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A promising project by the Institute of Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan is approaching completion — the development of a universal liquid fertilizer for greenhouse farms under the names KAS-28, -30, and -32. These formulas contain potassium, nitrogen, ammonium nitrate, and other additives.
The new product is already attracting interest from domestic market players involved in the cultivation of greenhouse vegetables, citrus crops, and bananas. Neighboring countries have also expressed readiness to purchase the fertilizer in "unlimited quantities." The institute plans to take part in the production process to ensure it develops within the country, on a scientific basis, with laboratory quality control — aiming to produce a high-quality product that will benefit agricultural production.
Presenting the project, Amanmurat Remezanov, Senior Engineer of the Department for Technological Projects and Implementation, noted that the fertilizer mix contains all the nutrients necessary for the growth and development of greenhouse plants — including vitamins, minerals, microelements, and components for protection against plant diseases and pests.
According to the instructions, the liquid fertilizer should be diluted to the required concentration based on the needs of specific crops and overall production. It is then applied through a drip irrigation system directly to the plant roots, providing both watering and fertilization simultaneously.
The mixture is environmentally friendly — safe for the soil, surrounding ecosystem, and the vegetables grown. Open-field vegetable growers, as well as berry and melon producers, are also expected to benefit from this effective fertility solution.
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From Market Stall to Manufacturing Powerhouse: The Success Story of “Ak Gaýa”
The story of Ak Gaýa is a shining example of perseverance, ambition, and the ability to grow with time. What began as a small trading venture at a local market has evolved into one of Turkmenistan’s leading manufacturers of construction materials.
It all started in 1994, when brothers Annamyrat and Shamyrat Apowow registered the private enterprise Ak Gaýa to trade construction mixtures at the Bedew market. At first, they had no shop — all sales were made directly from their vehicle.
Thanks to their determination and hard work, business began to flourish. In 1997, they rented a store space at the same market, and by 2002, having purchased the premises, started importing products directly from Turkey.
By 2005, their retail network expanded to three stores — two at the Altyn Asyr market and one at Bedew.
A new milestone came in 2015, when the brothers decided to launch their own production. The company was re-registered as a Limited Liability Company. It obtained 25 hectares of land in the Balkan region for the construction of a plant producing building mixtures and gypsum boards. The construction was carried out using internal funds by the affiliated company Ak Ýaýla.
At the same time, Ak Gaýa leased 2.12 hectares of land in the industrial zone of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan in Ahal region for stores and warehouses, and 300 hectares in the Bereket farming association for livestock breeding and fodder cultivation.
From 2016, Ak Gaýa expanded its retail operations, offering a wide range of construction and household products. Between 2018 and 2020, the company continued building its production complex, purchased state-of-the-art equipment with the help of local bank financing, and gradually launched production of dry construction mixes and gypsum boards.
In 2018, Ak Gaýa registered its own trademark for plaster and putty — “Ak Alçi”, now recognized as a symbol of reliability and quality.
On December 8, 2020, a grand opening ceremony was held in the Balkan region for Ak Gaýa’s new factory producing gypsum boards and dry mixtures. The plant’s production capacity reaches 4 million square meters of gypsum board and 5,000 tons of dry mixtures per year. Equipped with modern technology from Spain, Turkey, and China, the factory ensures compliance with industrial, environmental, and fire safety standards.
Today, Ak Gaýa LLC is not only a major industrial producer but also operates the largest DIY retail network in Turkmenistan, offering over 11,000 product types across multiple categories.
From humble beginnings at a local market to the establishment of a high-tech manufacturing plant, Ak Gaýa’s journey is an inspiring story of Turkmen entrepreneurship — built on hard work, vision, and self-belief.
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