POTATO HARVESTING IN GBAO

Along with other agricultural crops, potatoes are one of the main foods for the country population, and in recent years their cultivation area has increased due to demand.

To develop seed production, with the support of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, the State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” provided vulnerable farms (project beneficiaries) with 1,400 tons of high-quality certified seeds of the Arizona, Evolution and Picasso varieties during the potato planting season as part of the “Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project”.

This year, farmers in GBAO, along with the country other towns and districts, are harvesting a rich potato yield within the established timeframe and following agricultural practices, having planted 70 tons of high-quality certified seeds of the Arizona variety, which is adapted to climate conditions and high-yielding.

Currently, the potato yield is high, and farmers are working hard to harvest it on time and without losses. They are also taking decisive steps to ensure food security and develop the seed sector in the region.

GBAO farmers express their gratitude to the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” for their ongoing support with modern agricultural machinery and attachments, high-quality seeds, construction of year-round greenhouses and renovation of scientific institutions.