The project, which aims to develop climate-resilient value chains in agriculture, is being implemented with financial support from Japan.
The ceremony took place at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University as part of the National Agro Dialogue. Among the participants were Deputy Minister Mirbek Duyyshev, the Japanese Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Ryuichi Hirano, and the UN WFP Director in Kyrgyzstan Kojiro Nakai.
Agriculture remains a key source of income for many rural residents of Kyrgyzstan. However, this sector faces serious challenges, including the impacts of climate change, water resource shortages, and insufficient application of modern agricultural technologies.
Deputy Minister Mirbek Duyyshev noted that the new project aligns with national priorities aimed at improving agricultural productivity and supporting farmers' cooperatives.
“The initiative will contribute to improving food security and livelihoods in the regions most vulnerable to climate change. Special attention is given to supporting small farmers, including women, through the establishment of mutual aid groups and cooperatives. The project will also promote sustainable management of water and land resources and strengthen market links in mountain communities,” the statement said.
The project will be implemented with technical support from JICA and will become part of the ministry's overall plan to develop clusters of value chains in the fruit and vegetable sector.
As part of this initiative, farmers will be provided with:
- high-quality seedlings;
- climate-resilient greenhouses with drip irrigation systems;
- water tanks;
- sites for organic compost production;
- small storage facilities to reduce post-harvest losses.
- agriculture considering climatic conditions;
- post-harvest management;
- finance and cooperative management.
