Today, President of Turkmenistan 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 velayats, to consider progress of work within the country’s agricultural sector.

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

It was noted that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the complete harvest of the cotton crop, down to the very last boll.

At the same time, wheat sowing continues in the velayat, with agricultural machinery operating at full capacity, and in areas where the wheat has already sprouted, irrigation is being carried out.

Furthermore, fields planted with potatoes, fruits, vegetables, and other crops are receiving ongoing care, while the harvesting of these crops and the delivery of produce to the population continue.

Additionally, special attention was paid to the uninterrupted operation of heating systems. A report was presented on measures taken to ensure that residential buildings, enterprises, educational institutions, kindergartens, and social-cultural facilities in the velayat are adequately heated.

Information was also shared regarding preparations for an upcoming nationwide tree-planting campaign, aimed at transforming the country into a blossoming garden, preserving its beautiful natural environment, and establishing forested areas, as well as preparations for the festivities marking the Harvest Festival.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that the primary requirement at present is the organized and high-quality execution of seasonal agricultural activities, in this regard, entrusting with specific tasks concerning the harvesting of the entire cotton crop, down to the very last boll, and the timely completion of wheat sowing.

The head of state also emphasized the importance of proper preparation for the nationwide tree-planting campaign and the successful fulfillment of the objectives set out in the National Rural Program, providing a series of directives to the head of the regional administration.

Subsequently, R. Jumayev, the hyakim of Balkan velayat, reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural activities in the velayat.

It was noted that, currently, necessary measures are being taken to harvest the cotton crop without losses and to accelerate the pace of the harvest.

At the same time, efforts are underway to complete wheat sowing within the optimal agro-technical timeframes. In areas where the wheat has already sprouted, vegetative irrigation is being carried out.

In line with the President’s directives to consistently increase the production volume of fruits and vegetables, the region is simultaneously tending to winter potato crops and other agricultural produce, while also harvesting the current yield.

Furthermore, the region is taking the necessary steps to ensure the uninterrupted operation of heating systems in educational, socio-cultural, and administrative facilities, as well as in residential buildings.

Information was also presented regarding preparations for the nationwide tree-planting campaign and the Harvest Festival in the region.

Following the report, the President underscored the necessity of taking appropriate measures to ensure the cotton crop is harvested without losses and that wheat sowing is completed on schedule and to a high standard; he issued a number of specific assignments to the hyakim in this regard.

Furthermore, the head of state issued instructions to ensure proper preparations for a nationwide tree-planting campaign scheduled for November 7, and to oversee the construction projects currently underway in the velayat.

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

It was noted that necessary measures are being taken to harvest the cotton crop without losses, to utilize agricultural machinery at full capacity, and to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of the harvested crop to collection points.

At the same time, the sowing of winter wheat is proceeding efficiently and within a short timeframe. Seedlings have already emerged in the sown areas.

The region is also engaged in the harvesting of rice, vegetables, melons, and other crops.

Additionally, measures are being taken to ensure the proper functioning of heating systems in social and cultural facilities, as well as in residential buildings.

It was also reported about preparations for holding a national tree planting campaign and a Harvest Festival at a high organizational level, glorifying the fertile Turkmen land.

After hearing the report, the President of Turkmenistan gave specific instructions to the hyakim regarding harvesting the cotton harvest without losses, increasing the pace of the harvesting campaign, as well as completing the sowing of wheat in accordance with agro-technical requirements and in the shortest possible time.

The head of state ordered to ensure proper preparation for the organized holding of a nationwide tree planting campaign and keep under constant control the high-quality and timely completion of construction work at various facilities planned for commissioning this year in the velayat as part of the country’s socio-economic development programs.

Then, the hyakim of Lebap velayat H. Ashyrmyradov reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns in the region.

As noted, appropriate measures are currently being taken to harvesting the cotton crop grown by the painstaking labor of dayhans to the last boll and hand it over to the harman of the Fatherland. Agricultural machinery and equipment are effectively used during the harvest season.

