Bishkek, Aug. 21, 2025 /Kabar/. Active harvesting of beans has begun in Talas region of Kyrgyzstan. In the village of Orto-Aryk, farmers are already harvesting the Nirvana variety, which is traditionally in high demand both on the domestic and foreign markets, the Ministry of Agriculture reported.
According to one of the local villagers, this year 1.5 hectares of beans sowed and got a good harvest. On average, about 1.5 tons of produce can be harvested from one hectare.
The current price of beans on the market is 105-110 soms per kilogram. Harvesting is carried out using agricultural machinery: for example, harvesting from two hectares costs about 5,000 soms. Due to the hot weather, harvesting began 15-20 days earlier than usual.
Overall, in Talas district in 2025, beans were sown on an area of 12,183 hectares, which is 319 hectares more than last year. More than four varieties of beans are grown in the region, and harvesting is currently in full swing.
Talas beans, including the Nirvana variety, are exported to more than 30 countries around the world, strengthening Kyrgyzstan's position as one of the leading producers of legumes in Central Asia.