International conference on sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex held at Turkmen Agricultural University
On November 6, the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University hosted the international scientific and practical conference titled “Sustainable Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex”, organized jointly by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The online forum brought together scientists, professors, lecturers and students of the country’s higher education institutions, as well as representatives of leading scientific and educational centers from several foreign countries. This was reported on the official website of the university.
The main objective of the international conference was to discuss the scientific foundations of sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex, which is one of the key priorities of the modern era, explore opportunities for introducing innovative technologies in agriculture, and exchange experience in training highly qualified specialists in this field.
Representatives of specialized higher education institutions and research organizations from Belarus, Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, China, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Türkiye and other countries took part in the forum and exchanged views on various areas of agricultural science.
Before the conference, participants visited an exhibition showcasing products of the country’s agro-industrial sector, modern areas of agricultural science, and scientific projects aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The exhibition also featured the best works presented at the scientific project competition “Educated Youth is the Future of Our Country”, organized by the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University jointly with the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan within the framework of the Hasyl toýy harvest festival.
During the plenary session, speakers emphasized the importance of sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex in ensuring food security, increasing economic efficiency and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Particular attention was paid to the scientific advancement of agriculture, the widespread introduction of advanced technologies into production and the use of innovative solutions.
The speakers highlighted the large-scale reforms being implemented in Turkmenistan to modernize the agricultural sector. It was noted that this year the country’s grain growers harvested a rich wheat crop and delivered it to the Motherland’s granaries, while silkworm breeders produced more than 2,100 tonnes of cocoons. The launch of construction of a modern industrial complex in Dashoguz velayat designed to process 60,000 tonnes of cotton seeds annually and produce vegetable oil, as well as new facilities for manufacturing mineral fertilizers, was cited as another example of the ongoing industrial development of agriculture.
As part of the international forum, musical performances by amateur artistic groups of the university’s “Altyn asyr” cultural center were presented.
The conference continued with sectional meetings on the topics “Agronomy, Horticulture and Ecology”, “Economics and Management in the Agro-Industrial Complex, Humanities, Mathematical Sciences and Agricultural Engineering”, and “Food Industry, Innovative Technologies in Water Management, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Light Industry”. The sessions focused on new directions in agricultural science, the potential of digital technologies and ways to improve production efficiency.
The participants emphasized the importance of new objectives facing agricultural science within the framework of the Strategy for the Development of Science in Turkmenistan for 2024–2052, noting the significant role of expanding international cooperation in this area.
The international scientific and practical conference became an important platform for the coordinated development of science, education and production in Turkmenistan’s agro-industrial complex, the exchange of global experience and the implementation of innovative initiatives in agriculture.
