UNDP Turkmenistan has published a report, “Recommendations for Replicating and Scaling Local Adaptation Practices in Water and Agriculture in Turkmenistan”, now available on the UNDP Turkmenistan website” www.undp.org/turkmenistan/publications This report thoroughly documents local adaptation practices of agricultural communities across different geographic zones in Turkmenistan and provides recommendations for replicating and scaling these practices nationwide. The main focus […]
The President of Mongolia made first-ever state visit to Turkmenistan – Agreements on transport, agriculture and tourism inked – Joint Statement on Interstate relations and Cooperation adopted
On 10-13 October 2024, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa paid a state visit to Turkmenistan. This is the first state visit of the head of Mongolia to Turkmenistan since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on 23 April 1992, On October 12, high-level talks were held in Ashgabat between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov […]
The National Leader of the Turkmen people met with the President for the development of strategic partnership in Central Asia of the company “John Deere”
On Thursday, 26 September, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the President for the development of strategic partnership in Central Asia of the company “John Deere” Csaba Lejko . During discussions on future cooperation, it was highlighted that agriculture is a cornerstone of Turkmenistan’s economy. […]
Kazakhstan will replace subsidies for agriculture sector with easy credits, other measures
At the start of the 33rd session of the parliament of Kazakhstan, President Tokayev has asked for some bold measures to uplift the agriculture sector. Here is the relevant portion of his address to the lawmakers : An extremely important task is to attract investment to the agro-industrial complex. Despite the consequences of the floods, […]
Ongoing rehabilitation of Karakalpakstan is a success story from Uzbekistan, mitigating Aral Sea disaster impact
Karakalpakstan is an autonomous region of Uzbekistan, bordering with Turkmenistan. It was a thriving region in the 1970s, when irrigation from the Amu Darya was being expanded. However, the evaporation of the Aral Sea has made Karakalpakstan one of Uzbekistan’s poorest regions. Karakalpakstan has an area of 166,590 km2 (64,320 sq mi), and has a […]
UNDP Turkmenistan Report: Risks from Climate Change for Water and Agriculture in Turkmenistan
The UNDP Turkmenistan has issued a report ‘Risks from Climate Change for Water and Agriculture in Turkmenistan.’ It was prepared with the aim of creating an evidence base to strengthen adaptation planning in the water sector, while also including a detailed analysis of the vulnerabilities of various groups (women, children, young people, and people with […]
Kazakhstan and Türkiye sign documents worth more than USD 2 billion during visit of agriculture minister of Kazakhstan to Türkiye
The Minister of Agriculture Kazakhstan, Aidarbek Saparov, visited Türkiye recently. His visit led to the signing of bilateral documents worth more than USD 2 billion. During the meeting at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ankara, the parties signed documents worth $2 billion and trade contracts for the supply of meat worth $80 million. […]
Solar-powered drip irrigation system is a viable option for Central Asia
nCa Report Economization of water using the freely available solar energy – the idea is neat and very practicable. Just the thing Central Asia needs. The EU and the UNDP, working together with the government of Uzbekistan, have introduced a drip irrigation system in the Akkurgan district of the Tashkent region, a region known for […]
Central Asia-Japan Joint business forum held in Astana – Turkmenistan and Japan inked a package of deals
On 9 August 2024, a business forum of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue was held in Astana. The event was organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, the Japanese Association for Trade with Russia and NIS (ROTOBO), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakh Invest, the […]
Dutch companies to make a return agricultural mission to Turkmenistan
The Turkmenistan Ambassador to Belgium, Sapar Palvanov, met with Mohammad Reza Mashadi, Managing Director of the reputable international organization East-West Trade, which provides assistance to Dutch companies in the development of trade and international business in the agricultural sector. The meeting was also attended by former Dutch Ambassador to Kazakhstan Peter van Leeuwen, who is […]
Turkmenistan Sees Watermelon Export Boom
Turkmenistan is experiencing a surge in watermelon exports amid a bountiful melon harvest season. The country’s State Customs Service reports that watermelons and melons have become the primary agricultural exports in 2024. Export figures are staggering. In January-July period of 2024, watermelon exports have increased 10 times compared to the total volume of exports for […]
ADB and FutureWater hold Initial Discussions on Climate Adaptation Project in Turkmenistan
Early July, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) delegation and FutureWater visited Ashgabat for meetings and consultations with specialists from Turkmenistan’s Ministries of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, as well as the State Committee of Water Resources. The goal was to establish scientific and practical cooperation for a new climate adaptation-focused project. The proposed project focuses on […]
Turkmenistan, FAO Discuss Project to Bolster Ecosystems and Agriculture
An interdepartmental meeting in the hybrid format in Ashgabat brought together representatives from Turkmenistan’s environmental and agricultural sectors, scientific institutions, and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The meeting focused on developing a joint action plan for an FAO sub-project. This project aims to support ecosystems and promote natural solutions in […]
