The President of Turkmenistan inspects the development of agricultural sphere of Dashoguz Velayat

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who is currently on working trip in Dashoguz Velayat, inspected the works at the agricultural fields of the region.

In the morning, Turkmen leader went to the fields under crops of Bossan Farmign Association, S. A. Niyazov etrap. The vehicle of the Head of the State has stopped at the field of grain producer Amanyaz Berdiyev.

Upon arrival, the President was met by the Speaker of the Mejlis, Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, heads of military and law enforcement agency, ministries and departments of the country, mass media and Hyakim of Dashoguz Velayat.

The Head of the State, who pays special attention to the development of agriculture, making of all conditions for prosperous life of rural population together with other branches of the economy, has noted importance of improvement of work in this direction, having focused that these subjects have to be under permanent control.

In the field, the Head of the State expressed in interest in yield produced by grain grower A. Berdiyev and opportunities made for the farmers.

The farmer said that together with his family, he has grown and received generous harvest of Hasylly wheat on the area of 21 hectare. The tenant informed that he has to deliver 37.8 tons of grain according to the pan. Nevertheless, having produced rich yield, the farmer plans to receive 84 tons of wheat. It means that production output of each hectare will be 4 tons.

On behalf of all tenants, A. Berdiyev expressed gratitude to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for actual support provided by the state.

Having highlighted that the government would continue providing support to agricultural producers, the President noted that work of farmers provides the growth of potential of the industry and expansion of its export capabilities together with provision of food abundance.

The Head of the State has also asked about the family of the tenant, work that he does in his farm. A. Berdyaev said that his family is wealthy and he breeds sheep in his farm.

Continuing the conversation, Turkmen leader asked the farmer about the payment for delivered product, work that are planned to be carried out at the fields after the wheat as well as on the profit received from picking of the straw.

A. Berdiyev informed that payment for delivered production is on time. He plans to plant a mung bean at the fields after the wheat and to produce around 2 tons from each hectare. The farmer has also said that he entered into agreement with livestock complex for delivery of the straw.

After, the Head of the State has cut a sheaf of ripe wheat ears and wished rich harvest to the farmer.

Having approached the harvester, the President had a conversation with machine operator Orunbay Gayipov. Experience machine operator said that these harvesters are very convenient in operation and have high production output.

The Head of the State sat in the cockpit of the harvester and started reaping. Other machine operators has also started their equipment and sizes of reaped parts of the fields started increasing.

After some time, powerful agricultural vehicle operated by the President has stopped at the edge of the wheat field. Having left the harvesters, the President of the country looked arudn new equipment received by the farmers.

CLAAS (Germany) and John Deere (USA) equipment, which is also used in the sowing of wheat and cotton, and additional auxiliaries are among delivered machines and mechanisms. Having expressed interest in production output of the equipment, the Head of the State sat at the steering wheel of cotton sowing machine, having checked its operational characteristics.

8-row sowing machine is able to sow the seeds of cotton and to fertilize. Based on special programme, this John Deere machine calculates and sows required number of seeds. Accelerating the growth of important agricultural crop, this technology minimizes the cost of maintenance and saves time.

After, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov looked around the exhibition organized in the place. Various seeds of cotton and wheat as well as bread and bakery made of the flour of new harvest have been presented at the exhibition.

Turkmen leader has come to the girls and women who were cooking various national dishes. Teachers and students of Dashoguz agricultural university visit the farmers in their free time wishing success in their work. The participants was treated with traditional cookies and flat bread made of the flour of new harvest.

The Head of the state has asked the students about their study and the profession they chose. Students and teachers of the university expressed gratitude to the President for conditions made for receiving specialities and gaining profile knowledge.

Speaking of big importance of common contribution to noble affair, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that this is important factor in education of younger generation, supports teaching of youth to love work and its patriotic education.

Having expressed gratitude to them for support of the grain producers, their contribution in protection and continuation of these good traditions, the Head of the State presented some souvenirs to them. After, Turkmen leader presented the gifts to the farmer and machine operator as a sign of recognition of their honest work.

Having wished success in their work to the farmers, the President of Turkmenistan went to the hothouse complex of Altyn Tug private company located in S. A. Niyzov etrap. Director of Altyn Tug has welcomed the Head of the State at the complex.

This hothouse farm was put into operation in 2019. It produces various fruit and vegetable crops including Gök ýaýla tomatoes, red bell pepper «Bitarap-20» and yellow bell pepper Nabat as well as strawberry Datly. 10 hectares are allocated for tomatoes while the rest of the land are allocated for strawberry and bell pepper.

The President has asked about the activity of the farm, operational condition of the hothouse, opportunities for personnel and volumes of received harvest.

Having expressed gratitude for comprehensive care, the director of the company informed that work in the hothouse is carried out in automatic mode. It produce 2,500 tons of tomato, 20 tons of strawberry and 4 tons of bell pepper. At present time, 20 people work in the hothouse.

The Head of the State noted that the Government would continue making all conditions for productive work of the farmers, their social provision. Having requested to review all capabilities of export of produced harvest, the Head of the State highlighted that support would be provided to the entrepreneurs in sale of local production in foreign market.

Inspecting the hothouse farm, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has asked about the plans of the entrepreneur in the future. The manager of private company has informed that he plans to produce bananas.

The President has also focused on the relevance of studying the methods used in growing of citric fruits and noted that growing of pineapple would also be a profitable business.

The Head of the State has also expressed interest in farming methods, level of provision of the facility with necessary resources. It was mentioned that seeds of high productive species of fruit and vegetable crops received from abroad are used for sowing.

Having highlighted that entrepreneurs demonstrate activity in all directions of work, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that it is necessary to make all conditions for further development of private sector, study and introduction of achievements of modern science and advanced practice by national businessmen, having addressed instructions to certain officials.

It was mentioned that special attention is paid to wide exchange of practices in this direction with profile structures of developed countries. At the same time, it is necessary to approach implementation of modern technologies, especially digital system, on integrated basis. It is very important in scientifically based development of all branches, involvement of efficient irrigation methods in agriculture.

After, the President has looked around the exhibition of vegetable and cucurbitaceous crops. These days, Turkmen farmers produce generous yields of fruits, vegetable and cucurbitaceous crops. In this regard, processing and long-term storage are actual objectives together with provision of freshness of this production.

Having noted the necessity of construction of cold storages for storing of agricultural production in etraps, the Head of the State addressed specific assignments to relative leaders.

Having wished success in work to the head of Altyn Tug private company, the President presented valuable gifts to him and members of his family, having noted that the government would continue supporting entrepreneurs comprehensively.

Addressing the Director of Dashoguz Turkmen Agricultural University, the Head of the State highlighted that combination of knowledge received in university with practice is very important for young specialists, which would have to work in agricultural sphere in future.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has also pointed out the necessity to teach students to operate modern agricultural equipment, which is procured abroad for national agricultural complex. Having noted the importance of labour education of younger generation, the Head of the State highlighted that mastering of advanced technologies by the youth and transfer of agriculture digital platform at current stage would provide high level of efficiency of works in the industry.

Having wished success to everybody, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov left the place of event.