BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 12. GDP growth in
Turkmenistan's agricultural sector reached 1.3% in January-May 2026
compared to the same period last year, the press service of the
Turkmen government says.
The figure was announced by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of
Ministers Hojamyrat Geldimyradov during a government meeting
chaired by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and dedicated to the
country's economic performance over the first five months of the
year.
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.
