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Video. Uzbekistan sets higher 2027 cotton yield target after record harvest

Updated: 6 November 2026 - 15:28 GMT+1

Officials say Uzbekistan harvested more than five million tonnes of raw cotton, about 25% more than in 2025, with machines picking around 85% of the crop.

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