A farmer from Batken earned 34 million soms from strawberries

In the village of Zhany-Zher in the Batken region, a local farmer leased land from the state fund to grow strawberries. Last year, he earned up to 17 million soms in income and exported more than 100 tonnes of strawberries, and this year the figures have doubled – income amounted to 34 million soms, with over 200 tonnes of produce exported to Russia and Kazakhstan.

The main reason for these achievements was participation in the ‘3+2’ programme, under which agricultural specialists analysed the soil and gave recommendations on proper plant nutrition. As a result, strawberry yields increased significantly.

In addition, other farmers also mastered soil analysis and proper fertilisation methods, which allowed them to achieve good results on their plots.

This successful experience is a striking example of increasing the efficiency of agricultural production and building the region's export potential.