Yesterday, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held an online working meeting with the participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers A.Yazmyradov and khyakims of velayats to discuss the progress of seasonal field work on agricultural lands of the country, as well as issues related to the implementation of the tasks outlined in the National Rural Program.

The head of state gave the first floor to the khyakim of Akhal velayat Ya.Gurbanov, who reported on the measures taken these days to prepare for sowing on the lands vacated after mowing-time. In this context, special importance is attached to the water supply of fields. 

Khyakim also reported on the comprehensive steps being taken to successfully fulfill the tasks arising from the National Rural Program, to increase the pace of construction work at social and industrial facilities scheduled for commissioning this year.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that an important requirement of the day is the proper storage of the harvested wheat crop and its processing. At the same time, the care of cotton should be carried out in accordance with agrotechnical standards.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov placed special emphasis on the need to continue to keep under strict control the progress of construction works at social and industrial facilities planned for commissioning in the velayat this year, in particular, the new modern administrative center of Akhal velayat, and gave the khyakim a number of relevant orders.

Then the khyakim of Balkan velayat, T.Atakhallyev, reported on seasonal campaigns carried out in the region’s fields, including the results of moving-time, storage and processing of harvested grain, measures taken to care for cotton, timely harvesting of potatoes, vegetables and melons.

These days, primary attention is paid to preparing for sowing on the lands vacated after the harvest, and enriching the soil. In accordance with the instructions of the head of state, efforts are being made to properly care for sugar beets. Along with this, great importance is attached to the water supply of agricultural areas of the region.

Khyakim reported on the pace of construction of various facilities in the territory of the velayat, planned for commissioning this year, measures taken to ensure high quality of work and compliance with the established schedule.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov highlighted the need to conduct all seasonal campaigns on the agricultural lands of the velayat in accordance with the requirements of the day and the norms of agricultural technology. First of all, this concerns the care for cotton and sugar beet.

In order to obtain rich harvests of cotton and other agricultural crops, to successfully fulfill the tasks assigned to farmers, it is necessary to approach this work responsibly and comprehensively, at a high organizational level, the head of state emphasized, addressing a number of specific instructions to khyakim.

Along with this, great importance is attached to the plowing of the plots released after moving-time in accordance with the norms of agricultural technology, as well as the provision of acreage with water.

Noting that in the summer holiday season, the main requirement is the uninterrupted operation of the resort infrastructure and the organization of leisure activities for vacationers on the shores of the Caspian Sea, in particular, in the Avaza National Tourist Zone, the head of state gave appropriate instructions to the khyakim. 

Highlighting the need for constant monitoring of the construction of social and industrial facilities in the velayat, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed to take steps to put them into operation on time and at a qualitative level.

Then the khyakim of Dashoguz velayat N.Nazarmyradov reported on the seasonal agricultural campaigns in the region, the measures being implemented to organize the transportation of grain to elevators and its proper storage in barns, plowing the lands vacated after moving-time and leveling these plots, as well as complex work on cotton fields. 

The head of the velayat’s administration reported on the efforts being made to harvest potatoes, vegetables and other agricultural products grown in the region without losses, as well as on the care of rice crops. The water supply of agricultural land is under constant control.

There was also information about the progress of construction of different allotment facilities in the velayat.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that great importance should be paid to the issues of transportation and placement of the harvesting grain. It is necessary that the plowing and planning work carried out on the fields vacated after moving-time comply with agrotechnical requirements. The head of state also gave a number of instructions concerning the care of cotton, the timely implementation of measures against its pests and diseases, the harvesting of potatoes, vegetables and other crops without loss, as well as the water supply of agricultural fields.

The country’s President underlined the importance of monitoring the increase in the pace of construction of social and industrial facilities in the velayat, their commissioning on time, in connection with which he gave a number of specific instructions to the khyakim.

The online working meeting continued with the report of the khyakim of Lebap velayat Sh.Amangeldiev, who reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural work in the region, in particular, the storage and processing of the grown grain harvest, as well as the preparation for sowing of fields vacated after moving-time.

