Rice harvesting begins in Turkmenistan’s Dashoguz region
Turkmenistan’s state news agency reported on 15 October that more than 600 hectares were harvested in the first days of Dashoguz’s rice campaign. Local company Ykbal açary grew rice on 800 hectares this year; its planted area differs from the region’s harvested area.
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Regional farmers aim to harvest at least 35,000 tonnes during the season. That is a seasonal objective rather than realized output. The report also identifies the Nöküs-2 variety and regional processing infrastructure.
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Dashoguz: areas and seasonal target
Dashoguz: areas and seasonal target
| 600 | 800 | 35000 |
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600 hectares is a lower bound (source: more than 600); 35,000 tonnes is a minimum seasonal target. 800 hectares is company planted area only. Areas not added; no yield calculated.
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