Uzbekistan Boosts Potato Farming
Potato Production in Uzbekistan Reaches 3.6 Million Tons
Preliminary data from the Statistics Agency of Uzbekistan has revealed that the country produced approximately 3.6 million tons of potatoes in the last year. This represents a 3.8% increase in potato production compared to the previous year.
The production of potatoes was distributed across the various regions of Uzbekistan as follows:
– Samarkand region – 726.3 thousand tons
– Andijan region – 437.6 thousand tons
– Tashkent region – 386.6 thousand tons
– Fergana region – 372.6 thousand tons
– Surkhandarya region – 356.5 thousand tons
– Namangan region – 337 thousand tons
– Bukhara region – 257.2 thousand tons
– Kashkadarya region – 195.4 thousand tons
– Khorezm region – 148.1 thousand tons
– Jizzakh region – 103.9 thousand tons
– Republic of Karakalpakstan – 96.4 thousand tons
– Navoi region – 88.1 thousand tons
– Syrdarya region – 68.4 thousand tons
The increase in potato production is a positive sign for the agricultural sector in Uzbekistan, as it indicates growth and potential for the industry. The distribution of potato production across the regions also demonstrates the diverse agricultural output of the country.
As the final data is compiled, stakeholders in the agriculture industry will be able to further analyze the potato production figures and make informed decisions about future planting and harvesting strategies. Overall, the increase in potato production is a promising development for Uzbekistan’s agriculture sector.
