At the initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan and in implementation of the Order of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan dated 2 January 2026, No. AP-952, entitled “Schedule of Celebrations, Anniversaries, Festivals, Exhibitions, Cultural and Educational Events, Competitions and Folk Crafts in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026”, the “Potato Growers’ Festival, Exhibition and Sale of Potatoes” was held on 8 November 2026 at Mehrgon Market in Dushanbe. The event was organized in cooperation with relevant ministries and agencies, as well as the executive bodies of state authority of the regions, the city of Dushanbe, and the cities and districts under republican jurisdiction.
The festival was attended by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Sulaimon Ziyozoda, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan Kurbon Hakimzoda, heads and representatives of relevant ministries and agencies, executive bodies of state authority of the regions, the city of Dushanbe, and the cities and districts under republican jurisdiction, representatives of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Tajik Agrarian University named Shirinsho Shotemur, agricultural producers from various cities and districts of the country, as well as residents and visitors of the capital.
In his address, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Sulaimon Ziyozoda expressed his gratitude to agricultural producers and participants for their dedicated work, notable achievements in the agricultural sector, and the high standard of organization of the event. He also highlighted the continuous attention and support provided by the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, particularly emphasizing the importance of developing potato production in the country.
The main objective of the event was to promote the development of agricultural production, showcase the fruits of farmers’ hard work, facilitate the exchange of experience, and strengthen the link between scientific research and agricultural production. In addition, various potato varieties and dishes prepared from potatoes were presented to residents of the capital and festival participants. A potato fair was also organized, offering products to consumers at affordable prices.
According to statistical data, in order to ensure the country's consumer markets are adequately supplied with food products, potatoes were planted on a total area of 68,000 hectares across all categories of farms in the republic, which is 3,600 hectares more than in the previous year.
According to statistical data, as of 1 October 2026, a total of 1,031,647 tonnes of potatoes had been harvested across all categories of farms in the republic, representing an increase of 135,128 tonnes compared to the same period of the previous year.
At the conclusion of the event, participants who excelled in various award categories and demonstrated active participation were recognized with diplomas, certificates of appreciation, and commemorative gifts presented by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Press Centre Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan
