Cotton yields doubled thanks to cutting-edge technology
Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the cotton cultivation process using the Xinjiang method at the "Oltinkul Agro-cluster" enterprise.
The country places special emphasis on agricultural development, the introduction of advanced technologies in the sector, and the application of scientific innovations and approaches to production.
A decree issued by the Head of State on December 9, 2025, aimed at boosting yields in cotton and grain farming, has provided a crucial legal framework for expanding these efforts.
Implementing the Xinjiang method in cotton farming not only significantly increases yields but also conserves water, fertilizers, and other resources, while reducing the costs associated with crop maintenance.
The "Oltinkul Agro-cluster" enterprise covers a total cultivated area of 850 hectares, with 23 hectares dedicated to cotton grown using the Xinjiang method.
Under the Xinjiang technology, cotton seeds are sown in two rows beneath a plastic film. This maintains stable soil moisture and temperature levels, ensuring early and uniform seed germination.
Drip irrigation and fertigation systems deliver water and nutrients directly to the cotton roots. This minimizes resource waste, resulting in water savings of up to 40 percent and fertilizer savings of nearly 30 percent.
While traditional cultivation methods yield an average of 30–35 centners of cotton per hectare, the Xinjiang technology boosts this figure to 60–70 centners. The favorable microclimate created beneath the plastic film also allows for harvesting 10–15 days earlier than on traditional fields. The majority of the enterprise's agricultural operations are carried out using agricultural drones. This enables a significant reduction in the need for specialized machinery and fuel consumption.
The Head of State was briefed on the project's implementation results, its economic efficiency, and plans to further expand the use of this technology.
A decree issued by the Head of State on December 9, 2025, aimed at boosting yields in cotton and grain farming, has provided a crucial legal framework for expanding these efforts.
Implementing the Xinjiang method in cotton farming not only significantly increases yields but also conserves water, fertilizers, and other resources, while reducing the costs associated with crop maintenance.
The "Oltinkul Agro-cluster" enterprise covers a total cultivated area of 850 hectares, with 23 hectares dedicated to cotton grown using the Xinjiang method.
Under the Xinjiang technology, cotton seeds are sown in two rows beneath a plastic film. This maintains stable soil moisture and temperature levels, ensuring early and uniform seed germination.
Drip irrigation and fertigation systems deliver water and nutrients directly to the cotton roots. This minimizes resource waste, resulting in water savings of up to 40 percent and fertilizer savings of nearly 30 percent.
While traditional cultivation methods yield an average of 30–35 centners of cotton per hectare, the Xinjiang technology boosts this figure to 60–70 centners. The favorable microclimate created beneath the plastic film also allows for harvesting 10–15 days earlier than on traditional fields. The majority of the enterprise's agricultural operations are carried out using agricultural drones. This enables a significant reduction in the need for specialized machinery and fuel consumption.
The Head of State was briefed on the project's implementation results, its economic efficiency, and plans to further expand the use of this technology.
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