilities within the framework of the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the socio-economic development of the country in 2022-2028 and the National Rural Program, scheduled for opening this year.

After hearing the report, the President of Turkmenistan emphasized the need to harvest the cotton grown by the hard work of farmers without losses and to sow wheat in a high-quality manner within the agrotechnical timeframe, giving specific commissions to the khyakim.

The head of state also ordered to keep under constant control the implementation of the work planned for the current year within the framework of the country’s socio-economic development programs.

The working meeting continued with a report by the khyakim of Dashoguz velayat D. Babayev on the progress of seasonal work in the agricultural sector.

As noted, cotton harvesting continues in the region, agricultural machinery is operating at full capacity, and the harvested crop is being delivered to receiving points without interruption.

In the velayat, wheat sowing has entered its final stage, and uniform shoots have been obtained in the sown fields.

Along with this, appropriate measures are being taken to reap a rich rice harvest.

Also, the velayat is preparing for an organized nationwide greening campaign.

It was informed on the measures being taken to ensure the reliable operation of heating systems at social and housing facilities in the region.

In addition, the khyakim reported on preparations for the celebrations on the occasion of the annually celebrated Harvest Festival, as well as on the progress of construction of social and industrial facilities scheduled for opening this year in accordance with the National Rural Program.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted the importance of harvesting cotton without losses and completing the wheat sowing within the agrotechnical deadlines, giving specific instructions to the khyakim in this regard.

The President of Turkmenistan also ordered to ensure high-quality and timely construction of various facilities within the framework of the National Rural Program, scheduled for commissioning in the velayat this year.

Then, the khyakim of Lebap velayat M. Annanepesov reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns.

As noted, work continues on harvesting cotton to the last boll, and the necessary measures are being taken to ensure its uninterrupted transportation to collection points.

The sowing of wheat has entered its final stage, and work is being carried out in accordance with agrotechnical standards in the sown areas to obtain uniform shoots.

Along with this, measures are being taken to harvest rice without losses and ensure its uninterrupted reception at warehouses.

The region is preparing for an organized nationwide tree planting campaign.

The head of the regional administration also reported on measures to ensure the proper functioning of heating systems in educational and cultural institutions, public institutions and residential buildings. It was also informed on the preparations for the celebrations on the occasion of the Harvest Festival, on the state of affairs at the new construction sites of social and industrial infrastructure planned for opening this year in accordance with the National Rural Program.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov drew attention to the importance of the current seasonal agricultural work, instructing the khyakim in this regard to ensure the harvesting of cotton without losses and the sowing of wheat within the agrotechnical timeframes.

The head of state also ordered to keep under constant control the quality and timing of the work planned for this year in the velayat within the framework of the National Rural Program.

Then, the khyakim of Mary velayat B. Orazov reported on the progress of the seasonal agricultural campaigns.

As reported, the cotton harvest continues according to schedule, at the same time, everything necessary is being done to ensure the uninterrupted reception of raw materials by specialized enterprises and points, the effective operation of combines, transport and units.

Measures are being taken to complete the sowing of wheat within the agronomic timeframe and to obtain uniform shoots.

The harvest of sugar beets continues, the incoming harvest is received without delay and properly stored on site.

In addition, preparations are underway for the nationwide greening campaign.

The stable operation of heating systems in educational, administrative, public institutions and residential buildings is maintained.

The head of the regional administration informed about the preparations for the Harvest Festival, as well as about the state of affairs at new social and industrial infrastructure facilities scheduled for commissioning this year in accordance with the National Rural Program.

Summarizing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov ordered to take measures to harvest cotton without losses and complete the sowing of wheat within the established agronomic timeframes.

Separate instructions concerned quality control and construction deadlines for facilities scheduled to open this year in accordance with the National Rural Program.

Then Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahallyyev reported on the pace of seasonal agricultural campaigns in the country.

As noted, the collection of raw cotton is being optimized. The harvest taken from the fields is promptly delivered to collection points and cotton ginning enterprises due to the effective use of specialized equipment and transport.

At the same time, the laying of the wheat harvest for the coming year continues: as part of post-sowing care, appropriate irrigation is carried out.

Rice is being harvested in Dashoguz and Lebap velayats, and sugar beet – in Mary region.

Having listened to the information presented and focusing on the current seasonal campaigns in the agricultural sector, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov ordered to keep their organized and high-quality implementation under control.

Then, addressing the participants of the working meeting, the head of state noted that the optimal completion of the sowing campaign will allow for a rich grain harvest. In this regard, it was instructed to monitor the sowing process in accordance with agricultural technology standards.

At the same time, it was ordered to keep the cotton harvesting campaign under constant control, ensure high functionality of agricultural machinery, enterprises and collection points, make timely payments to producers and service institutions for the work done in the context of this year’s cotton harvest, as well as next year’s wheat.

In addition, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov ordered to take all measures to fully collect the rice harvest in Dashoguz and Lebap velayats, as well as sugar beet in Mary region. It was also instructed to comprehensively prepare for the nationwide greening campaign.

Separate assignments concerned control over the organization of celebrations dedicated to the upcoming Harvest Festival in honor of field workers.

Focusing on the onset of cold weather, the head of state instructed to ensure the uninterrupted operation of heating systems in educational, cultural institutions, administrative, public buildings and residential buildings, as well as to optimally complete the work planned for the current year in accordance with the Program for the Socio-Economic Development of the Country in 2022-2028 and the National Rural Program.

Concluding the working meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished its participants good health, family well-being and great success in their work.