PROGRESS OF COTTON TESTING IN KHATLON REGION

Within the “Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project” framework in order to implement the Republic of Tajikistan Ministry of Agriculture order, specialists from the State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” together with experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Committee for Food Security and heads of farms are testing cotton across the Khatlon region.

During the testing process, the team determines the expected cotton yield and takes measures to implement the long-term plan.

The high-quality seeds, provided by the Institution to farmers (beneficiaries) this year under the “Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project” as well, have many advantages over local ones and demonstrate very high yields.

By using high-quality seeds, the country farmers (beneficiaries) were convinced that quality seeds, while ensuring high yields, also allow for a significant increase in crop productivity when proper agricultural practices are followed.

Currently, sector specialists are actively continuing the cotton testing across the Khatlon region and are determining the expected yield.

Analysis of testing work shows that cotton yields have increased compared to last year, and germination is very good as well.