Globally, automobile companies often expand into other sectors, creating diversified businesses. ADM Group also follows this approach, manufacturing vehicles in Jizzakh region. One of its new areas of activity is intensive horticulture in the Aral Sea region.

Many believe that horticulture is not economically feasible in the harsh climate of the Aral Sea region, where saline soils dominate. However, the ongoing project, worth 55 billion UZS, is transforming this view.

Drawing on international experience, ADM Group, which manufactures automobiles in Jizzakh region, is not limiting its activities to this sector alone and is developing intensive horticulture as part of its diversified operations.

The orchard spans 330 hectares. Most importantly, 300 jobs have been created here for residents. Rural residents who previously had no stable source of income can now work close to home and provide for their families.

Currently, 250,000 black plum saplings cultivated in the United States are planted over 69 hectares. Known for their high resistance to saline soils, these trees start producing fruit in only two years. Each tree produces 50-60 kilograms of fruit. The large size of the fruit and the simple separation of the stone from the flesh make this variety ideal for processing.

To ensure efficient use of land resources and increase income, a high-yielding tomato variety has been planted between the trees. An average yield of 40-45 tons per hectare can be achieved.

Modern orchard technologies have made it possible to address water scarcity effectively. Closed drainage and drip irrigation systems have been installed at the site. Under conventional irrigation, 12,000 liters of water are used per hectare.

Thanks to the new system, this figure has been reduced to just 5,000 liters. As a result, water savings can be up to 60 percent.

Water is delivered directly to the roots of the trees, preventing inefficient use. Plants absorb up to 90 percent of the fertilizers applied with the water. Maintaining uniform moisture levels further increases productivity. Thanks to the system’s full automation, a single operator can easily manage an area spanning hundreds of hectares.

It was noted that establishing such a modern orchard, despite the challenging climatic conditions, demonstrates the entrepreneurs’ boldness and openness to innovation.

The equipment installed here, which allows fruit to be dried and processed immediately after harvest, significantly increases the value of the finished products.

The project also includes a specific marketing plan for the finished products. Mutually beneficial export agreements have already been signed with China, Korea, and Russia.

The successful approach used in Kegeyli will now be expanded across all of Karakalpakstan.

The area of intensive orchards in the region is planned to increase to 10,000 hectares, creating 40,000 permanent and seasonal jobs.

Here, the Head of State spoke with farmers. They particularly noted the reforms underway in the country and expressed gratitude for the continued attention to the development of Karakalpakstan.