Agricultural development is progressing in the Panjjob area of Mir Said Ali Hamadoni district in southern Tajikistan, where the private company Toj AGRO is implementing several horticultural projects across 75 hectares of irrigated land.
Of this area, 72 hectares are already planted with intensive orchards and vineyards. The farm employs around 150 permanent workers, with over 450 seasonal workers involved during peak periods.
On 50 hectares, Toj AGRO is trialing high-yield grape varieties imported from China and several European countries. The goal is to assess suitability for export production. These varieties have already reached yields of 20 tonnes per hectare in the second year of cultivation. The company plans to expand vineyards to 100 hectares, aiming for an annual output of up to 1,500 tonnes by 2027.
In addition to grape cultivation, the company is growing planting material, cuttings, and saplings, sufficient to establish 30 more hectares of vineyards. A new apple orchard has been planted using modern, high-yielding, climate-resistant varieties on the site of an older orchard.
The farm has also built two modern greenhouses covering 4 hectares. These are used for year-round vegetable and citrus production, including tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. A refrigerated storage unit with a 1,000-tonne capacity has been installed to support post-harvest handling.
The company is experimenting with citrus trees and mango cultivation. While still at the trial stage, these crops could expand if results remain promising under local climate conditions.
Source: avesta.tj
