China, Central Asia strengthen agricultural cooperation

Abdullah Begmatov, a cotton farmer in Uzbekistan, is very optimistic about his yield this year, thanks to advanced irrigation techniques from China and guidance from Chinese experts.

Begmatov's family has been living in the Syrdarya region of Uzbekistan for generations. In 2020, Begmatov began working with a Chinese agricultural firm to adopt a drip irrigation system for his cotton field.

"The drip irrigation method not only helps to reduce costs, it is also easy to operate and supports water conservation," the 57-year-old farmer said.