On February 3, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has held video conference meeting on development of agricultural complex with participation of some Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, heads of relative ministry and profile departments as well as directors of profile universities.
Opening the session, during which the outcomes of work of agricultural complex in the last year have been reviewed, the head of the state highlighted that agricultural complex is one of the main branches of national economy. The government invests big resources to the agriculture and despite this fact, there are many deficiencies and unused capabilities in agrarian sector, the President of the country highlighted.
First, Minister of Agriculture and Natural Protection M. Bayramdurdiyev has reported on measures undertaken for development of the industry and further strengthening of equipment and facility base.
It was mentioned that the production plan of the Ministry has been executed by 113.7 percent, including the plan for cotton fiber production, which has been fulfilled by 103.2 percent, vegetable oil, sugar and flour – by 100 percent, bread and bakery – by 151.4 percent, meat products – by 102.2 percent, milk and diary products by 102.1 percent.
Relative work is carried out together with regional administrations, private producers and specialists of profile scientific and research facilities for use and lease of pastures as well as on increment of pedigree livestock and enhancement of its productivity.
Having expressed discontent with results of work in agricultural complex, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov focused that support of rapid rates of agricultural development is one of priority objectives.
The government would continue supporting the industry for increment of volume of agricultural production and full satisfaction of the population demand in food products, the leader of the nation continued and addressed the Minister with relative assignments.
Further, Chairman of the State Water Management Committee G. Bayjanov has reported on program activity for development of the industry, strengthening of its equipment and facility base and improvement of water supply.
It was mentioned that the production plan of the State Water Management Committee has been executed by 104.5 percent, the plan of subcontracting works by 114.7 percent in 2020. At present time, works for construction of new and expansion of volumes of existing water reserves are carried out in the regions.
Targeted activities are carried out under the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for social and economic development of the country in 2019 – 2025 for rational use of water resources, making of additional water reserves, prevention of soil salinity and improvement of soil condition.
Having expressed discontent with the situation in water management sphere, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted that careful protection and use of water resources are the main aspects of the government policy, which is directly related to the solution of objectives of development of agricultural complex and environment protection.
The head of the state highlighted the importance of effective use of procured equipment for execution of set works, in particular, the objectives for provision of water to the fields in required volume, having addressed the head of the sphere with relative instructions.
Further, General Director of the State Association Türkmen atlary A. Berdiyev has report on work made in 2020.
The work aimed at further popularization of ahalteke horses is carried out in the country. Modern equestrian complexes, which meets modern requirements, have been built and put into operation for development of national horse breeding industry.
Training of qualified specialists is ongoing at the same time, scientific and research institutes provided with advanced equipment, which is required for scientific study of horse breeding, are opened. Living conditions of personnel of the industry are improved.
The work for the growth of the livestock of elite horse and provision of proper care is carried out in equestrian complexes and stables under the authority of the Association. Forage crops are cultivated at the fields belonging to the State Association for provision of horses with necessary foods stock.
Having listened to the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted that ahalteke horses, which recognized as a model of true beauty and perfection, have become the main symbol of rapid development of Turkmen state in the epoch of might and happiness.
Having expressed his discontent with work for development of equestrian sphere and low efficiency of measures taken for breeding and improvement of pedigree characteristics of legendary horses, the President of the country gave number of certain instructions for improvement of scientific and selection work to the head of the State Association Türkmen atlary.
Relative assignments have been given for further improvement of equipment and facility base of the State Association Türkmen atlary, improvement of pedigree breeding, provision of horses with necessary forage.
All of these has to be organized on scientific basis with participation of personnel of scientific center of ahalteke horse breeding, the leader of the nation said, having given instruction to the Director of Turkmen Agricultrual University D. Myradov on active involvement of the scientists of veterinary department to this work.
It is one of the important goals to improve the horses with such special features, the leader of the nation said. It is planned to build modern facilities for this.
Thus, International Equestrian Higher Education Institute with training grounds, arenas and stables as well as Equestrian Scientific and Production Center are built in new administrative center of Ahal Region, which is known as a historical birth place of glorious ahalteke horses.
Toghether with International Equestrian Center located nearby, these facilities will forma up the entire system, which in its turn, will allow bringing the industry to new world level.
