ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 6. Turkmenistan
is set to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies
into its agricultural sector as part of broader efforts to enhance
productivity and modernize farming practices,
Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
Government.
This initiative forms a key component of the "Social and
Economic Development and Investment Program of Turkmenistan for
2026."
As part of this framework, the country aims to significantly
increase crop yields through the application of advanced
technologies. The development of livestock farming is also a
priority, with a focus on expanding the populations of cattle,
small ruminants, and poultry.
On January 23, 2026, the President of
Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, approved the country’s
socio-economic development and investment program for the year.
The program outlines various measures to ensure macroeconomic
stability, sustain GDP growth, and diversify national economic
sectors. Additionally, it emphasizes the strengthening of
Turkmenistan’s economic potential, with particular attention to the
comprehensive development of industries, the enhancement of
industrial and innovative capacities, and the optimal utilization
of production facilities.
The program also envisions the progressive development of small
and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the creation of a more
favorable business environment and improvements to public-private
partnership legislation. Furthermore, it includes the
intensification of investment policies aimed at financing the
construction of both production and social infrastructure,
launching new enterprises, and creating jobs across various
regions.
