Yesterday, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held an online working meeting with the participation of the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers in charge of the agricultural sector and velayats’ khyakims. Issues related to the implementation of tasks arising from the program of socio-economic development of the regions and the course of seasonal agricultural campaigns were submitted for consideration.

Having announced the working meeting agenda, the President of Turkmenistan gave the first floor to the khyakim of Akhal velayat Ya.Gurbanov, who reported on the measures taken to care for grain crops in order to obtain a generous harvest, fertilizing with minerals and vegetation irrigation, pest control and prevention of wheat diseases using biological methods and according to agro-technical standards.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the need for thorough care of wheat crops and its fertilization to obtain a generous harvest, vegetation irrigation, further disease prevention and pest control using bio methods in accordance with agro-technical standards.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov demanded constant monitoring of the construction of industrial, cultural and social facilities, housing, roads and water treatment facilities in the velayat in accordance with the National Rural Program and the Program for Socio-Economic Development of the country for 2019-2025.

Then the khyakim of Balkan velayat T.Atakhallyev reported on the care of wheat, its watering and fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, according to the rules of agricultural technology, as well as on increasing the pace of cotton sowing. Currently, every effort is being made to complete the sowing of cotton in due time, and most importantly – with high quality. Pest control of plants is carried out in accordance with the scheduled plan.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, underlining the importance of proper care of wheat crops, watering and fertilizing with minerals in accordance with the norms of agricultural technology, pest control of agricultural crops through the use of bio products and in accordance with the requirements, in order to obtain rich harvests in the velayat, gave a number of assignments to khyakim.

The working meeting via the digital system continued with the report of the khyakim of Dashoguz velayat N.Nazarmyradov. The head of the region reported on the progress of seasonal field campaigns, including the care of wheat in accordance with the rules of agricultural technology, the sowing of cotton, the pace of which is increasing day by day, the use of agricultural machinery, as well as the extensive fight against agricultural pests and the work of bio-enterprises.

There was information about the measures taken to provide the population with the necessary food products. In order to meet the demand for potatoes, onions and other fruit and vegetable crops, they are tended in accordance with agro-technical requirements.

After hearing the report, the President of Turkmenistan gave a number of instructions on improving the agriculture in connection with the soil and climatic conditions of the northern region of the country. Emphasizing the need to ensure high-quality care for wheat, the head of state highlighted the importance of carrying it out in accordance with the norms of agricultural technology. It is necessary to strengthen the pace of cotton sowing and carry it out on schedule, the President of Turkmenistan said, continuing that we should not forget about the fight against agricultural pests, and to do this, accelerate the production of biological products at specialized enterprises.

Then the khyakim of Lebap velayat Sh.Amangeldiev reported on the progress of agricultural work in the region.

In order to obtain a generous harvest of wheat, proper care of its crops, watering and fertilizing with minerals in accordance with the norms of agricultural technology are organized, the fight against the spread of pests of agricultural crops is being carried out, for which biological products are used. Khyakim informed about the use of agricultural machinery and aggregates at full capacity to carry out cotton sowing efficiently and on schedule. Cotton growers are supplied with the necessary amount of high-quality seeds. Row-to-row processing is carried out in the cotton seedling slots. Bio products are manufactured in sufficient volumes at bio-enterprises, with the help of which pest control has been accomplished.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined the need for thorough care for wheat crops and its fertilizing to obtain a generous harvest, its vegetation irrigation.

Further, through the digital system of the khyakim of Mary velayat, D.Annaberdiev reported on the measures taken to obtain high yields of wheat – feeding with mineral fertilizers, vegetation irrigation, prevention of the appearance of pests and diseases of cereals with the help of biological products.

Summarizing the report, the head of state focused on the importance of timely and proper seasonal field campaigns – cotton sowing and winter grain care in compliance with agro-technical requirements. The country’s President also ordered to ensure the smooth functioning of agricultural machinery in the fields.

Continuing the working meeting, the country’s President gave the floor to Cabinet Deputy Chairman E.Orazgeldiyev, who reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns.

These days, wheat crops are cared for in the velayats in accordance with the rules of agricultural technology. It was also reported on the work to provide the population with potatoes and fruit and vegetable products.

Currently, the silkworm caterpillars are being cared for.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of accelerating the pace of care for wheat crops in the regions, which will allow to obtain a high yield of this crop and provide the population with their own bread. Urgent measures must be taken to do this.

In addition, the head of state accentuated that it is necessary to take care of obtaining a high cotton harvest this year. Highlighting that the work on cotton sowing and its timely completion should be under strict control, the country’s President gave instructions to the Deputy Prime Minister regarding the fight against agricultural pests and their spread.

Then the participants of the working meeting warmly congratulated President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on awarding Ashgabat city an International Certificate for assistance and contribution to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Trees in Cities Challenge, wishing good health, longevity and great success in their activities.

Expressing sincere gratitude for the congratulations, the President of Turkmenistan underlined that the presentation of the Certificate is a great honor for our country, especially for its capital – Ashgabat. The head of state noted that ensuring ecological well-being, environmental protection, respect for nature and conservation of biodiversity are priorities of the state policy of our country. These issues will remain relevant in future, so it is necessary to ensure control over the implementation of all programs adopted in this area.

Concluding the working meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the participants sound health, family well-being and great success in their activities for the sake of further prosperity of the sovereign Motherland.