The leader of the nation has made special mention that at present time, ahalteke horses have about 20 colors, which of which strikes with its beauty. This is related to special genetics of the horses. For further improvement of this activity, the President of the country has noted the importance of development of the plan of training and methodological, scientific and research works.
Head of the state Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has noted that several types of equestrian competitions like racing, show jumping, equestrian marathon are common at present time as well as there is a horse pace school under Galkynysh national equestrian game group.
Speaking of this, the President of the country has ordered to continue working for expansion of similar competitions, which are to demonstrate sport skills of ahalateke horses and to find the best representatives of this breed.
The head of the state has also given relative instructions for comprehensive preparation to National Turkmen Horse Day, which would be held in Mary Region this year.
During the session, Governor of Ahal Region Ya. Gurbanov has reported on the situation in the region, seasonal agricultural works in the fields including comprehensive preparation to spring sowing of cotton, potato, onion and other crops.
Further, Governor of Balkan Region T. Atahalliyev has reported on work carried out in agricultural sector, measures taken for care of the winter crops, ploughing and leveling of the fields, preparation of seeds, agricultural equipment and vehicles to sowing campaign.
Governor of Dashoguz Region N. Nazarmyradov has reported on the outcomes of works made in 2020 and plan of the activities for this year.
The working session has been continued with the report of head of Lebap Region Sh. Amangeldiyev who informed leader of the nation Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on technical and economic indicators achieved last year and on plan of coming works for this year.
Ploughing, leveling and wash-off irrigation are carried out in the fields allocated for cotton this year. Agricultural equipment, which would be used in the sowing campaign, has been maintained and prepared for the season. Relative works are carried out for preparation of high-quality seeds for the campaign.
In addition, it was informed that works for sowing of potato, other vegetable and cucurbitaceous crops in planned agricultural period as well as for increment of livestock and improvement of productivity of animals are carried out according to the orders of the head of the state.
Further, Governor of Mary Region D. Annaberdiyev has reported on the results of accomplished works and plans to be implemented this year.
It was mentioned that irrigation and mineral and organic fertilization of the fields are carried out according to agricultural standards.
Having listened to the reports of the heads of the regions, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov focused on preparation of agricultural and other equipment. Fields allocated for sowing of crops as well as on timely completion of agricultural works including the ploughing and leveling of the fields.
The head of the state has ordered scientific departments of Dashoguz region to arrange relative works for breeding of crop species which meet soil and climate conditions of the region.
Having focused on the issues related to the Aral Sea problem, the leader of the nation noted that prevention of its negative impact is one of the utmost objectives. This problem goes beyond the Central Asia borders and interstate collaboration and active cooperation with international organizations, especially with the UN, are established.
Having noted the necessity to hold under control continuation of scientific and practical works for the Aral Sea issue, the President of the country gave specific instructions on this subject to relative officials who participated in the session.
The head of the state highlighted the importance of preparation of plows used during the sowing according to the soil density. In this regard, focusing on the necessity of scientific foundations of specialists of profile universities in this field, the leader of the nation gave specific assignments to the directors of the universities.
During the session, the President of Turkmenistan has expressed discontent with work of the directors of Turkmen Agricultural Univesity D. Myradov and Turkmen Agricultural Institute A. Gapurov.
Head of the state Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has said that improvement of contribution made by the scientists of the country to agricultural complex is among important objectives.
The President of the country has made special mention that it is necessary to introduce innovative methods, advanced scientific and technical achievements and the best world practice in order to turn national agricultural complex into high profitable industry.
Targeted work has to be carried out for improvement of fertility of agricultural lands of the country, protection of environment, improvement of seed production and selection work, rational use of land and water resources.
Specialists and scientists have to make considerable input in this direction by efficient use of scientifically based methods, the head of the state said, having given number of instructions.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers E. Orazgeldiyev has reported to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the outcomes of work of the branches under his supervision in 2020 as well as on the reforms in agricultural complex and seasonal field works in the regions.
In general the plan of production, works and services of the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Protection has been executed by 113.7 percent, the plan of the State Water Management Committee by 104.5 percent, the plan of the State Association Türkmen atlary by 106.1 percent.
