Turkmenistan's Balkan Velayat Sows Winter Wheat for 2027 Harvest

Farmers in Turkmenistan's Balkan velayat are actively sowing winter wheat on agricultural lands along the Garagum River to lay the foundation for the 2027 harvest. The work follows strict agronomic requirements and draws on centuries-old farming traditions and advanced agricultural practices.

In the country's western region, farmers are sowing high-yielding wheat varieties adapted to local soil and climate conditions. Of the 50,000 hectares planned for the velayat as a whole, more than 78% have already been sown in compliance with agronomic standards. Machine operators and engineering and technical personnel from the Balkanobahyzmat Production Association and its etrap-level enterprises are contributing to the campaign.

Farmers in the Magtymguly, Esenguly and Gyzylarbat etraps are demonstrating the highest performance. As the campaign enters its final stage, a fleet of powerful tractors is working in a coordinated manner in several shifts, supported by mobile maintenance teams. The current pace indicates that sowing will soon be completed. Farmers aim to harvest 80,000 tonnes of wheat across the velayat in 2027.