Bell Peppers from Kyrgyzstan’s Manas District Reach Markets in Russia and Kazakhstan

The harvest of Lastochka bell peppers has begun in Manas district in Kyrgyzstan’s Talas region, where the crop occupies 1,350 hectares this year.

Average yields range from 200 to 250 centners per hectare. Farmers are currently carrying out harvesting work across the district, which is one of Talas region’s agricultural areas and has 18,800 hectares of arable land.

Access to foreign markets is especially important for local agricultural producers. Bell peppers grown in Manas district are exported to Russia and Kazakhstan.

The average selling price currently stands at 40 to 45 soms per kilogram. The combination of strong yields and demand abroad makes bell pepper cultivation a promising and profitable direction for farmers in the district.