Advanced Cotton Farming Practices Showcased in Buka District
2026-10-08 10:50:00 / News
The delegation included representatives of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), UNIDO, UNCTAD, IAEA, ITC, as well as agricultural specialists and experts from various countries.
The international delegation was welcomed by officials led by Kh. Qoraboyev, First Deputy Governor of Tashkent Region; M. Abdazimov, Head of Buka District; Sh. Do‘stbekov, Chairman of the Regional Farmers’ Council; A. Gulomov, Head of the District Internal Affairs Department; and representatives of the Agroservices Center (AKIS).
The delegation first visited cotton fields belonging to the “Yosh Sunnatilla” and “Azizova Shohida” farms in the B. Umarov area, where the Chinese cotton variety Shin Lu Zong 87 and the Spanish variety Novella are cultivated.
The visitors showed interest in the characteristics of the cotton varieties, cultivation technologies, and yield indicators. They received detailed information from agricultural specialists and farm managers in response to their questions. The delegates also took part directly in the harvesting process using a modern cotton-picking combine.
The delegation then visited the cotton fields of the “Xurram Rustam” farm in the Navoi area, where they were introduced to the cotton crop and received information about the technology of growing cotton under plastic film.
These practical demonstrations showcased the efforts being made in Uzbekistan, including Buka District, to develop cotton farming, introduce modern agricultural technologies, and achieve higher yields.