On November 19, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Leader of the Nation, dear Emomali Rahmon, took part in the honey, potato and pomegranate festival. Fruits, vegetables, grains, rice, dried fruits, honey and other types and samples of agricultural products were presented by workers of cities and districts of Sughd region in the form of pyramids and various images, which indicates the abundance of the harvest in 2024. As of November 1 of this year, compared to the same period in 2023, the number of families living in Sughd region increased by 578 families and reached 80,525 families. In 10 months of this year, 1,559 tons of honey were produced in Sughd region. The Head of State drew the attention of relevant officials of the industry and agriculture to the widespread use of the possibilities of mountain towns and districts of the region for honey production, increasing the productivity of beekeeping through cultivation, increasing the production of this type of food and medicinal products and presenting the advantages of honey of Tajikistan at the international level. Within the framework of the “comprehensive program for the development of livestock, poultry, fish farming and beekeeping sectors for 2023-2027”, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan provided beekeepers of cities and districts of the region with 520 bee colonies and 400 breeding queens to increase productivity and improve the breed. Now an experienced beekeeper, Ochilboy Khabibov, is growing 1,000 bee colonies. In addition, at the same expense, 1,000 bee colonies are sold annually to other farms, receiving additional profit. Paying priority attention to the cultivation of domestic seed varieties, compliance with agrotechnical requirements and continuous work made it possible to produce more than 640 thousand tons of potatoes in the Sughd region by the first of November. This is 105 thousand tons more than in the same period last year. Taking into account the current climatic conditions and the growing demand for food products on the global consumer market in the main potato–growing cities and districts of the region - Penjikent, Istaravshan, Isfara, Gorno-Mastchokh, Aini, Shahristan and Devashtich, the Head of State considered it necessary to make full use of natural opportunities, study modern technologies and increasingly introduce modern practices into production planting and growing this type of vegetables. Currently, the total area of the pomegranate in Sughd region is more than 500 hectares. It was created to serve people, as well as to help them achieve their goals, and to help them achieve their goals. In 2024, compared with 2023, the total area of rice cultivation in Sughd region was increased by 1014 hectares and brought to 9619 hectares. Due to the coastal protection only on the banks of the Zarafshan River in the territory of the city of Penjikent, the area of rice cultivation has increased by almost 500 hectares. In Sughd region, the total volume of agricultural products from 2.7 billion somoni in 2010 amounted to 18.5 billion somoni in 2023, an increase of 15.8 billion somoni. Potato production during this period increased by 313.9 thousand tons, rice - by 26.6 thousand tons, grapes- by 2.2 thousand tons and honey - by 421 tons. This is due to the result of the implementation of state programs, the implementation of the agrarian policy of the government of the country, strengthening the link between science and production and the selfless work of farmers. At the same time, industrial enterprises processing agricultural products presented their product range. The Head of State got acquainted with the fruits of farmers' labor and, in order to ensure food security, considered it necessary to fully use natural opportunities to increase land productivity. The attention of representatives of the private sector was drawn to the widespread use of benefits offered by the Government of the country, the introduction of modern technologies, the processing of agricultural products to the final level, the drying of fruits in accordance with the requirements of international markets and the increase in exports of agricultural products. Also on this day, various types of bakery products and dishes of national cuisine were offered. Experienced craftsmen of Sughd region presented chapatis, Kalama, kulcha, dumplings, pilaf, slices and tupa, kurutob and other types of bakery products, which are the embodiment of the highest craft. Various dishes made from potatoes were also presented at the exhibition. Folk art was also presented by artisans with folklore representations embodying independence and freedom, pride in patriotism and selfless work of farmers in the production of material goods. The event with the participation of a wide range of farmers and artisans turned into a joyful holiday, a Day of Thanksgiving for the achievements of state independence, the successful implementation of the state policy of the leader of the nation and a quiet life.
