President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov kicked off the country’s grain harvest during a working visit to the Ak Bugday district in the Ahal velayat, according to Turkmenistan’s official state media.

The head of state visited the Magtymguly farmers’ association, where he was warmly welcomed by agricultural sector leaders and local farmers. At the request of one of the land tenants, Berdimuhamedov cut a bundle of ripe wheat, officially signaling the start of the nationwide harvest campaign.

During the visit, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Annamammet Atahallyev briefed the president on measures being taken to ensure the uninterrupted progress of the harvest across the country. Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of adhering to agronomic standards and organizing harvesting operations efficiently to minimize crop losses.

Turkmen president also attended an exhibition showcasing agricultural products, including vegetables, baked goods and newly delivered farming equipment.

The President Berdimuhamedov held a personal conversation with a local tenant farmer, Akmyradov, who shared that his family has been cultivating wheat and cotton since 2010. This year, they planted wheat on 42 hectares and cotton on 20 hectares out of a total of 62 hectares of leased land. The expected wheat yield is about 4 metric tons per hectare.

At the conclusion of the visit, Turkmenistan’s President presented the farmer with commemorative gifts, recognizing his work and the importance of the harvest campaign for the country.