The works for establishment of special agricultural land funds, from which land plots are given to private producers, are carried out.
Having listened to the report and focused on importance of strict realization of the state programs, the head of the state highlighted that acceleration of rates of works in this direction is the main objectives at current stage.
Having expressed discontent with achieved indicators in the sphere, the leader of the nation has requested to enforce the control of the reforms in this sphere and provide steadfast transit of agricultural complex to innovative way of development.
Special attention has to be paid to introduction of scientific achievements allowing increasing land fertility to the production as well as to timely completion of agricultural works for care of agricultural crops, leader of the nation Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted and gave relative assignments in this regard.
Addressing Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers G. Mushikov, the head of the state has highlighted the importance of permanent control of stable economic condition of this sphere and addressed the vice-premier with number of certain instructions.
Summing up the session, the President of Turkmenistan has highlighted that all participants have to work hard this year to improve the activity of agricultural complex.
It is necessary to introduce digital systems, latest scientific achievements and advanced technologies to the production, to increase the efficiency of work organization at production facilities of agricultural complex, which is also related to the heads of higher educational institutes, to attract foreign investments in order to use the potential of the industry in full.
Head of the state Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has ordered vice-premier E. Orazgeldiyev to make regular analysis of financial and economic condition of facilities and organizations of agricultural complex, production and agricultural works. At the same time, uninterrupted work of food industry facilities, facilities for processing of agricultural production have to be provided.
Having analyzed the structure of expenses of facilities and organizations of agricultural complex, it is necessary to eliminate unnecessary expenses, to hold strict control of steadfast measures for reduction of the cost of production and works, the leader of the nation said.
Relative instructions have been given to the vice – premier for organization of procurement of agricultural equipment, vehicles and units by private sector and farming associations.
It was also noted that it is necessary to provide stable management of pastures in all regions according to the Law of Turkmenistan on Pastures, to take measures for their rational use and protection, improvement of ecological, economic and resource capabilities.
Having requested to increase the volumes of production of wheat, potato and other agricultural crops in the country by procurement of selected seeds from foreign countries, leader of the nation Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that in future, this procurement has to be reduced.
The head of the state has pointed out that it is necessary to improve the provision of equestrian farms with forage and other production, to arrange production of forage by the facilities and organizations of the complex.
The President of the country has addressed number of instructions related to rational and efficient use of agricultural fields and pastures, improvement of crops productivity and development of seed production, implementation of international practice and development of methodological manuals in this sphere to the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Protection.
Due to the situation in the world economy, it is necessary to expand the variety and increase volumes of production of food items demanded by the population, leader of the nation Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said.
It was also highlighted that it is necessary to hold rational and efficient use of agricultural equipment procured by the government for foreign currency on beneficial terms under strict control.
The President of Turkmenistan has ordered to provide the procurement of imported goods, raw materials, chemicals and consumables, spare parts used in food and agricultural production on optimal prices, which cannot exceed the prices for the same production in the neighboring region, to establish cooperation with producers of commodities, which are required in national agricultural complex.
Having highlighted the importance of strict control of targeted and efficient use of land resources for making agricultural production, the head of the state gave instructions to accelerate the work for establishment of unified system of the State Land Cadaster until the end of the year by implementation of modern equipment, software and training of relative specialists.
Leader of the nation Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave relative instructions regarding increment of the livestock in the country, making of reliable forage base of livestock farming industry and construction of new barns of sheep.
The President of Turkmenistan has reprimanded the Minister of Agriculture and Natural Protection M. Bayramdurdiyev for unsatisfactory performance of his duties, deficiencies admitted in his work and has given him last warning to correct admitted deficiencies as soon as possible.
The head of the state has addressed number of directions to Chairman of the State Water Management Committee G. Bayjanov. It was mentioned that it is necessary to introduce latest technologies of using big water lines, water reserves and lakes following international practice. Drip, rain and other water saving methods of irrigation have to be used widely.
Procurement of imported goods, equipment, spare parts and consumables have to be made on optimal prices, which has not to be higher than in other countries in the region, leader of the nation Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted again, having noted the relevance of establishment direct relations with producers of equipment required for the industry.
