Increase of export of organic fruits in Kyrgyzstan
«We are striving to increase fruit exports,» Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Bakyt Torobaev, said at the Republican Forum «Berries of Kyrgyzstan: First Export Product for $1 billion.» He noted that priority is given to the production of organic and high-quality agricultural products.
«To achieve these ambitious goals, it is necessary to improve quality, use new innovative technologies, build processing plants, logistics, refrigeration units, attach special importance to knowledge in the field of training farmers and specialists, create conditions for expanding export opportunities, and actively introduce modern drip irrigation systems. I am sure that today’s forum will be an excellent platform for the exchange of experience, knowledge and ideas,» Bakyt Torobaev said.
He added that a significant increase in interest in Kyrgyz berries was registered recently on the international market.
The forum also included a workshop on proper berry cultivation by a Professor Miguel Hermes Ahumada from America, an agronomist with 40 years of experience, a manufacturer of raspberries, currants, blueberries and strawberries, a specialist in applied agricultural research and berry production.
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Blueberries planned to be grown in Baytik village, Chui region
The Department for Expertise of Agricultural Crops and Horticulture is conducting variety testing for blueberries in Baytik village. The press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan reported.
According to the ministry, blueberries have adapted to the weather and climate conditions of Kyrgyzstan. However, there is a necessary condition for growing berries — high soil acidity. Special peat soil is supplied from Belarus.
«Blueberries are a real storehouse of organic acids, vitamins and mineral salts, prices for them are traditionally high. They begin to bear fruit in 3-4 years, and you can get up to 2 tons of berries from 1 hectare at the time. From the sixth year, the average yield increases to 4 tons per hectare, from the seventh year — up to 5 tons,» the Ministry of Agriculture noted.
The plant itself is unpretentious: cold-resistant, withstands severe frosts in early spring, resistant to fungi and other pathogens.
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