USAID Turkmenistan AgTech Project Quarterly Report Year 1 Quarter 2

The Agriculture Technology Program for Turkmenistan (AgTech) takes a comprehensive approach to agricultural development in Turkmenistan by implementing high-impact activities in the livestock and greenhouse horticulture sectors to achieve the two objectives: improve genetics, education and organizations for private livestock producers; introduce successful agribusiness practices.

Training materials have been developed for livestock and horticulture modules and distributed to all the participants. Major activities of quarter two ( January–March 2011) include implementing Training-of-Trainers (TOT) sessions in Ashgabat for Livestock Animal Health and Horticulture Plant Care, reconstructing two greenhouses in Mary and Lebap, and preparing for an artificial insemination (AI) TOT that will take place in April-May. Working with German firm Satimex, the Project has started running seed trials to identify the best products for Turkmen soil conditions. The Project is also working with local stakeholders in the Mary Velayat to create an AI Service Center that will be completed in FYQ3 of this year.