Possibilities of developing agro-industrial complex in Syrdarya region were considered

On May 5, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on the organization of agriculture in the Syrdarya region based on new approaches, the press service of the head of our state reports.

Although the Syrdarya region is small in area, it has significant agricultural potential. The main sown areas are located along rivers and canals, the infrastructure is favorable for the development of the agricultural sector.

The results of the study conducted in the regions were analyzed at the meeting, new proposals and plans were considered.

Proposals were made on growing crops taking into account soil and climatic features, increasing the yield of wheat, vegetables and potatoes in the steppe regions.

In particular, it is planned to repair irrigation networks and return 20 thousand hectares of land to agricultural circulation within two years.

There are great opportunities for the implementation of food projects. Thus, in the Akaltyn, Gulistan and Bayaut districts, it is planned to launch three large livestock complexes on 9 thousand hectares, and introduce new technologies for cultivating cotton on 7 thousand hectares.

Today, there are 10 thousand hectares of orchards and vineyards in the region. However, more than half of them are outdated both in varieties and in agricultural technologies, and the grown products are not in demand on the market. Therefore, it is planned to renew 2 thousand hectares of orchards, focusing on export-attractive varieties, and transfer the remaining plots to interested entrepreneurs.

This year, the project to reconstruct 607 kilometers of the inter-district canal “Ung Tarmok” and switch to digital management will be completed. This will save water by 35-40 percent and improve water supply on 27 thousand hectares.

The head of state approved the proposed measures and gave specific instructions to increase crop yields, ensure employment in agriculture, meet domestic demand for food, develop processing and expand export potential.