Press Report on the Progress of Ploughing and Spring Sowing of Agricultural Crops in Dehkan and Collective Farms of the Republic
According to the development plan for 2026, it is projected that ploughing will be carried out on 611,929 hectares, while spring sowing will be conducted on 419,676 hectares. The planned structure of crops includes 81,786 hectares of cereals, 213,306 hectares of industrial crops, of which 186,800 hectares are cotton, 26,062 hectares of oilseed crops, 39,400 hectares of potatoes, and 44,219 hectares of vegetables, including 15,635 hectares of onions, 5,506 hectares of carrots, 2,111 hectares of cabbage, 8,942 hectares of tomatoes, 4,432 hectares of cucumbers, and 7,602 hectares of other vegetables. In addition, 19,350 hectares of melons and 21,535 hectares of fodder crops are planned for sowing.
According to operational data, as of April 3, 2026, ploughing has been carried out on 594,896 hectares, autumn cereal supplementary irrigation has been conducted on 194,439 hectares, and spring sowing has been completed on 136,184 hectares across regions of the republic.
In particular, 56,521 hectares of cereals, 32,831 hectares of industrial crops, including 19,864 hectares of cotton, 12,917 hectares of oilseed crops, 11,589 hectares of potatoes, and 22,147 hectares of vegetables have been sown. Among vegetables, 11,544 hectares of onions, 3,317 hectares of carrots, 1,515 hectares of cabbage, 828 hectares of tomatoes, 691 hectares of cucumbers, and 4,254 hectares of other vegetables have been planted. Additionally, melons were sown on 3,805 hectares and fodder crops on 9,291 hectares.
The planned cotton area for 2026 is 186,800 hectares. As of April 4, 2026, cotton has been sown on 23,320 hectares nationwide, including 2,701 hectares in Sughd Region, 22,597 hectares in Khatlon Region, and 22 hectares in the Districts of Republican Subordination (DRS).
Cotton is considered one of the main strategic crops in the agricultural sector. Innovative cultivation methods, including plastic film planting and drip irrigation, are among the key approaches to increasing productivity, adapting to climate change, and reducing production costs.
In 2026, 40,000 hectares of cotton cultivation under plastic film are planned nationwide, of which 5,801 hectares have already been sown.
As of April 3, 2026, a total of 811 hectares of new orchards and vineyards have been established, including 751 hectares of orchards and 60 hectares of vineyards. Of this, 64 hectares are intensive orchards and 2 hectares are citrus plantations. In addition, 2,627 hectares of old orchards and vineyards have been rehabilitated, including 2,342 hectares of orchards and 285 hectares of vineyards.
Operational data shows that 123,558 hectares of orchards and vineyards have undergone formation pruning, inter-row cultivation, and chemical treatment across the country.
As of April 3, 2026, there are 1,022 permanent greenhouses in the republic, covering a total area of 190.2 hectares. Vegetables have been planted on 152.2 hectares, including 73.0 hectares of tomatoes, 35.1 hectares of cucumbers, and 42.3 hectares of other vegetables.
A total of 971.3 tons of vegetables have been produced, including 358.5 tons of tomatoes, 134.8 tons of cucumbers, and 424.0 tons of other vegetables.
In seasonal greenhouses across all types of farms, vegetables have been planted on 3,149 hectares, including 983 hectares of tomatoes, 849 hectares of cucumbers, and 1,317 hectares of other vegetables. Total production has reached 3,209 tons, including 26 tons of tomatoes, 42 tons of cucumbers, and 3,141 tons of other vegetables supplied to consumer markets.
A total of 120,555 hectares have been planned for chemical treatment. As of April 4, 2026, locust infestation has been recorded on 8,488 hectares, of which 8,140 hectares have already been treated.
For chemical treatment operations, 22 spraying tractors, 17 vehicles, 272 manual and motor sprayers, and 340 personnel have been mobilized.
According to data, the planned number of lambs and goat kids in dehkan and collective farms is 449,221 head. As of April 3, 2026, 379,071 head have been obtained, which is 12,178 head more compared to the same period last year. On average, there are 81 lambs per 100 ewes and nanny goats. The lambing season is ongoing at a steady pace.
As of March 1, 2026, there are 27,141 units of agricultural machinery and 27,496 units of agricultural implements in the country, of which 77% are operational.
The total machinery includes 25,844 tractors (including 1,060 ploughing tractors, 6,154 inter-row cultivators, and 18,630 transport tractors), 1,115 grain harvesters, 115 forage harvesters, 26 maize harvesters, and 41 cotton harvesters.
Agricultural implements include 11,100 tractor ploughs, 7,148 trailers, 2,859 cultivators, 2,074 seeders, 1,788 harrows, 1,165 ridgers, 538 potato diggers, 252 potato planters, and 572 forage collectors actively engaged in fieldwork.
A total of 499 units of agricultural machinery were imported as of March 1, 2026.
Press Center and Information Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan
