A ton of cotton is accepted for 250 thousand tenges in the Turkestan region, Kazakhstan

Published Sep 17, 2021

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The Turkestan region in Kazakhstan has commenced its cotton harvest season, targeting a goal of 250,000 tons across 110,000 hectares of cultivation. Despite facing drought conditions, farmers have managed to maintain adequate irrigation and necessary supplies of fertilizers, seeds, and fuel. They are expected to yield around 30 centners per hectare, translating to a profit of 500,000 tenge. The region is also experiencing success in other crops, with a projected total collection of 3.5 million tons of vegetables, melons, and potatoes by year's end. This achievement is attributed to the increased wastewater volume from Uzbekistan and ongoing agricultural collaborations.

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TURKESTAN. KAZINFORM - The first harvesting campaign to pick cotton has begun in Maktaaral and Zhetysay districts of Turkestan region. A ton of raw cotton is accepted for 250 thousand tenge. This was reported by MIA "Kazinform" with reference to the press service of the akimat. This is 100 thousand tenge more expensive than last year. There are 206 cotton collection points and 18 cotton processing plants in the region. This year, cotton crops have been sown on an area of 110 thousand hectares. According to the plan, 250 thousand tons of raw cotton should be harvested. During a working trip to Maktaaral and Zhetisay districts, akim of the Turkestan region Umirzak Shukeyev met with local farmers. The head of the region got acquainted with the updated equipment and himself tried to help farmers in collecting white gold, remembering his youth. Despite the drought this year, farmers in the cotton regions received sufficient irrigation water. There was no shortage of fertilizers, seeds ...

Source: Inform