Intensive peach orchard established in Turkestan region
A peach orchard project using Turkish seedlings and drip irrigation is being implemented in Turkestan, with plans to expand to cherries and elite grapes.
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A peach orchard project using Turkish seedlings and drip irrigation is being implemented in Turkestan, with plans to expand to cherries and elite grapes.
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Russian fiber flax varieties registered in China for the first time; cooperation agreements signed between Russian and Chinese agricultural universities.
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Kazakhstan and Russia discussed cooperation in breeding livestock and poultry, focusing on genetic independence, joint projects, and improved logistics.
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