New Plant Donates 200 Tons of Fertilizer for Greening Bishkek and Osh
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At a glance
- A national chemical plant donated 200 tons of specialized fertilizer for greening projects in Bishkek and Osh, Kyrgyzstan.
- The fertilizer, produced using Chinese technology, is adapted to Central Asian soils and contains humic substances to nourish the soil and microelements for plant development.
- The donation aims to support urban beautification efforts and improve soil fertility, with officials highlighting the importance of soil care.
In a gesture of environmental support, a national chemical plant has donated 200 tons of specialized fertilizer to aid greening initiatives in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, and the city of Osh. The initiative, coordinated by the China-Kyrgyzstan General Chamber of Commerce and Investment, took place during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit held in Bishkek.
Each city will receive 100 tons of the fertilizer, which is produced using advanced Chinese technological developments. The formulation is specifically adapted to the unique soil conditions found in Central Asia. A key feature of this fertilizer is its inclusion of humic substances, described as "food for the soil itself," which are crucial for enhancing soil fertility and structure.
Beyond humic components, the fertilizer also contains essential nutrients like nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, albeit in smaller quantities. These elements directly benefit plant growth, strengthening root systems and improving resistance to diseases. This unique composition aims to boost plant resilience, promote better development, and ultimately increase crop yield and quality where applicable.
Bakyyt Torobaev, a special representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan, emphasized the importance of soil health, stating, "If we do not take care of our land, do not replenish the necessary nutrients, and do not properly care for it, it cannot give us a good harvest." He noted that Kyrgyzstan consumes approximately 150,000 to 200,000 tons of fertilizer annually and that the plant aims for both domestic supply and export.
Representatives from Bishkek and Osh formally accepted the donation, acknowledging its practical value for seasonal maintenance of urban green spaces. The collaboration underscores the importance of ongoing interaction between the chemical plant and local authorities to foster urban beautification and environmental well-being.
We usually don't analyze the soil. We constantly apply nitrogen fertilizers and as a result, gradually lose soil fertility. Therefore, the main direction here is humic substances. The fertilizer contains humic components. In simple terms, these are substances that nourish the soil itself. In addition, the fertilizer contains nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. Their content is relatively small, but they directly affect the plant. Nutrients bind with humic components, help improve soil fertility and strengthen the plant's root system. Thanks to this, the plant becomes more resistant to diseases, develops better, and yield and product quality increase. This is the peculiarity of this fertilizer. In general, Kyrgyzstan consumes about 150โ200 thousand tons of fertilizers annually. The plant's goal is not only to focus on the domestic market but also to export fertilizers. Of course, this will not completely solve the problem of nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium supply. But the main task is to improve the condition of our land. Once again, I want to emphasize: land is mother. If we do not take care of our land, do not replenish the necessary nutrients and do not properly care for it, it cannot give us a good harvest.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.