On June 11, the harvesting season began in the wheat fields of the Dashoguz and Balkan velayats of the country. Inspired by the blessing of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, addressed to all grain growers of the Fatherland at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held on May 29, farmers are determined to collect the rich grain harvest in the shortest possible time and without losses.
The start of the mowing in the Dashoguz and Balkan velayats was preceded by production seminars with the participation of representatives of the velayat and etrap khyakimliks, experienced agronomists, machine operators, and tenant farmers. The agenda included issues of proper organization of the harvest, ensuring the clear and coordinated work of the entire grain harvesting conveyor.
The participants of the seminars expressed their sincere gratitude to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov for his constant concern for rural workers, the successfully implemented reforms aimed at the systematic technical re-equipment and modernization of the agro-industrial complex, and the created conditions for a decent life and fruitful work of farmers.
It should be noted that in 2025, the country's grain growers intend to harvest 1 million 400 thousand tons of food wheat from 690 thousand hectares of land.
The grain field of the northern region is 145 thousand hectares, from which farmers will have to prepare 265 thousand tons of grain. As for the grain growers of the western region, their state order, according to the Decree of the head of state, is 80 thousand tons of grain from 50 thousand hectares of land.
According to a centuries-old good folk tradition, the elders offered a prayer to the Almighty for a successful harvest. Then the respected aksakals, having received sickles from the hands of the younger generation, mowed the first ripe wheat ears with the words "Harmanyňyza bereket, çäjiňize bereket!" - "May the harvest of your grain be abundant!" and handed over the symbolic sheaves to the combine operators.
The farmers have done a lot to grow a full harvest, in terms of carrying out measures to care for winter crops and strictly adhering to agricultural standards, giving preference to high-yielding varieties of wheat that have proven themselves well in the soil and climatic conditions of the region.
Grain harvesters, distinguished by their power and high productivity, have entered the fields. Their uninterrupted operation is ensured by a network of repair and mechanical teams with a sufficient number of spare parts, fuels and lubricants.
The delivery of wheat to receiving points, barns and elevators will be provided by trucks. The laboratories of the Main State Service "Türkmenstandartlary" are also fully prepared, and their specialists will use the latest equipment to promptly determine the quality of grain coming from the fields.
Machine operators, drivers and other workers involved in mowing have been given mandatory training on occupational health and fire safety. Appropriate conditions for work and rest have been created for them at field camps, performances by cultural figures and the work of mobile trading points have been organized.
Thus, the beginning of the harvest in the northern and western regions resulted in a bright, memorable celebration – exhibitions of products from the country’s agro-industrial complex were organized, samples of modern agricultural machinery were demonstrated, and a concert of pop artists was held.
