Cotton harvesting continues steadily in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, 15.09.2026 /Khovar/. The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan said that, by 14 September 2026, farmers across the country had harvested 39 190 tonnes of cotton. To ensure timely picking, about 70 000 cotton pickers have been mobilised.

The report says agriculture officials in districts and regions have been instructed to gather the crop grown by farmers without losses. Cotton growing is considered one of Tajikistan’s main strategic sectors.

According to the plan, Tajik farmers are expected to harvest more than 394 000 tonnes of cotton this year. In 2026, the planned cotton planting area stood at 186 800 hectares.