Cotton is an important commodity for the economy of Turkmenistan and the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and workers. The country ranks 12th in the world for seed cotton production with an output of 580 000 tonnes per year.
Can Turkmenistan transition from hand picking to machine harvesting?
Technical experts Gurban Novruzov and Akmaral Orazguliyeva from the Agriculture Research and Production Centre of Turkmenistan presented the status of cotton production and agronomic practices in Turkmenistan. Experts from Turkey then shared their experiences of transitioning the country from hand picking to machine harvesting within two decades.
What does Berdiyev say about cotton mechanization in Turkey?
Berdiyev emphasized the importance of the cooperation agreement signed with the Cotton Research Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey, which aims to facilitate the transfer of Turkish experience in cotton mechanization.