Tashkent, May 7 -- A recent decree of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev provides for the establishment of potato clusters and cooperatives.

These clusters aim at the production of consumer and seed potatoes on solid areas based on innovative and resource-saving technologies, as well as the creation of a value chain in this area.

The document approved a list of districts and regions that specialize in the production of consumer and seed potatoes.

According to the decree, starting from May 1, 2020, commercial loans for up to 12 months are allocated to farmers and agricultural enterprises that produce potatoes, as well as potato clusters and cooperatives, to finance the purchase of seed potatoes.

Seed potatoes imported from abroad before July...