Ýigit Economic Entity, located in Kaka District of Ahal Region, plans to expand its tomato production. The company produced more than 76,000 tons of tomatoes during the 2025–2026 harvest season and plans to increase its tomato cultivation area to more than 350 hectares in the new 2026–2027 season. This was reported in a press release published by the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan.
The company is currently preparing for the new harvest season at its modern greenhouse complexes. Modern technologies, including automated irrigation and humidity-control, lighting and plant-feeding systems, are used for tomato cultivation.
More Than 76,000 Tons of Tomatoes Produced
During the 2025–2026 harvest season, Ýigit Economic Entity produced a total of more than 76,000 tons of tomatoes.
The produce was supplied to the domestic market, while surplus volumes were exported to foreign countries. Particular attention is paid to ensuring that tomatoes grown by the company meet international quality standards.
Tomato Production Area to Exceed 350 Hectares
The company plans to further increase its production capacity during the 2026–2027 harvest season.
The total area of greenhouses used for tomato cultivation is planned to reach more than 350 hectares during the new season.
The expansion is aimed at increasing production, strengthening supplies to the domestic market and expanding export opportunities.
More Than 250,000 Tomato Seedlings Planted
As part of preparations for the new harvest season, the company’s employees have raised more than 250,000 tomato seedlings.
The seedlings have been planted in greenhouses covering 10 hectares. They were grown from seeds of high-yielding tomato varieties imported from the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Work to plant the seedlings in other greenhouse areas is also continuing.
Modern Technologies and International Expertise
The greenhouses operated by Ýigit Economic Entity use automated irrigation and humidity-control, lighting and plant-feeding systems that allow the conditions required for tomato cultivation to be monitored and managed.
The company’s employees cooperate with foreign specialists, particularly agricultural experts and scientists from the Netherlands, on modern tomato cultivation methods, increasing yields and introducing innovative technologies into production.
The company’s production results from the previous season and its planned expansion for the new season demonstrate the continued development of modern greenhouse farming in Ahal Region.
Source: TSTB press release
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