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Today is Farmers' Day; the sector provides jobs for more than 61% of the working-age population
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On 15 October 2026, Khovar reported on Farmers' Day in Tajikistan and highlighted agriculture's role in the economy, employment, exports, and the development of crop production, horticulture, livestock, poultry and fish farming.
On 15 October 2026, under the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Holidays, 15 October has been designated as Farmers' Day in the country. Khovar said the steady development of agriculture is one of the Government of Tajikistan's main objectives, and that Emomali Rahmon has described the sector as one of the key branches of the national economy.
According to the report, agriculture now accounts for more than 21% of GDP and provides jobs for more than 61% of the working-age population. Total agricultural output in 2025 reached 84.7 billion somoni, while agricultural exports in the first six months of this year totalled 40.5 million dollars.
The piece also cites figures on sowing plans, seed production, horticulture and viticulture, livestock, beekeeping, poultry farming and fish farming, with several output indicators for 2025 and 2026.
Source: Khovar National News Agency
Source: Khovar National News Agency
Source: President of the Republic of Tajikistan
Source: Khovar National News Agency