1,100 Tons of Melons and Gourds Harvested in Turkestan Region
Farmers in Turkestan region harvest 1,100 tons of melons and gourds in 2026, with exports to Russia and domestic markets.
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Farmers in Turkestan region harvest 1,100 tons of melons and gourds in 2026, with exports to Russia and domestic markets.
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