High–quality seeds are a factor of high yield

With the support of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, this year the State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” within the framework of Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project imported a number of high-quality seeds with certificates from abroad and transferred them to seed and vulnerable farms to ensure food security and seed development.

Imported seeds of agricultural crops belong to the elite group and are adapted to the climatic conditions of Tajikistan.

It is worth noting that in 2023, the State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development”, within the framework of Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project imported 1,180 tons of agricultural seeds into the republic, including 150 tons of cotton seeds, 530 tons of potatoes and 500 tons of wheat, which were distributed to seed farms.

Also, using additional funds from the institution, 8 types of elite group and first reproduction crop seeds were purchased and distributed to needy farms, such as 550 tons of wheat, 1050 tons of potatoes, 100 tons of corn, 58 tons of oil flax, 8.4 tons of onions, tomatoes 0.012 tons, cucumbers 0.9 tons and peas 96.8 tons, as well as mineral fertilizers in the amount of 5270 tons, of which 2108 tons of nitrogen, 2108 tons of phosphorus and 1054 tons of potash fertilizers.

Currently, according to the plan, the distribution of potatoes, peas and oilseeds will be completed in the coming days.