BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 3. Turkmenistan has
launched its nationwide winter wheat sowing campaign.


This was reported by the press service of the Turkmen government
in a press release published on September 2.


According to the report, the winter wheat sowing campaign
started simultaneously across all regions of the country.


Agricultural land designated for the crop had been plowed and
fertilized in advance, while high-quality seeds and agricultural
machinery were prepared for the campaign.


The press service said measures are also being implemented to
support the modernization of the agricultural sector, including the
digitalization of farming and the introduction of advanced
technologies and innovations.


Significant investments are being directed toward the
construction of agricultural processing facilities, grain elevators
and flour mills, including facilities for preparing selected wheat
seeds, as well as plants producing mineral fertilizers, the report
said.







The measures are part of efforts to strengthen Turkmenistan's
food security, with farmers provided with seeds, agricultural
machinery, water and other resources required for cultivation,
according to the report.


The authorities are also promoting modern agricultural practices
and technologies aimed at improving the efficiency and quality of
grain cultivation, the government press service said.


Meanwhile, agriculture remains an important part of
Turkmenistan's economy and food security, accounting for around 12%
of GDP, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Wheat is the country's most significant cereal crop and plays a
central role in domestic food supplies, while the sector also
provides raw materials for agro-processing and supports rural
employment.


Given the country's arid climate, the efficiency of water and
other agricultural inputs is particularly important for maintaining
and improving productivity. FAO-backed research on Central Asian
wheat production has identified improved varieties, optimized
irrigation, better fertilizer application, and modern cultivation
practices as key factors that can help raise yields and make grain
production more efficient.


Turkmenistan's focus on expanding agricultural infrastructure,
including grain storage, flour milling, and seed-processing
facilities, can also strengthen the value chain around domestic
wheat production. The development of these facilities allows a
greater share of agricultural output to be processed within the
country, supporting food security while creating opportunities to
improve efficiency across the broader agro-industrial sector.