BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. Uzbekistan’s
Minister of Agriculture Ibrohim Abdurakhmonov visited the Namangan
region to assess the effectiveness of ongoing agricultural reforms
and the adoption of modern farming technologies in the country’s
cotton sector.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of
Agriculture of Uzbekistan.
"Minister of Agriculture Ibrohim Abdurahmonov visited Namangan
region to study the effectiveness of ongoing work in the sector,
modern approaches, and innovative technologies." the ministry
said.
During the visit, the minister inspected a 14-hectare cotton
field operated by the O‘rikzor farming enterprise in Chust
district. The field has been planted using the Xinjiang cotton
cultivation technology, with high-yield cotton varieties sown under
plastic mulch according to a 76x10 planting scheme.
Irrigation is being carried out through a drip irrigation
system, a method designed to improve water efficiency and support
crop productivity. As part of a pilot initiative, farmers used
red-colored plastic mulch on nine hectares of the field and white
mulch on the remaining area to evaluate their impact on crop
development.
According to officials, the condition of the cotton crop is
stable and progressing satisfactorily. During the inspection,
Abdurakhmonov noted that the Xinjiang cultivation model is
demonstrating positive results under local conditions and
highlighted its potential to improve productivity and resource
efficiency.
The minister also stressed the importance of maintaining strict
oversight of crop management practices, including the proper
application of fertilizers and nutrients in accordance with
established agronomic standards. He called for adherence to
recommended irrigation and cultivation practices to ensure uniform
crop growth and maturation.
