On February 24th, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting with the participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahallyev and the hyakims (governors) of the velayats (regions), during which issues related to the progress of work in the agricultural complex and regions of the country were discussed.  

The first to speak was the hyakim of the Akhal velayat, T. Nurmyradov, who reported on the pace of agricultural campaigns in the region.

As reported, these days seasonal care for wheat is being carried out in the fields.

In order to prepare the areas for cotton sowing and obtain a rich harvest, land leveling and planning are being carried out.

Along with this, measures are being taken at cotton ginning enterprises to prepare and properly store high-quality seeds of this valuable crop.

In the velayat, the necessary steps are being taken to carry out the spring sowing of potatoes and vegetable and melon crops within the established time frames, according to agrotechnical standards.

In addition, the hyakim reported on the progress of construction of social, cultural, and industrial facilities planned for opening this year as part of the Program for Socio-Economic Development of the Country for 2022–2028 and the National Rural Program.

Summarizing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov focused on the importance of timely and high-quality implementation of agrotechnical measures in the fields, in particular, wheat care and preparation for cotton sowing, and gave the hyakim relevant instructions in this regard.

The head of state also emphasized the need for successful implementation of the tasks outlined in the country's socio-economic development programs and instructed the hyakim to keep the current work in this direction under control.

Then, the hyakim of the Balkan velayat, H. Ashyrmyradov, reported on the ongoing agricultural campaigns in the region.

As reported, seasonal care is being carried out for fields sown with wheat.

Along with this, measures are being taken to prepare areas for cotton sowing and high-quality seeds that correspond to the soil and climatic conditions of the region.

At the same time, the selection of potato seeds and other vegetable and melon crops for the sowing season is being carried out, as well as measures to complete this campaign within the established time frames.

In addition, the hyakim reported on the state of affairs at the construction sites of facilities planned for commissioning this year in accordance with the Program for Socio-Economic Development of the Country for 2022–2028 and the National Rural Program.

After hearing the report, the head of state noted that carrying out current agricultural work in accordance with agrotechnical standards is an important requirement of the day and, in this regard, addressed specific instructions to the hyakim.

The President of the country also ordered to keep under control the quality and timing of the work planned for this year within the framework of the country's socio-economic development programs.

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

As reported, currently, in the fields sown with wheat, fertilization with mineral fertilizers and irrigation continue in accordance with agrotechnical standards.

Along with this, preparations are underway for cotton sowing, in particular, land leveling and planning, flushing irrigation, as well as high-quality seeds adapted to the soil and climatic conditions of the region.

Based on the tasks set by the President of Turkmenistan to provide the population with potatoes and fruit and vegetable products produced in the country, the necessary measures are being taken to prepare areas and seeds of other fruit and vegetable crops for the sowing season.

The hyakim also reported on the progress of construction of social, cultural, and industrial facilities in the velayat within the framework of the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for Socio-Economic Development of the Country for 2022–2028 and the National Rural Program.  

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov focused on the importance of the ongoing seasonal agricultural work and, in this regard, instructed the hyakim to ensure wheat care and preparation for spring sowing in accordance with agrotechnical standards.

The head of state also ordered to keep in sight the high-quality and timely implementation of measures planned for this year in the velayat within the framework of the Program for Socio-Economic Development of the Country for 2022–2028 and the National Rural Program.

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

It was reported that currently, seasonal agricultural work is being carried out in accordance with the tasks set by the President of Turkmenistan for the integrated development of the industry.

Within the framework of this work, fertilization with mineral fertilizers and irrigation are carried out in areas sown with wheat.

In the territories allocated for cotton sowing, land leveling and planning, flushing irrigation, as well as the preparation of high-quality seeds of this crop for producers are carried out.

Along with this, the necessary measures are being taken to complete the sowing of potatoes and onions within the established time frames.

The head of the regional administration also reported on the pace of construction of social and industrial facilities scheduled for commissioning this year under the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for Socio-Economic Development of the Country for 2022–2028 and the National Rural Program.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the need for an integrated approach to the ongoing seasonal agricultural work, giving the hyakim a number of specific instructions in this regard.

The head of state also emphasized the importance of the tasks stipulated in the country's socio-economic development programs and instructed the hyakim to monitor the high-quality and timely implementation of activities in this direction.

Then, the hyakim of the Mary velayat, B. Orazov, reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural work.

As reported, these days, care is being carried out in the fields sown with wheat in accordance with agrotechnical standards, in particular, fertilization with mineral fertilizers and irrigation.

As part of the preparation for cotton sowing, land leveling and planning are being carried out in the agricultural lands of the region, as well as the selection of seeds adapted to the soil and climatic conditions of the velayat.

Along with this, the necessary measures are being taken for the timely and high-quality implementation of spring sowing of potatoes and other fruit and vegetable crops, including the preparation of seeds and areas.

In addition, the hyakim reported on the pace of construction of social, cultural, and industrial facilities, the commissioning of which is planned for this year under the Program for Socio-Economic Development of the Country for 2022–2028 and the National Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the transformation of social and living conditions of the population of villages, settlements, etrap cities and etrap centers for the period up to 2028.  

Summarizing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that strict adherence to agrotechnical standards is the main condition for obtaining high yields of agricultural crops and gave the hyakim a number of specific instructions in this regard.

The head of state also instructed the hyakim to keep under control the quality and timing of the construction of various facilities, the commissioning of which is planned for this year under the country's socio-economic development programs.

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

It was reported that in order to obtain a rich wheat harvest this year and create an abundance of grain products, care is being taken for the crops of this crop in the velayat fields in compliance with agrotechnical requirements.

Along with this, in the areas allocated in the velayats for cotton sowing, land leveling and planning, and irrigation are carried out.

For the organized start of sowing, the necessary measures are being taken to select and store high-quality cotton seeds at cotton ginning enterprises.

Guided by the tasks set to increase the production of fruit and vegetable products and strengthen food abundance in the country, relevant work continues in the regions to prepare seeds and areas for sowing potatoes and other crops for the sowing season.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that carrying out agricultural measures in accordance with agrotechnical standards contributes to obtaining rich harvests of agricultural crops. At the same time, natural resources, such as land and water, should be used effectively, said the head of state, instructing the vice-premier to ensure control over work in this direction.

Then, the President of the country, addressing the participants of the working meeting, focused on the preparation for cotton sowing, instructing to keep in sight the work on land leveling and planning and related flushing irrigation of fields in the velayats, and to take all measures to provide cotton growers with high-quality seeds before the start of the sowing campaign.

Along with this, the President of Turkmenistan gave relevant instructions to ensure wheat care in the fields of the regions in accordance with agrotechnical standards, preparation of seeds and areas for spring sowing of potatoes and other crops, acceleration of its pace, as well as to carry out timely settlements for the work performed between cotton and wheat producers and service institutions in the regions.

The head of state ordered to take the necessary measures for the timely and high-quality implementation of work planned for this year in the velayats under the Program for Socio-Economic Development of the Country for 2022–2028 and the National Rural Program.

At the end of the working meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished its participants good health, family well-being and great success in their work.