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In 2026, agricultural producers in Tajikistan plan to plant 274,039 hectares of grain crops, according to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan.
It is noted that the country's farmers are paying special attention to fulfilling the orders and instructions of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, aimed at developing agriculture and ensuring food security. Specifically, this concerns the efficient use of water and land resources, strict adherence to agricultural practices in crop cultivation, loss-free harvesting, replanting, and rational land management.
Grain cultivation in Tajikistan is an important agricultural process, the primary goal of which is to ensure food security and high yields. The country's primary grain crops are wheat, barley, and corn.
Providing Tajikistan's population with wheat is considered one of the most important tasks of the agricultural sector. According to recommendations from agricultural scientists, wheat is primarily sown in the fall. During this season, the plant effectively utilizes moisture from autumn, winter, and early spring precipitation, resulting in higher yields for winter wheat than for spring wheat. The growing season for spring wheat ranges from 75 to 115 days, and for winter wheat from 240 to 320 days, depending on the variety and sowing time. Thorough soil cultivation is essential before sowing.
Scientists recommend plowing the soil to a depth of at least 25–30 centimeters. Seed placement depth should be 5–6 centimeters on dryland and 4–5 centimeters on irrigated land. Wheat requires adequate moisture, and during the growing season, if natural precipitation is insufficient, it should be watered 3–4 times.
Barley is a multipurpose crop with food, industrial, and feed value. Barley grain is a valuable livestock feed, containing a full range of amino acids essential for livestock development. Barley is a major grain source of protein, with one kilogram of grain equivalent to 1.2 feed units. The crop is cultivated in both autumn and spring. When sown in spring, barley is grown on both irrigated and dryland. The growing season for barley ranges from 165 to 200 days, depending on weather conditions. Soil cultivation, barley management practices during the growing season, and harvesting are similar to those used for wheat cultivation.