In addition, wheat sowing continues, and moisture-recharging irrigation is carried out on sown areas in accordance with agro-technical standards.

Guided by the instructions of the President of Turkmenistan to further strengthen food abundance in the country, work is underway in the region to harvest rice, melons and other agricultural crops.

It was also reported on the efforts made to ensure the proper functioning of heating systems in educational institutions, cultural institutions, public organizations and residential buildings of the velayat, as well as on the progress of preparations for the nationwide tree planting campaign and the Harvest Festival.

After hearing the report, the head of state noted the importance of high-quality and organized implementation of current agro-technical activities and in this regard, instructed the hyakim to take the necessary measures to harvest the cotton crop without losses and complete the sowing of wheat within the agro-technical time frame.

In addition, the President of the country ordered to ensure proper preparation for the nationwide tree planting campaign, as well as to keep under constant control the quality of construction work at various facilities planned for commissioning in the velayat this year.

Then the hyakim of Mary velayat B. Orazgylyjov reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns in the region.

As noted, the necessary measures are being taken to collect the grown cotton crop without loss and to use agricultural machinery at full capacity during the harvest.

In addition, wheat sowing continues for next year’s harvest. In the sown areas, moisture-recharging irrigation is carried out in a timely manner, and seedlings are obtained. Preparations are underway for the sugar beet harvest.

Efforts are being made on the agricultural lands of the velayat to harvest the grown crops of vegetables, melons and other agricultural crops and provide them to the population.

Currently, uninterrupted functioning of heating systems is ensured in socio-cultural and public buildings, as well as in residential buildings.

In addition, in accordance with the set tasks of turning the country into a blooming garden, the hyakim reported on preparations for the organized holding of a nationwide tree planting campaign and the Harvest Festival in the velayat.

Having heard the report, the head of state focused on the importance of the seasonal agricultural work currently being carried out and in this regard, instructed the hyakim to take the necessary measures for the high-quality implementation of agro-technical activities on the agricultural lands of the velayat, in particular, the cotton harvesting campaign and sowing of wheat.

The President of Turkmenistan ordered to ensure proper preparation for the organized holding of a nationwide tree planting campaign and to keep under control the quality implementation of the work planned for this year in accordance with the country’s socio-economic development programs.

Next, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahallyev reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns in the country.

As noted, measures are currently being taken to harvest the entire cotton crop, down to the very last boll, ensure its uninterrupted delivery to collection points, and facilitate its processing at cotton-ginning enterprises.

Concurrently, work is underway to lay the foundation for next year’s wheat harvest. On fields already sown, moisture-recharging irrigation is being carried out in accordance with agro-technical standards, while crop care has begun in areas where seedlings have emerged.

In line with the objectives set to further strengthen food abundance in the country, the harvesting of food crops and their distribution to the population continue across the velayats.

Rice harvesting is currently underway in Dashoguz and Lebap velayats, while preparations for the sugar beet harvest are beginning in Mary velayat.

Summarizing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov highlighted the significant role of the agricultural sector in the national economy, and therefore, assigned the Deputy Prime Minister to maintain constant oversight of the seasonal activities currently taking place on the country’s farmlands, specifically, ensuring the cotton harvest proceeds without losses, that wheat sowing is completed within the designated agro-technical timeframes, and that preparations for the nationwide tree-planting campaign and the Harvest Festival, widely celebrated in our Homeland, are carried out at a high organizational level.

Addressing the participants of the working meeting, the head of state emphasized that the country’s agricultural sector is currently in a critical period: the cotton harvest and the wheat-sowing campaign. In this regard, measures aimed at the high-quality and organized execution of these agro-technical activities are of particular importance.

Highlighting the approach of the winter season, the head of state issued relevant instructions to ensure the proper functioning of heating systems in educational institutions, socio-cultural and administrative buildings, and residential homes across the velayats.

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