At the same time, comprehensive measures were reported to harvest potatoes, vegetables and other agricultural products without losses, to take care of rice fields in order to make a worthy contribution to strengthening food abundance in the domestic market. Special attention is paid to the water supply of agricultural land.

In accordance with the instructions of the head of state, the necessary steps are being taken to ensure the high quality of construction of facilities that are planned to be put into operation in the velayat on time.

Summarizing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that the transportation and placement of the resulting grain harvest to elevators and warehouses should be organized properly. At the same time, so that the plowing and planning of land plots liberated after moving-time are carried out according to agrotechnical requirements. The issues of water supply of farmlands of the velayat should be kept in view.

Noting that it is important to take care of cotton and rice fields in accordance with agrotechnical standards, the head of state gave specific instructions to khyakim in this regard.

Special emphasis was placed on the importance of harvesting potatoes, fruit and vegetable crops and melons grown in the velayat by tenants in the shortest possible time and without losses, to ensure their speedy delivery to consumers.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that the main requirement of the day is to ensure the high quality of construction of different purpose facilities, especially residential complexes, which are planned to be commissioned in the velayat this year, and addressed a number of instructions to the khyakim.

Then khyakim of Mary velayat D.Annaberdiev reported on the agricultural work carried out in the region, in particular, on the plowing of fields liberated after moving-time and their leveling, on the transportation and processing of wheat.

The care of cotton and sugar beet crops in the velayat is carried out in accordance with the norms of agricultural technology. At the same time, potatoes, vegetables, melons and other agricultural products are being harvested. Much attention is paid to the issues of water supply of the cultivated areas of the region.

Khyakim reported on the progress of construction of social and industrial facilities, the opening of which is planned for the current year, as well as on measures to accelerate the pace of these works.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of storing the harvested wheat crop and processing it properly. The lands released after moving-time should be plowed in a timely manner and their planification should be carried out in compliance with the rules of agricultural technology.

The head of state highlighted the importance of proper care of cotton and sugar beet crops in accordance with agrotechnical standards, noting that land reclamation issues should be approached with full responsibility, and gave a number of instructions to the khyakim.

The country’s President noted that it is necessary to make every effort to ensure the abundance of potatoes, vegetables, melons, and other agricultural products in the country’s markets.

The head of state instructed to keep under constant control the progress of construction of social and industrial facilities, the commissioning of which is scheduled for the current year.

Then Deputy Prime Minister A.Yazmyradov reported on the progress of seasonal field work in the country, measures for the storage of the grown wheat crop, plowing and planning of the lands vacated after the harvest.

Care of cotton crops and watering of seedlings is carried out in accordance with the requirements of agricultural technology. Work is underway to prevent diseases and control pests of agricultural crops. Preparations are being made for the cotton harvest of specialized enterprises and reception points.

The Deputy Prime Minister also reported on the implementation of the previously given instructions of the head of state, in particular, on improving the reclamation condition of fields, on the rational use of water resources and water supply to the regions.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed the importance of using agricultural machinery at full capacity during seasonal field work, especially when plowing land freed from crops.

The President of the country also noted the need to take care of cotton according to agrotechnical standards, improve the water supply of fields, clean reservoirs and expand their volume, and rational use of water resources. In this regard, the Deputy Prime Minister was given a number of instructions.

Currently, the foundations of the future harvest are being laid, and for this purpose it is already necessary to prepare the ground for it, the head of state said. Tenants need to be provided with high-quality seeds and fertilizers, and these issues require urgent solutions. All work should be carried out taking into account national agricultural traditions and best practices. At the same time, great importance should be attached to the introduction of the achievements of modern agricultural science into production.

The President of Turkmenistan underlined that the fulfillment of the tasks set is the priority requirement of the day, and the activities carried out facilitate the socio-economic development of the country and improve the standard of living of the rural population.

Concluding the online working meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished all participants sound health, family well-being and great success in their work for the sake of a happy life of the people.