Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting with the participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atakhalliyev and khyakims of the velayats to consider issues related to the state of affairs in the agricultural sector and regions of the country.
The first to speak was the khyakim of the Akhal velayat S. Soltanmyradov, who reported on the pace of seasonal agricultural work.
As reported, these days, wheat is being cared for in the fields of the velayat in accordance with agro-technical standards.
Harrowing and ridge-making of lands are being carried out to prepare areas for sowing cotton.
At the same time, high-quality cotton seeds adapted to the soil and climatic conditions of the region, as well as equipment and units that will be used in spring campaigns are being prepared for agricultural producers.
At the same time, measures are being taken to select the necessary seed material and plan the land for the upcoming planting of potatoes and vegetable and melon crops.
Along with these works, measures are being taken to improve the melioration condition of the land, clean the irrigation and drainage systems.
The khyakim also reported on the progress of the 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 need for an integrated approach to the high-level implementation of the ongoing seasonal agro-technical measures, in particular, wheat care and field preparation for sowing, giving the khyakim a number of specific instructions.
The President of Turkmenistan also instructed to monitor the timely and proper implementation of the work planned for the current year within the framework of the country’s socio-economic development programs.
Then, the khyakim of the Balkan velayat H. Ashyrmyradov reported on the progress of agricultural campaigns in the region.
As reported, wheat fields are being tended in accordance with agricultural standards.
They are also preparing areas for cotton sowing, preparing high-quality seeds for agricultural producers, and bringing equipment and units into proper operational condition for the spring season.
The velayat is taking the necessary measures to prepare land and seed material for the season of planting potatoes and other vegetable and melon crops.
Also, in order to rationally and efficiently use water resources, appropriate work is being carried out to ensure normal water flow in rivers and irrigation canals in the region.
In addition, the khyakim reported on the progress of construction of social and industrial facilities planned for commissioning in the velayat this year.
After hearing the report, the head of state Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted the need to pay special attention to increasing the efficiency of seasonal agricultural activities and gave the khyakim relevant instructions.
The President of Turkmenistan also instructed the head of the regional administration to monitor the quality of construction work at various sites scheduled for opening this year. Then, the khyakim of the Dashoguz velayat D.Babayev reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural work in the region.
As reported, in order to prepare for the upcoming cotton sowing, harrowing, land surveying and flushing irrigation are currently being carried out.
At the same time, the necessary measures are being taken to provide agricultural producers with high-quality cotton seeds, as well as to bring equipment and units into proper operating condition for use in spring campaigns.
In addition, the velayat is taking appropriate steps to prepare fields and selected seed material for planting potatoes and vegetable and melon crops in the upcoming season.
In order to improve the melioration condition of agricultural lands in the region and ensure normal water flow, work is currently underway to clean irrigation canals and collector systems.
The khyakim also reported on the progress of construction of various facilities, the commissioning of which is planned for the territory of the velayat this year in accordance with the country’s socio-economic development programs. Summarizing the report, the President of Turkmenistan noted that compliance with agro-technical requirements is an important condition for increasing the efficiency of agricultural work and in this regard addressed specific instructions to the khyakim.
In addition, the head of state emphasized the importance of successfully implementing the tasks outlined in the country’s socio-economic development programs and instructed the khyakim to monitor the work being carried out in the region in this direction.
Then, the khyakim of the Lebap velayat M. Annanepesov reported on the pace of seasonal agricultural campaigns.
As reported, work on the fields sown with wheat continues in accordance with agro-technical standards, which will allow for a high yield.
In turn, harrowing, surveying and flushing irrigation are carried out on the plots allocated for cotton.
Everything necessary is also being done to supply producers with high-quality seeds and prepare agricultural machinery for sowing cotton in the spring. At the same time, land planning for early varieties of potatoes and vegetables and melons is being carried out, and selected seed material is being prepared.
As part of the preparation for the spring sowing campaign, areas around agricultural lands, irrigation and drainage systems are being cleared.
It was also reported on the dynamics of the construction of social and industrial infrastructure facilities scheduled for opening this year in accordance with the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the socio-economic development of the country in 2022-2028 and the National Rural Program.
Summarizing the report and emphasizing the priority of caring for wheat and preparing areas for the spring sowing campaign, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed specific instructions to the head of the regional administration.
Separate instructions concerned compliance with the quality and deadlines for the work defined by the National Rural Program for the current year.
Then, the khyakim of the Mary velayat B. Orazov reported on the progress of seasonal campaigns in the agricultural sector.
As reported, in order to achieve the objectives of obtaining a high yield, scheduled maintenance is being carried out in the wheat fields.
Along with this, harrowing and ridge raking continue in the designated areas to prepare for sowing cotton.
High-quality seeds are being prepared for the upcoming campaign, equipment and units are being brought into proper operational condition.
At the same time, land plots for potatoes and other vegetable and melon crops are being planned, and seed material is being prepared.
In order to improve the supply of water to the fields and ensure its stable flow, rivers and irrigation canals are being cleaned in the velayat.
The head of the regional administration also reported on the state of affairs at new construction sites scheduled for opening this year in accordance with the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the socio-economic development of the country in 2022-2028 and the National Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the transformation of social and living conditions of the population of villages, towns, etrap cities and etrap centers for the period up to 2028.
Having heard the information and noting the importance of agricultural technology standards as a factor in obtaining high yields of agricultural crops and sustainable development of agriculture, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov ordered to ensure their compliance when caring for wheat and preparing land for sowing.
The head of state also instructed to monitor the quality of construction of facilities scheduled for commissioning this year in accordance with the National Rural Program.
Then Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atakhalliyev made a report on the dynamics of seasonal agricultural campaigns in the country.
As reported, work on the fields sown with wheat is carried out in accordance with agro-technical requirements, which is designed to ensure a high grain yield and fully provide the population with it.
As part of the preparation for the spring sowing of cotton, harrowing, ridge-making, surveying and flushing irrigation continue in the designated areas.
At the same time, everything necessary is being done to supply farmers with high-quality seeds and bring agricultural machinery into proper operating condition.
In light of the upcoming season, land planning for potatoes and other vegetable and melon crops is also being carried out at the local level, and seed material is being prepared.
Summarizing the report and emphasizing the need for an integrated approach to the implementation of current agricultural work in accordance with agricultural technology standards, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov ordered that they be kept under control.
Then, addressing the participants of the working meeting, the head of state again focused on seasonal agricultural campaigns. In this regard, it was instructed to maintain constant control over harrowing, land surveying, ridge raking and flushing irrigation of cotton fields, provide producers with high-quality seeds before sowing and bring equipment and units into proper operational condition, as well as continue caring for wheat crops in accordance with agricultural technology requirements.
Separate orders concerned the proper procurement of seed material and planning of areas for planting potatoes and vegetable and melon crops in the spring, timely payments to cotton and grain producers and service companies.
At the same time, it was instructed to take appropriate measures to maintain a stable water flow in rivers and irrigation canals at the local level, and to constantly monitor the progress of construction of social and industrial infrastructure facilities scheduled for opening this year.
Concluding the working meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished its participants good health, family well-being and great success in their work.