ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 5. Turkmenistan has
established a State Commission for the organized conduct of the
2026 grain harvest campaign, Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
Government.
The decision was approved by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
through a decree aimed at strengthening the country’s economic
potential and ensuring food security.
The commission has been tasked with increasing wheat production,
organizing efficient and loss-free harvesting, ensuring
uninterrupted transportation of grain to storage facilities and
elevators, and guaranteeing timely payments to producers.
The initiative is also intended to support the stable
functioning of the agricultural sector and strengthen
Turkmenistan’s food independence in the current economic
development phase.
To note, Agriculture is one of the key sectors of Turkmenistan’s
economy, contributing around 11-12% to GDP and employing a
significant share of the population. The sector focuses primarily
on the cultivation of strategic crops such as cotton and wheat, as
well as vegetables, fruits, and melons.
The government places strong emphasis on modernizing farming
practices, improving irrigation systems, and increasing
productivity through state support programs. Large state entities,
including Turkmenpagta State Concern and Turkmengallaonumleri State
Association, coordinate cotton and grain production, respectively,
while livestock breeding and food processing are managed by
specialized state associations.
