Use of Biological Methods in Chardjou District Increases Crop Yields

These days, in the agricultural fields of our region, along with feeding crops with mineral fertilizers according to agrotechnical standards, irrigation, and other care activities, protecting plants from pests using biological methods is also being successfully carried out. Specialists from the plant protection service’s Chardjou district branch are working diligently to increase crop yields and protect plants from pests.

We discussed the benefits and effectiveness of biological methods with the head specialist of the department, Alymbay Hojamkulov. He said:

— In accordance with the instructions of our respected President, we work to organize the operation of bioplants more effectively in connection with increasing crop yields. The bioplants operating in our district carry out their activities based on a special plan. They are provided with the necessary resources and equipment, and specific tasks are set before the specialists.

Currently, with the widespread adoption of biological methods, efforts to increase the abundance of food and other agricultural products are reaching new levels. When using biological methods, no harm is done to the soil composition or human health. Thus, these methods create conditions for producing ecologically clean, healthy products and achieving high yields.

— There are currently 21 bioplants operating across the district. They are located within each farmers’ association. For example, in the Jumaguly Hekimov and "Watan" farmers’ associations, there are two bioplants each. Targeted work is carried out here to prevent the spread of plant diseases and pests.

These bioplants cultivate beneficial entomophages such as gabrobracon, golden eye (Chrysopa), and trichogramma to combat pests affecting cotton, wheat, rice, as well as green and garden crops. Their benefits are great in fighting insects harmful to crops. Experience from previous years has proven the effectiveness and convenience of these methods. That is why producers currently demand these beneficial entomophages more and more. These resources are sold to them at discounted prices.

— Could you explain the usage of entomophages?

— For every hectare of cotton fields, 1,000 gabrobracons and 300 golden eyes are released. Trichogramma is used in three stages: first 1 gram is released, then increased to 2 grams. For 1,000 hectares of cotton, 1 kilogram of trichogramma is sufficient. These measures show very effective results against pests such as cotton bollworm, armyworm, wheat aphid, thrips, whiteflies, and aphids.

The use of beneficial entomophages — gabrobracon, golden eye, and trichogramma — during June to August positively affects the healthy growth and high yield of cotton. Along with the dedicated efforts of farmers, proper organization of pest control is also very important in achieving these positive results.