Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting via a digital system, attended by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahallyyev and the hyakims of the country’s velayats to consider the progress of operations within the agricultural sector and across the nation’s regions.

The floor was first given to T. Nurmyradov, the hyakim of Ahal velayat, who reported on the status of ongoing seasonal field campaigns in the region.

It was reported that the cotton harvest is currently underway to last boll. The harvested crop is being transported without interruption to collection points and cotton-ginning facilities.

In areas sown with wheat, the necessary agro-technical care is being provided, specifically, irrigation to support the germination and growth of the crops.

At the same time, work is being carried out to tend to autumn potatoes, vegetables, melons, and other food crops, alongside the harvesting of these yields.

Furthermore, a report was presented on the construction of social, cultural, and industrial facilities scheduled for commissioning in the velayat this year, in line with the country’s socio-economic development programs.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed the hyakim to ensure strict oversight of the cotton harvest to prevent losses and to accelerate the pace of the harvesting campaign, and meeting of deadlines for the completion of wheat sowing and proper care for fields where the wheat has already sprouted.

The head of state also directed that the construction of various facilities, slated for completion and commissioning in the velayat this year, be kept under constant supervision.

The floor was then given to the hyakim of Balkan velayat, R. Jumayev.

First and foremost, the head of the regional administration shared the welcome news that the region’s diligent farmers had successfully fulfilled their contractual obligations for cotton production, delivering a bountiful harvest of “white gold” to the nation’s granaries. On behalf of the residents of the velayat, it was expressed sincere gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan and Hero-Arkadag for their support and for the created conditions and opportunities.

Then, the hyakim reported on the progress of ongoing seasonal agricultural activities in the velayat.

It was noted that the sowing of wheat is currently in its final stages. Irrigation is being carried out on the sown areas to ensure germination and plant growth, while in fields where shoots have already appeared, the crops are being tended to and treated with mineral fertilizers.

In line with the objectives set for the consistent increase in the production of vegetables and melons across the country, work is underway in the velayat to tend to autumn-sown crops and to harvest the produce.

Furthermore, the hyakim provided an update on the status of construction sites for social, cultural, and industrial facilities scheduled to be commissioned this year.

Having heard the report, the President of Turkmenistan wholeheartedly congratulated the cotton growers and agricultural workers of Balkan velayat on their labor achievement – the successful fulfillment of their contractual obligations to deliver cotton to the state, and wished them further success. Emphasizing the importance of tending to wheat crops in strict accordance with agro-technical standards, the head of state instructed that the execution of these tasks be kept under constant supervision.

Instructions were also issued to ensure high-quality construction of facilities scheduled to open in the velayat this year as part of the country’s socio-economic development programs.

Subsequently, the hyakim of Dashoguz velayat, D. Babayev, reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns in the region.

It was reported that necessary measures are currently being taken to harvest the grown cotton without losses. Particular attention is being paid to utilizing agricultural machinery at full capacity and ensuring the uninterrupted transport of the harvested crop to collection points.

Appropriate steps are being taken in the velayat to carry out wheat sowing to a high standard, with the goal of achieving uniform germination.

At the same time, the rice harvest is proceeding in an organized manner.

In line with the objectives set for further strengthening food abundance in the country, efforts are underway across the velayat’s farmlands to harvest autumn vegetables, melons, and other food crops, and to supply these products to retail outlets and marketplaces.

Furthermore, a report was presented on the progress of construction for various facilities scheduled to open in the velayat this year, in line with the country’s socio-economic development programs.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov issued instructions to ensure the entire cotton crop grown in the velayat is harvested, down to the very last boll, without any losses, also directed that the sowing of winter wheat be completed within the optimal agro-technical timeframes and that the care of the sown areas be closely monitored.

The head of state further ordered that all work planned for the region this year, as part of the national socio-economic development programs, be carried out to a high standard and completed on schedule.

Subsequently, the hyakim of Lebap velayat, H. Ashyrmyradov, reported on the seasonal agricultural activities currently underway in the region.

It was reported that the harvesting of the cotton crop continues across the farmland to the last boll. The harvested crop is being transported without interruption to collection points and cotton-ginning enterprises.

In the velayat, the sowing of wheat is nearing completion, and the sown fields are undergoing vegetative irrigation to ensure the crops sprout.

