On February 24, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahalliev and the hyakims of the velayats, 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 Ahal Velayat, T. Nurmyradov, who reported on the pace of agricultural campaigns in the region.

As reported, seasonal wheat maintenance is currently underway in the fields.

To prepare areas for cotton sowing and to achieve a rich harvest, land leveling and planning are being carried out.

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

The velayat is taking necessary steps to conduct spring planting of potatoes and vegetable crops within the established timeframes, in accordance with agrotechnical standards.

Furthermore, the hyakim reported on the progress of construction of socio-cultural and industrial facilities scheduled for inauguration 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 emphasized the importance of timely and high-quality implementation of agrotechnical measures in the fields, particularly wheat maintenance and preparation for cotton sowing, giving the hyakim appropriate instructions in this regard.

The head of state also stressed the need for successful fulfillment of tasks outlined in the socio-economic development programs of the country and instructed the hyakim to monitor ongoing work in this direction.

Next, the hyakim of Balkan Velayat, H. Ashyrmyradov, reported on the ongoing agricultural campaigns in the region.

As reported, seasonal maintenance of wheat fields is being carried out.

Additionally, measures are being taken to prepare areas for cotton sowing and to obtain high-quality seeds suitable for the soil and climatic conditions of the region.

Simultaneously, seed selection for potatoes and other vegetable crops is underway for the planting season, with efforts to complete this campaign within the established timeframes.

Moreover, the hyakim reported on the status of construction sites for 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 conducting current agricultural work in accordance with agrotechnical standards is a crucial requirement and gave specific instructions to the hyakim in this regard.

The President also ordered to monitor the quality and timelines of the planned work for the current year within the framework of the country's socio-economic development programs.

Subsequently, the hyakim of Dashoguz Velayat, D. Babaev, reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns in the region.

As reported, currently, mineral fertilization and irrigation are being carried out on wheat fields in accordance with agrotechnical standards.

Additionally, preparation for cotton sowing is underway, including land leveling and planning, leaching irrigation, as well as ensuring high-quality seeds adapted to the soil and climatic conditions of the region.

In line with the tasks set by the President of Turkmenistan to provide the population with domestically produced potatoes and vegetable products, necessary measures are being taken to prepare areas and seeds of other vegetable crops for the planting season.

The hyakim also reported on the progress of construction of socio-cultural and industrial facilities in the velayat as part of the President of Turkmenistan's Program for Socio-Economic Development of the country for 2022–2028 and the National Rural Program.

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

The head of state also ordered to keep under review the quality and timely implementation of activities 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.

Next, the hyakim of 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 comprehensive development of the industry.

As part of these efforts, mineral fertilization and irrigation are being conducted on wheat-planted areas.

In preparation for cotton sowing, land leveling and planning, leaching irrigation, and the selection of high-quality seeds of this crop for producers are being carried out.

Simultaneously, necessary measures are being taken to complete the planting of potatoes and onions within the established timeframes.

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

Summarizing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach to ongoing seasonal agricultural work, giving the hyakim a number of specific instructions in this regard.

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

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

As reported, currently, maintenance is being carried out on wheat-planted fields in accordance with agrotechnical standards, particularly mineral fertilization and irrigation.

In preparation for the cotton sowing season, land leveling and planning are being carried out on the region's agricultural fields, along with the selection of seeds adapted to the velayat's soil and climatic conditions.

Simultaneously, necessary measures are being taken to ensure the timely and quality spring planting of potatoes and other vegetable and melon crops, including the preparation of seeds and fields.

Additionally, the khyakim reported on the progress of constructing socio-cultural and industrial facilities scheduled for commissioning this year as part of the "Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the socio-economic development of the country for 2022–2028" and the "National Program of the President of Turkmenistan for transforming the social and living conditions of the population of villages, settlements, cities of etraps, and etrap centers until 2028."

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

The head of state also instructed the khyakim to monitor the quality and timelines of constructing various facilities planned for commissioning this year within the framework of the country's socio-economic development programs.

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

It was reported that, to obtain a rich wheat harvest this year and create an abundance of grain products, field maintenance is being carried out in the velayats in compliance with agrotechnical requirements.

Additionally, on areas allocated for cotton sowing in the velayats, land leveling, planning, and irrigation are being conducted.

Necessary measures are being taken to select and store high-quality cotton seeds at cotton processing enterprises for an organized start to the sowing season.

Guided by the tasks of increasing the production volumes of fruit and vegetable products and strengthening food abundance in the country, corresponding work continues in the regions to prepare seeds and fields for sowing potatoes and other crops.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that conducting agricultural activities in accordance with agrotechnical standards contributes to obtaining abundant harvests of agricultural crops. He emphasized the effective use of natural resources, such as land and water, and instructed the Vice Premier to ensure control over work in this direction.

The President then addressed the participants of the working meeting, focusing on preparations for cotton sowing. He instructed them to monitor land leveling and planning activities, as well as field leaching irrigation in the velayats, and to take all necessary measures to provide cotton growers with quality seeds before the start of the sowing campaign.

Additionally, the President of Turkmenistan gave relevant instructions to ensure proper wheat field maintenance in the regions according to agrotechnical standards, to prepare seeds and areas for spring planting of potatoes and other crops, to accelerate the pace of this work, and to ensure timely settlements for completed work between cotton and wheat producers and service institutions in the regions.

The head of state ordered the necessary measures to be taken for the timely and high-quality implementation of works planned for this year in the velayats within the framework of the country's 2022–2028 socio-economic development program and the National Rural Program.

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

Source: State News Agency of Turkmenistan