ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 7. Turkmenistan’s
Lebap regionplans plans to continue upgrading irrigation and
drainage systems in the Sayat district and construct a new
warehouse for the regional Plant Protection Service in 2026,
Trend reports via the
press service of the Turkmen Government.
The initiatives are included in the framework of the
“Socio-Economic Development and Investment Program of Turkmenistan
until 2026,” and are aimed at improving land fertility, water
management, and introducing modern agricultural technologies in the
sector.
At present, 18 modern greenhouses are already operational in the
region, while construction is ongoing on an additional 19
facilities. In 2026, agricultural production targets include
300,000 tons of vegetables, 136,000 tons of cucumbers, 168,000 tons
of melons, 47,000 tons of fruits and berries, and 19,000 tons of
grapes.
For reference, Lebap region, located in eastern Turkmenistan
along the Amu Darya River, is one of the country’s key agricultural
areas, with crop production largely dependent on irrigation and
focused on grains, cotton, and vegetables . The region also plays
an important role in the national economy due to its energy
resources and gas production, as well as growing agricultural
output.
As of the first quarter of 2026, the region’s agricultural
production grew by additional 630 tons or nearly 30% compared to
the figure of 2,830 tons in the same period of last year. The
region has also shown positive dynamics in its livestock sector,
with milk production exceeding 124,000 liters and showing growth of
more than 3%, compared to the same period a year earlier.
Meanwhile, meat production in the region rose by 1.5%. The overall
improvement in livestock indicators is linked to the gradual
modernization of production processes and more efficient management
practices within the sector.
