BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 5. Uzbekistan and
Azerbaijan are advancing a joint agricultural project in the Fuzuli
district aimed at developing a modern horticulture system based on
advanced technologies, Trend reports via the press service of Uzbek
government.
The progress of the initiative was reviewed during a working
visit by Uzbekistan’s Minister of Agriculture Ibrohim
Abdurakhmonov.
The project provides for the creation of the
Uzbekistan–Azerbaijan Friendship Park and the development of
agricultural production across 100 hectares of allocated land.
It is being implemented in cooperation with Zafar Bog'lari
company and includes phased land preparation and infrastructure
development. So far, 83 hectares have been fully prepared, with
work ongoing on the remaining 17 hectares. Full readiness of the
site is expected by the end of May.
A key component of the project is the construction of an
artificial reservoir with a capacity of 20,000 cubic meters to
support irrigation. Experts noted that early planting before the
irrigation system is fully operational could pose risks under high
temperatures.
The initiative also incorporates modern agricultural practices,
including the use of in-vitro grown seedlings, which are already
being cultivated and are approaching the harvesting stage.
During the visit, Abdurakhmonov emphasized the importance of
organizing irrigation and fertilization processes on a scientific
basis and recommended starting the planting of pomegranate
seedlings in selected areas in October.
The project also includes the full fencing of the territories,
which is expected to be completed within one and a half months in
accordance with the plan.
