Uzbekistan Exceeds Cotton Harvest Target Amidst Persistent Irrigation Water Losses

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture announced the cotton harvest reached 4.63 million tons by October 22, surpassing its target by 3%. Mechanization accounted for 76% of the harvest. However, a recent study highlighted significant water losses in the country's irrigation systems, with an estimated 37% of water lost during transportation.

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