Harvesting of Cotton in the Khatlon Region is Ongoing

The cotton harvesting process is currently underway in the Khatlon region, where farmers (project beneficiaries) have received high-quality seeds of three elite cotton varieties—Lima, Laser, and Ramses—this year, with support from the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan under the “Enhancing Agricultural Resilience” project.

With this assistance, farmers have successfully planted cotton across 2,170 hectares using the aforementioned varieties. These high-yielding varieties, imported from abroad, are resilient to climate changes, making them particularly suitable for vulnerable farms and seed production enterprises. As of now, the first phase of the harvest has been completed, while the second phase is in full swing.

This year, by following agronomic practices, farmers have been able to significantly increase their cotton yield, achieving between 17 to 20 quintals per hectare during the first phase of harvesting.

Beneficiaries of the project are focused on effectively utilizing the favorable autumn weather conditions to ensure a timely and loss-free completion of the harvest, with the goal of increasing the yield to 50-55 quintals per hectare.