Agricultural production growth in Turkmenistan exceeds 118 percent

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov reviewed the results of work carried out in the agricultural sector during the first ten months of this year at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting held in digital format on November 5. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Tangryguly Atahallyyev presented a report on the results of activities in the supervised sector, as well as on the progress of seasonal agricultural works in the country’s regions. During the reporting period, the growth rate of agricultural production compared with the same period of the previous year reached 118.2 percent. High results were achieved in the main areas of the sector. In particular, the growth indicator for the Ministry of Agriculture amounted to 111.4 percent, for the Ministry of Environmental Protection — 107.3 percent, and for the State Committee for Water Management — 107.4 percent. The State Concern “Türkmenpagta” recorded a growth rate of 122.1 percent, the State Association “Türkmengallaönümleri” — 126.4 percent, the State Association “Türkmenobahyzmat” — 100.7 percent, the State Food Industry Association — 121.6 percent, the State Association of Livestock and Poultry Industry — 104.7 percent, and the State Association “Türkmen atlary” — 101.1 percent. High results were also achieved in implementing investment programmes in the agricultural sector. During the reporting period, the plan for the utilization of investment funds was fulfilled by 149.2 percent. This indicator demonstrates active efforts aimed at expanding production capacities and modernizing the sector’s material and technical base. In addition, preparations are underway for the nationwide tree-planting campaign at a high organizational level. These activities represent one of the important directions of state policy aimed at ensuring environmental well-being, expanding green areas and promoting the rational use of natural resources. After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of comprehensive development of the agricultural sector and further strengthening its material and technical foundation. The Head of State gave relevant instructions to the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers to increase agricultural production volumes, improve the quality of products and ensure strict control over ongoing work in the sector.