On November 2, 2026, a scientific and practical conference entitled “Harvest Festival – A Celebration of Creative Labour, Prosperity and Unity” was held at the Turkmen Agricultural Institute on the occasion of the Harvest Festival.
During the conference, presentations were delivered on important topics, including the role of the Harvest Festival in national traditions and public life, the achievements of the country’s agricultural sector, ensuring the sustainable development of agriculture, strengthening food abundance, and increasing the efficiency of farmers’ labour. Particular attention was paid to the importance of farmers’ dedicated work in achieving abundant harvests, scientific approaches to increasing land productivity, as well as educating the younger generation in the spirit of respect for national farming traditions and appreciation of honest labour.
During the conference, Yazkuli Ataev, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Agrochemistry and Soil Science and Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, delivered a presentation entitled “Sustainable Development of Agriculture – A Guarantee of Food Abundance”. In his presentation, he elaborated on the importance of science and modern technologies in ensuring the sustainable development of agricultural production, preserving soil fertility, rational use of land and water resources, as well as addressing important issues related to ensuring food abundance in the country. He also emphasised the economic and social significance of the ongoing activities in the agricultural sector.
Bahar Yusupova, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Agrochemistry and Soil Science and Candidate of Biological Sciences, delivered a presentation entitled “The Harvest Festival – A Celebration of Introducing the Younger Generation to the Achievements of Farmers’ Labour and Strengthening Respect for Honest Work”. In her presentation, she extensively highlighted the importance of this holiday in educating the younger generation in the spirit of diligence, responsibility and respect for honest labour. She also emphasised the importance of passing national farming traditions on to young people and fostering respect for prosperity and well-being achieved through conscientious work.
Dovlet Durdyyev, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Tractors and Agricultural Machinery, delivered a presentation entitled “Creative Labour and Abundant Harvest – The Foundation of a Prosperous Life”. In his presentation, he spoke about the importance of modern machinery and mechanisation in agricultural production, the role of agricultural machinery in making farmers’ work easier, improving production efficiency, as well as the significance of creative labour in achieving abundant harvests. These presentations enriched the content of the conference and further enhanced its significance.
The presentations delivered during the scientific and practical conference were listened to with great interest, followed by an exchange of views on their content. The conference played an important role in increasing the interest of academic staff and students in the development of the agricultural sector and scientific and technological innovations, promoting the value and significance of farmers' labour, and facilitating the exchange of professional experience.
At the conclusion of the conference, the participants expressed their profound gratitude and sincere appreciation to the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Hero Arkadag, and the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan, Arkadagly Hero Serdar, for creating extensive opportunities for the development of the country’s agricultural sector, ensuring food abundance, advancing science and education, providing young people with modern educational opportunities, and fostering productive and creative work.
Eset OVULYAGULYYEV,
Lecturer in the Department of Horticulture and Vegetable Growing at the Turkmen Agricultural Institute