Turkmenistan to launch high-yield cotton ‘Yolöten-54’ in 2025
New variety set to enhance productivity, bolster exports, and accelerate mechanized farming
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (MNTV) – Turkmenistan is gearing up to introduce a high-yield, medium-fiber cotton variety, “Yolöten-54,” in 2025 as part of its efforts to modernize agriculture, boost exports, and strengthen mechanized harvesting.
The new strain has outperformed existing varieties in trials, offering higher yields and better fiber quality.
According to Business Turkmenistan, “Yolöten-54” underwent extensive testing in the Ahal, Mary, and Lebap regions, demonstrating superior productivity compared to the widely used “Yolöten-39.” In 2023, it delivered 45.8 centners per hectare—8.1 centners more than its predecessor.
The latest 2024 trials confirmed its advantage, yielding 41.9 centners per hectare, exceeding “Yolöten-39” by 4.6 centners.
Further advancing the sector, Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Agriculture has introduced two additional varieties—”Yolöten-63″ (fine fiber) and “Yolöten-64” (medium fiber)—for trials in 2025, reinforcing the country’s commitment to innovation in cotton production.
Cotton remains a vital part of Turkmenistan’s economy, with increasing investment in mechanized farming and international trade.
The Khalach Cotton Yarn Factory in Lebap exported over 1,000 tons of finished products to Armenia, Poland, Iran, Uzbekistan, Turkey, and Russia—half of its total 2,300-ton output.
Similarly, the Turkmenabat Cotton Spinning Factory exported 695 tons of cotton yarn between January and October 2023, earning over 10 million Turkmenistani manats ($2.8 million).
Turkmenistan has also strengthened international collaborations to enhance mechanized cotton harvesting. In 2022, discussions with Turkish experts focused on improving automation and developing high-yield varieties suited for large-scale mechanized farming.
With the upcoming introduction of “Yolöten-54” and other high-performing cotton strains, Turkmenistan is taking a significant step toward increasing agricultural efficiency, expanding exports, and reducing dependence on manual labor in the cotton sector.
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