Over 5 million tons of cotton harvested in Uzbekistan — a record against 4 million tons a year earlier
Minister of Agriculture Ibrohim Abdurahmonov announced at a press conference on November 6 that more than 5 million tons of cotton were harvested in 2026, compared with almost 4 million tons in 2025. The growth is attributed to biotechnological varieties resistant to the cotton bollworm, dense sowing, and a new technology of preparing the crop for ripening starting August 1. At a press conference on November 6, Minister of Agriculture Ibrohim Abdurakhmonov reported a cotton harvest of more than 5 million tons in 2026, compared with almost 4 million tons in 2025. The growth is attributed to biotechnological varieties resistant to the cotton bollworm, denser sowing, and a new technology for preparing the crop for ripening starting August 1.
Aziz Karimov