The president went to Jizzakh

Today, 10 February, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Jizzakh region in order to get acquainted with the socio-economic development of the region.

According to the presidential press service, the first destination in the tour program was the Pakhtakor elite seed farm in the Pakhtakor district.  The farm area is 100 hectares, of which 80 hectares are planted with cotton and grain, and the rest with soybeans, garlic, and alfalfa.

"When the head of state was in the Syrdarya region in October last year, he said that it was necessary to build field houses to effectively use the land on the outskirts of the fields and to create comfort for farmers and workers.  The implementation and effect of this are shown in this farm. On the edge of the field, mulberry, grape, oleander, and leguminous products are planted, and beehives are placed.  A field house was built from light structures, and solar panels were installed on its roof.

"The president visited this house and talked with the farmer's family," the report said.

In dialogue with officials of the agricultural sector and leaders of cotton-textile clusters, instructions were given to increase productivity and ensure the employment of the population.

"Why did we give our rich land to clusters? For the benefit of the people.  Now the clusters are worthy of reforms and should implement the state policy.  It is necessary to reduce unemployment in the region through the industrialization of agriculture, the opening of enterprises, and homesteading," says Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

It is noted that it is planned to ensure the employment of more than 13,000 young people in the Jizzakh region by attracting young people to farming.

"Once upon a time, it was not possible to give 1 hectare of land to the people.  We have allocated 200,000 hectares now.  What for? To be a source of income for people.  Now "applause should come from both hands," says the head of state.

Instructions have been given to ensure the interest of farmers and to support "growth points" of neighborhoods.