Increment of volumes of various agricultural production, provision of food abundance in the country are important aspects of the government policy. At the same time, potential of agrarian sector is directly connected with objectives of integrated social and economic development of the region, creation of favourable conditions for comfortable life and creative work of rural people.
…Early in the morning, helicopter of the President of the country has landed at the territory of Turkmenistan Farming Association, Bereket etrap, which became the biggest agricultural industry centre of Balkan Velayat in the last several years.
The Head of the State was warmly greeted by the officials who gathered in this place. Turkmen leader have gone to the fields of the farming association where various agricultural crops are cultivated.
Along his way, the President has inspected the condition of Ashgabat – Turkmenbashy road and addressed number of assignments for control of quality of road cover of the highway and timely solution of the issues of its proper operation.
Having come to the field of grain producer Tagandurdy Bayramgulyev, the President expressed his interest in work of the farmer, size of leased land, wheat productivity and capabilities made of the farmers.
Having expressed gratitude to the Head of the State for the interest in his work, T. Bayramguliyev said that being engaged in land farming for 40 years, he leases 17 hectares of land where he cultivates Bereket wheat and plans to receive 40 – 45 tons of grain from each hectares.
Having noted that the government renders all required support providing water, fertilizers and high quality seeds, powerful high productive equipment, the grain producer expressed gratitude for this comprehensive support.
Honest work is a source of abundance, guarantee of wealth and prosperity of each family, the Head of the State said and noted that all conditions for people, who dedicated their life to the farming, would be able to live happily using the outcomes of their work, would continue to be made.
The President has cut the sheaf of ripe full wheat ears and wished rich harvest to the farmer. After, the Head of the State have talked to machine operator Gurbanberdy Tuvakgelov.
Turkmen leader has sat in the cockpit of John Deere crop harvester, which was sitting at the edge of the field, and started the engine, having taken part in the reaping of winter crops. After some time, agricultural equipment operated by the Head of the State has stopped at the edge of the wheat field.
After, the President has looked around new equipment including crop harvesters of the world famous CLAAS and John Deere as well as trailers, sowing machines and fertilizer spreaders, which was delivered to personnel of agricultural sphere. The Head of the State expressed interest in technical specification of the equipment and having sat in cockpit of CLAAS ploughing machine, has checked its production output as well as conditions for the operator.
Having highlighted that the government would always take care of strengthening of equipment and facility base of agricultural complex of the country, procure latest modification equipment from the world’s leading brands, the President of Turkmenistan gave instructions to profile officials for efficient and full utilization of technical fleet.
After, the Head of the State have spoken to the heads of mass media, having given them instructions on popularization of work of farmers, machine operators and drivers. Exhibition of various seeds of cotton and wheat as well as bread and bakery has been expanded in the field.
The Head of the State has wished success to the farmer and machine operator and presented gifts to them. After, the President has approached the girls and women who were cooking various national dishes for the event.
Having expressed gratitude to them, Turkmen leader noted great role of women in protection of national heritage and traditions as well as in the subjects related to modern upbringing of youth and presented gifts to them.
Further, the Head of the State went to camel with baby camel. This animal is very respected by Turkmen people. It was mentioned that camel milk and wool have healing properties.
After, the Head of the State went toward the fields and facilities of Nurly meýdan farmign association. This company has been estabished in 2013. 393 hectares, out of which 343.7 hectares are used for cultivation of forage crops and 50 hectares are allocated for production facilities, were given to the farm in Bereket etrap.
It includes the poultry complex with workshop for chicken meat production with output capacity of 8,000 tons per year. At present time, 5,000 tons of product is delivered every year to shopping network.
It also has a poultry farm with cages for laying hens for 16 million eggs with incubators designated for delivery of 12 million chicken. It also has a forage production plant for birds with annual out capacity of 72,000 tons, livestock complex for 100 tons of meat per year and hothouse where 500,000 roses are grown each year.
The President was welcomed by head of Nurly meýdan Farmign Association Tachmyrat Tuvakov. In the conversationw ith the businessman, the Head of the State has asked about his work, family, production and equipment of the complex.
The businessman expressed gratitude for huge attention paid to the development of private sector, conditions made by the government for efficient work of entrepreneurs, opportunities given for making of various production and use of high productive equipment.
Having stated with delight that entrepreneurs of our country increase their activity in all directions, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted that the government would continue rendering all around support to them.
After, T. Tuvakov told to Turkmen leader about the plans of further expansion of his activity, increment of livestock of cattle and sheep, establishment of reliable forage base of the farm. He has also told to the Head of the State about special features of cultivation of different flowers in the hothouse farm. Qualified specialists are involved in this.
The flowers are grown on scientific base in the flower production complex. Care of each flower species is arranged according with agricultural standards. Practice of developed countries is used efficiently. Selection work is carried out at the same time; special attention is paid to cultivation of beautiful and wonderful flowers adapted to local conditions.
At present time, 50 hectares of the farm are sown with corn. Lucerne is cultivated on almost 50 hectares, soya beans on 24 hectares. Another 222 hectares of land are allocated for wheat, barley and other crops.
Therefore, established forage base allows the entrepreneurs increasing the livestock and volumes of livestock production.
It is planned to build production complex provided with the most modern equipment in future in order to establish the processing of this production. Special attention is paid to provision of ecological safety of food products made in Nurly meýdan Farming Association.
The Head of the State noted that it is necessary to pay attention to quality and ecological condition during cultivation of cultures and their processing. In this aspect, the President has given instruction to relative officials to provide partner’s relations with private structures on international level. The President said that it is important to introduce innovative methods, including irrigation, and to use modern technologies in production.
Having highlighted that the government would continue supporting entrepreneurs, to provide this sector with all necessary, the President wished T. Tuvakov success in his work.
After, the Head of the State has looked around the exhibition of fruit, vegetable and cucurbitaceous crops cultivated in Turkmen land. Agricultural complex of the country is rapidly developed in the last years. Use of the latest technologies, advanced practice, putting of new facilities into operation, attraction of private sector to this sphere made effect of growth of volumes and expansion of variety of import substitutive production, export capabilities and increment of efficiency of agriculture.
The Head of the State gave instructions to profile officials to develop agriculture on scientific base, to improve work of scientific and research institutes, to change work in all structures of the industry according to time requirements.
Work of people who receive satisfaction from their honest work and provide food abundance have to be appreciated deservingly, Turkmen leader said.
Having wished success in work to all, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov left the place of event.
