A new 35 hectare pistachio plantation is being laid in the Fergana region of Uzbekistan

Published Nov 17, 2021

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A large pistachio plantation of 35 hectares is being developed in the Rishtan district of Uzbekistan's Fergana region, using Iranian pistachio varieties on non-irrigated, stony lands. The plantation's area is set to expand to 200 hectares by next year, with the government offering subsidies for drilling vertical wells for irrigation. The planting technology to be used is expected to expedite the tree's fruiting by four years, and an 'Agroshkola' for pistachio cultivation is in development. Uzbekistan aims to extend its pistachio plantation areas, currently at around 30,000 hectares, to 350,000 hectares, with plans to become a major pistachio producer by cultivating in arid regions.

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In the Rishtan district of the Fergana region of Uzbekistan, a large pistachio plantation is being laid on an area of 35 hectares, and next year the area of this plantation is planned to be increased to 200 hectares, EastFruit analysts report, citing the National News Agency of Uzbekistan. Iranian varieties of pistachios were selected for planting this plantation. It is known that pistachio is one of the most drought-resistant tree and artisanal species and the establishment of this plantation is carried out on non-irrigated lands with stony soil, which are unsuitable for the production of the vast majority of agricultural crops. Part of the costs of drilling and launching vertical wells for irrigating the plantation will be compensated by the Council of Farmers, Dekhkan Farms and Owners of Home Lands of Uzbekistan. The maximum subsidy for this purpose will be 120 million soums ($ 11,172). According to the Agency, the planting of pistachio seedlings is carried out according to new ...

Source: Eastfruit