The President of the country has pointed out that it is necessary to provide rational and efficient use of agricultural equipment, which is bought by the government for foreign currency on beneficial terms, to improve soil condition of the fields, to take measures for combating the salinity of soil, to accelerate the rates of works for cleaning drainage collectors.
Using water resources rationally, it is necessary to improve water supply to the settlements and agricultural complex, the head of the state highlighted.
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has reprimanded Chairman of the State Water Management Committee G. Bayjanov for improper fulfilment of his duties and deficiencies admitted in his work.
Having highlighted that it is necessary to pay special attention to the development of horse breeding in the country and to restore ancient traditions, the head of the state has requested General Director of the State Association Türkmen atlary A. Berdiyev to make analysis and prepare proposals on increment of income of equestrian complexes and use of their additional capabilities.
It is necessary to improve forage base for the needs of equestrian farms, to save the government resources by production of forage by own resources of the farms, the leader of the nation said, having requested to take necessary measures for breeding of horses and their adaptation to natural conditions.
Specific instructions have been given on further successful implementation of integrated changes in agricultural complex to the heads of the regions. President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted that it is necessary to find true land owners and to introduce advanced practice to the production for receiving high yields of agricultural complex.
It is necessary to prepare to spring sowing of cotton and to carry out ploughing and leveling of the fields properly and on time, to repair and prepare agricultural equipment and seeding material.
In addition, the head of the state has requested to carry out spring sowing of potato, onion and other vegetable crops on high level and in set agricultural periods, to increase the volumes of production of agricultural crops for full provision of the population with this production.
It is necessary to work on collection of water in water reserves, its efficient use as well as on cleaning of irrigation and drainage collectors, to introduce modern water saving methods to the production, leader of the nation Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said.
The President of Turkmenistan has noted that production capacities of some facilities of agricultural complex have not been used to full capacity.
For example, production capacity of milling facilities has been used by 52.4 percent, cotton ginning facilities by 64 percent, facilities producing bakery by 67.6 percent, oil production facilities by 29.1 percent.
Comparing with 2019, the production of flour, vegetable oil, meat, eggs and growth rates of sheep livestock have been reduced.
In this regard, head of the state Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave certain instructions to Vice-premier E. Orazgeldiyev and other heads of agricultural complex. It was highlighted that it is necessary to increase the efficiency of agricultural complex, to provide the development of poultry farming, meat and dairy production, food and other sections of agricultural complex.
It is necessary to take measures and make conditions for increment of production capacities of food, livestock, meat and dairy branches of agricultural complex.
Comparing with 2019, the import of poultry meat to the country has been increased by 6.9 percent, eggs by 85.8 percent, vegetable oil by 93.2 percent.
In this regard as well as due to the current situation in the world economy, it is necessary to increase the volumes of production of food in the country, to work on creation of food abundance in local market, leader of the nation Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said.
The head of the state has ordered to prepare proposals and take all measures for reduction of expenses by introduction of effective management methods and innovative technologies to agricultural sector.
It was also noted that it is necessary to make necessary work for efficient and targeted use of pastures and agricultural fields, based on positive world practice, it is necessary to work on improvement of production of agricultural crops and development of seeding production. It is necessary to finish preparation the Land Cadaster and methodological guidelines for production of various agricultural crops.
Number of certain instructions have been given regarding organization of procurement of agricultural equipment and spare parts by private sector and farming associations, implementation of technologies for use of big collectors, water reserves and lakes taking into account international practice, full accounting of existing water reserves.
Addressing the heads of profile universities, leader of the nation Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has specified scientific provision of success of major reforms in agrarian sector and training of qualified talented young specialists for provision of food abundance in the country as their priority objectives.
During the session, the President of Turkmenistan has reprimanded Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers E. Orazgeldiyev for improper fulfilment of his duties and deficiencies admitted in his work.
The head of the state has requested Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers G. Mushikov to make regular analysis of financial and economic situation of agricultural complex and to prepare proposals on improvement of its financial provision, to hold under control settlement of the payments on credits and loans between the branches.
The instructions to study in details the use of capacities of facilities and organizations of agricultural complex and causes of reduction of the growth rate, to analyze the structure of expenses and to take measures for the payments for use of water, land, pastures have been made on timely basis and full volume have been given.
