The bill “On the Agricultural Sector” passed its first reading at today’s plenary session of the Milli Majlis (National Assembly).
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports that the new legislation sets out mechanisms for organizing agriculture, providing state support, using land and water resources, protecting plant and animal health, and developing rural areas.
The bill clarifies the definitions of primary and industrial processing of agricultural products and provides for a rating system for agricultural producers. Data from an information system and producers’ ratings will be taken into account when state support measures are allocated.
The document also identifies land consolidation, the introduction of modern irrigation systems, the development of agricultural cooperatives and agro-clusters, the expansion of contract-based production, and improved market access for farmers as priorities.
It also envisages measures to support adaptation to climate change, efficient use of water resources, digitalization, agricultural research and vocational training.
The bill defines the scope of agricultural services. These include subsidies, land and water analysis, seed certification, registration of agricultural machinery, animal examinations and plant-protection measures.
The document also sets out provisions on state oversight of the agricultural sector, the development of sales infrastructure and the promotion of agritourism. Once the law takes effect, the laws “On Grain,” “On Tea Growing,” “On Cotton Growing” and “On Agricultural Cooperation” are to be repealed.