There is need to remove stigma from genetically modified crops
nCa Report The genetically modified crops are victims by association. They get bad publicity merely because ‘genetically modified’ is attached to their name. This is the time for reality check. — We cannot lament the world hunger while simultaneously encouraging revulsion against the genetically modified crops. There is the need to remove this unjustifiable stigma […]
The fate of pastures in Central Asia
The pastures are the backbone of livestock economy in Central Asia. The rational access to them and the robust system to maintain them is a joint responsibility of the government and the farming community. The countries in Central Asia, as a rule, cooperate with each other and share their knowledge. This is one of the […]
Turkmenistan and ADB Team Up for Greener Agriculture Project
Representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), including climate specialist Leo Chris Palao and consultant Johannes Kunink, recently held a series of consultative meetings with environmental management and agriculture specialists in Ashgabat. Employees from the ADB’s Ashgabat office also participated in the final meeting, according to the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper. These meetings focused on developing […]
UNDP and IOM organized a working meeting on rational water use in Turkmenistan amid changing climate conditions
The UNDP/GCF project “Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan” in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and the IOM project “Mainstreaming the Migration, Environment and Climate Change Nexus into Climate-Related National Planning Processes” organized a working meeting between representatives of the governmental, private sector and civil society of Turkmenistan on […]
Camel Breeders of Turkmenistan: Tradition Bearers and Providers of Nutritious Milk
Elena Dolgova The Arvana camel breed, widely raised in Turkmenistan, reigns supreme in milk production, even with a limited grazing diet. These remarkable animals thrive on a unique menu: salt marsh halophytes, bitter steppe wormwood, even conifers and semi-shrubs – plants of little interest to other grazing animals. In winter, they can even consume plant […]
China and Kazakhstan signed over 30 documents – Tokayev and Xi launched cargo traffic along the Trans–Caspian transport route – agreed to increase trade turnover to $ 80 billion
President Xi Jinping of China is on a state visit to Kazakhstan. On Wednesday, 3 July, the summit talks between President Xi Jinping and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took place in Astana. Speaking at the final press briefing, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that together with the Chinese President, he will continue to direct all efforts […]
Camel science: the experience of various countries in the field of camel breeding discussed in Ashgabat
A seminar on camel breeding was held in Ashgabat with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. Co-organized by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Subregional Office, the event served as part of the UN’s International Year of Camelids. Researchers from […]
Turkmen Delegation learns about Russia’s phytosanitary system
On 10 June 2024, a group of specialists from Turkmenistan visited the All-Russian Plant Quarantine Center, a branch of Rosselkhoznadzor (Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance). During the visit, the main directions of the Institute’s activities were presented to the Turkmen specialists. Special emphasis was placed on the institute’s digitalization efforts and its use […]
Agricultural Forum of Turkmenistan held on the sidelines of Green Tech Amsterdam 2024 in the Netherlands
A dedicated session at the prestigious Green Tech Amsterdam 2024 exhibition explored exciting economic opportunities for Dutch companies in Turkmenistan’s agricultural sector. The event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from Dutch and Turkmen business circles, the Turkmen Ministry of Agriculture, the Embassy of Turkmenistan, and leading European research and financial institutions. The following speakers […]
Some practical steps in Tajikistan to save water and do so profitably
The Asia Plus news agency of Tajikistan recently had a conversation with Dr. Yarash Pulatov, a professor at the Institute of Water Problems, Hydropower and Ecology of the Academy of Sciences. For more than 25 years, Dr. Pulatov and his team have conducted research on the use of water-saving technologies. As a result, they outlined […]
Туркменские специалисты знакомятся с российскими стандартами обеспечения качества зерна
С 28 по 31 мая делегация специалистов компетентных ведомств Туркменистана пребывает в России с визитом с целью ознакомления с российской системой обеспечения карантинного фитосанитарного контроля, контроля качества и безопасности зерна, в частности, контроля остаточного содержания пестицидов, сообщает Федеральная служба по ветеринарному и фитосанитарному надзору (Россельхознадзор). В составе делегации – заведующая лаборатории отделения по исследованию пищевых […]
Balkan Businessman Experiments with Banana Cultivation
Sherip Ashyrov, an entrepreneur from Turkmenistan’s Balkan province, has achieved a first this year – a successful harvest of bananas. Two years ago, Ashyrov, based in the Kizilarvat district, embarked on an innovative project: cultivating bananas and lemons. This fresh idea resonated with the experienced farmer, who involved his family to join the venture. Together, […]
Turkmenistan and EBRD Discuss Cooperation in Energy, Transport, and More
On 14 March 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with EBRD’s Vice President for Policy and Partnerships, Mark Bowman. The key topics of the discussion were the prospects for cooperation in the field of energy, green energy, transport, and agriculture. The energy sector was named as a new promising area of cooperation. The commitment of Turkmenistan, […]
UNDP enhances farmers’ knowledge on horticulture in the Lebap Velayat
Within the framework of the project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, jointly implemented by UNDP and the Ministry of Environment Protection of Turkmenistan, a practical seminar on horticulture development was held on March 5, 2024, in the city of Seydi, […]
Turkmenistan’s northern province demonstrates commitment to rational water management
Across Turkmenistan, dedicated work is underway to maintain irrigation and drainage systems. They are cleaned of near-water vegetation, debris, deepened, irrigated lands are leveled. Vegetative irrigation of winter wheat crops is also carried out, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. Relevant work is also being carried out in the northern Dashoguz province, where the machine operators […]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Reviews Agricultural Facility Projects in Arkadag city
On Thursday, 16 November, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid a working trip to Arkadag, a smart city under development in Turkmenistan. The purpose of his visit was to review the plans for the city’s second phase of construction. During his visit, the President held a working meeting with heads of relevant government agencies. D.Orazov, Chairman of […]
The private sector is the driver of Turkmenistan’s food security
Greenhouse tomatoes have become one of the main export products of Turkmenistan. Since the beginning of this year, the country has exported more than 90,000 tons of this vegetable, which is a record in history. The same indicator in 2022 was 80,000 tons. The main buyers of Turkmen tomatoes are Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and the […]
Turkmenistan Prioritizes Agricultural Development
Turkmenistan attaches great importance to accelerating the industrialization of the national economy through the further dynamic development of the agricultural sector, the active introduction of digital technologies in agriculture, the development of innovative industry, and the close relationship between production and science. Deputy Prime Minister Tangryguly Atakhalliev, responsible for agriculture, in an article published in […]
Ministers of Agriculture of the Central Asian countries and China to establish a joint working group
On 19 September 2023, the first meeting of ministers of agriculture of China – Central Asia format was held in the Chinese city of Yangling, Shaanxi province. The meeting, which was chaired by the Minister of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China Tang Renjian, was also attended by: Kyrgyzstan – Minister of Agriculture Askarberk […]
Cotton harvesting campaign launched in Turkmenistan
The cotton harvest season in Turkmenistan began on 9 September in the four regions of Akhal, Balkan, Mary, and Lebap. The northern region of Dashoguz will join the campaign on 15 September, due to the different climatic conditions in the north. The total harvest target is 1.2 million tons of cotton from 580,000 hectares. With […]
Sowing of winter wheat starts in Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 6 September, sowing of winter wheat started in Turkmenistan. 690,000 hectares of land have been allocated for wheat. The harvest target for 2024 is 1.4 million tons of grain, including in provinces: Akhal – sowing area: 195,000 hectares, harvest target: 400,000 tons of grain. Balkan – sowing area: 50,000 hectares, harvest target: 80,000 […]
Turkmen Fruit Holding Miwe – a success story of the horticultural industry
A few years ago, companies “Gök bulut”, “Hemsaýa”, “Miweli atiz”, “Datly miwe” established a holding company – Open Joint Stock Company “Miwe”, whose specialization is the cultivation of raw materials for the production of vegetables, fruit products, the production of dried fruits. The Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper tells about the holding’s activities. The total area of […]
FAO to provide Turkmenistan technical support for the creation of a digital land cadastre
The FAO Subregional Office for Central Asia has launched a two-year technical cooperation project in Turkmenistan to support the creation and improvement of a digital land cadastre system and geospatial data infrastructure – the basis of GPS navigation and electronic multilayer mapping, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper writes. The project will be implemented jointly with the […]
President of Turkmenistan visits Balkan province to encourage private farmers
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov visited a privately owned wheat farm and an agro-industrial complex in the Bereket district of Balkan province on Wednesday (17 June 2020). As in the earlier such visits to Lebap, Mary, and Dashoguz provinces, the purpose was to encourage private farmers and highlight their contribution toward attainment and maintenance […]
Visit of president of Turkmenistan to Dashoguz province highlights other aspects of Basic Self Reliance
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov, who is on a working visit to Dashoguz province of Turkmenistan, drove Tuesday morning to the grain farm of Amanyaz Berdiyev in Niyazov district. Berdiyev has leased 21 hectares of land on which has sown Hasylly variet of wheat. He estimates that the yield would be 40 centners per […]
President of Turkmenistan tours provinces to encourage agriculture sector
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan is touring provinces to encourage and support the agriculture sector. In the first leg of the travel he visited two private farms in the Labap province on Tuesday (9 June 2020). The first stop was a small private farm in the territory of Watan farmers’ association in […]