At the same time, work is underway to harvest the rice crop in a timely manner and without losses.

Additionally, necessary measures are being taken to harvest vegetables, melons, and other food crops from the velayat’s farmlands, ensuring that these products reach the markets.

Also, the hyakim provided an update on the status of construction projects, including social, cultural, and industrial facilities, that are scheduled to be commissioned in the velayat this year under the National Rural Program.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed the hyakim to ensure that the cotton crop, cultivated through the dedicated labor of dayhans, is harvested in its entirety, down to the very last boll, without any losses, to carry out wheat sowing in strict accordance with agro-technical requirements, and to keep under control care of areas already.

Furthermore, the head of state gave instructions to ensure high-quality construction and adherence to established deadlines for facilities scheduled to open in the velayat this year.

Subsequently, the hyakim of Mary velayat, B. Orazgylyjov, reported on the progress of current seasonal agricultural activities in the region.

It was reported that efforts are underway across the velayat to harvest the entire cotton crop, ensure its uninterrupted transport to collection points, and provide for its proper storage. Particular attention is being paid to the efficient operation of combine harvesters and other machinery involved in the harvest campaign.

Wheat sowing in the region is nearing completion; the sown fields are undergoing vegetative irrigation to facilitate germination, alongside ongoing crop maintenance.

At the same time, preparations are being made for the harvest of the sugar beet crop.

Currently, necessary measures are being taken across the region’s agricultural lands to harvest vegetables, melons, and other food crops, and to ensure these products reach the markets.

The hyakim also provided an update on the construction of social, cultural, and industrial facilities scheduled to open in the velayat this year, in accordance with the National Rural Program.

Summarizing the report, the head of state noted that harvesting the entire cotton crop in the velayat, down to the very last boll and without any losses, is an urgent priority. He instructed that the pace of these efforts be accelerated and kept under strict supervision. Furthermore, necessary measures must be taken to ensure the timely completion of wheat sowing and the proper care of the sown areas in accordance with agro-technical standards.

In addition, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov gave instructions to ensure the high-quality execution of construction work on facilities scheduled to be commissioned in the velayat this year.

Subsequently, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahallyyev reported on the progress of the seasonal agricultural campaigns currently underway in the country.

As reported, the harvesting of the cotton crop is currently continuing across the velayats, with the objective of collecting every single boll without any losses.

On the country’s wheat-sown lands, care measures are being implemented in line with agro-technical standards, specifically, irrigation to support crop germination and the application of mineral fertilizers.

At the same time, measures are being taken in the velayats to harvest autumn potatoes, vegetables, melons, and other food crops, and to supply these products to the markets.

In Dashoguz and Lebap velayats, the rice harvest is underway, while in Mary velayat, preparations are being made for the start of the sugar beet harvest.

Summarizing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of the agricultural sector to the development of the national economy. In this context, the head of state instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to maintain constant oversight of the efforts across the country to secure abundant agricultural yields. Highlighting the critical nature of current seasonal activities, the President of Turkmenistan ordered strict supervision of the cotton harvest, that every single boll is collected without loss, as well as the timely completion of wheat sowing and proper care for the crops.

Then, addressing the participants of the working meeting, the head of state reiterated the significance of the seasonal tasks currently being carried out. In this regard, instructions were given to ensure strict control over the harvesting of cotton in the velayats, ensuring that every last boll is gathered, as well as the proper care of wheat crops and timely weed control. Furthermore, appropriate measures must be taken to ensure uniform germination by carrying out moisture-recharging irrigation and the first vegetative irrigation in accordance with established schedules.

Furthermore, the President of Turkmenistan emphasized the importance of properly harvesting vegetables, melons, and other agricultural crops grown in the velayats to ensure an uninterrupted supply to domestic markets; harvesting rice in Dashoguz and Lebap velayats without losses; and making thorough preparations for the start of the sugar beet harvest in Mary velayat.

In addition, the head of state instructed that timely payments be made to wheat and cotton producers, as well as to the enterprises and organizations that rendered services for this year’s harvest, and also directed that the construction of social, cultural, and industrial facilities, scheduled for commissioning this year, be kept under strict supervision.

Concluding the working meeting held via a digital system, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the participants good health, family well-being, and success in fulfilling their assigned tasks.