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Agriculture

Since the beginning of the year, Kyrgyzstan has purchased pasta products from Tajikistan for $1.5 million

According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee, there has been a 2% increase in pasta imports during the first nine months of 2025. From January to September, Kyrgyzstan imported 3,600 tons of pasta products from eight different countries. The total value of this import exceeded 6 million dollars. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, 3,500 tons were imported worth 5.6 million dollars, which also confirms a 2% increase.

11.12.2025, 14:59
Industry

"There is no opportunity to steal coal at Kara-Keche," - Deputy Head of "Kyrgyz Komur" on possible speculation

- As part of the fight against speculation, OJSC "Kyrgyz Komur" has intensified control over the export of coal from the Kara-Keche deposit by implementing a tracking system for deliveries through QR codes. This was announced in an interview on the radio by the company's deputy director Rustambek Sadyraliev. As Sadyraliev noted, strict security measures are in place at the Kara-Keche site. "The theft of coal at Kara-Keche is impossible. We have a security service, and

11.12.2025, 10:29
Industry

Since the beginning of the year, producer prices for industrial goods have increased by 28.9%

- Starting from January 2025, according to the National Statistical Committee, producer prices for industrial goods and services increased by 28.9% compared to December 2024. The main factor behind this growth was a rise of 34.7% in manufacturing industries. From January to October 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, prices for industrial goods and services increased by 23%. The largest increase was recorded in the production of basic metals and finished metal products, where the growth

10.12.2025, 12:57
Industry

In "Kyrgyz Komur," the reasons for the appearance of fine coal fraction in winter were explained.

- On the air of the radio on December 10, 2025, the Deputy Director of "Kyrgyz Komur," Rustambek Sadyraliev, discussed issues related to the quality of coal during the winter season. According to Sadyraliev, with the onset of cold weather, consumers have complaints, particularly regarding the fine fraction of coal and the smoke produced during its combustion. He noted that in winter, the issue of air quality becomes especially relevant in Bishkek, and the "coal issue" plays

10.12.2025, 12:54
Agriculture

In Bishkek, the international conference "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic: A Sustainable Future" is taking place.

- Today, December 10, an international conference dedicated to the issues of "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic: A Sustainable Future" has commenced in Bishkek. Within the framework of the event, three key areas will be addressed, which play an important role in ensuring the sustainable development of the country:

10.12.2025, 12:46
Industry

In early 2025, 9 million cubic meters of overburden work completed and 1.2 million tons of coal mined, - "Kyrgyz Komur"

In Kyrgyzstan, there are about 48-50 coal mining companies, among which OJSC "Kyrgyz Komur" stands out. The deputy director of this enterprise, Rustambek Sadyraliyev, shared this information in an interview for the radio on December 10, 2025. According to his statement, preparations for the winter season begin long before the cold weather arrives. The government of the country decided on May 28, 2025, to take the issue of winter preparations under special control and approved a

10.12.2025, 12:05
Agriculture

Wheat harvest in Russia in the 2025/26 season will increase by 7%, - USDA

- According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the wheat harvest forecast in Russia has been revised. The updated information was presented on December 9. According to the new estimate, Russian farmers are expected to harvest 87.5 million tons of wheat, which is 1% more than indicated in November and 7% higher than last season's harvest level.

10.12.2025, 11:52
Agriculture

FAO has transferred drip irrigation equipment to the breeding center of Kyrgyzstan

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) representation in Kyrgyzstan has transferred equipment for a drip irrigation system to the Kyrgyz Experimental Breeding Center. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The transferred equipment includes a drip irrigation system designed for a plot of 5 hectares, as well as three tanks, each capable of holding 5 tons of water.

09.12.2025, 16:54
Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture urges farmers to switch to winter sowing of wheat and barley

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan has already sown over 60% of the planned areas for winter crops. This was reported on the air by Turat Idirisov, head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation in the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry. According to Idirisov, the ministry has set a goal this year to convince farmers of the necessity to switch to a winter cropping system for 100% of wheat and barley sowings. More than 500,000 hectares of grains are

09.12.2025, 13:57
Agriculture

At the "Ak-Tilek" Checkpoint, a cargo with 6.5 tons of fish products from Iran was not allowed through

- At the checkpoint "Ak-Tilek," located in the Chui region, an attempt to import 6480 kg of fish from the Islamic Republic of Iran into Kyrgyzstan was stopped. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. During the inspection, employees of the border veterinary control point found discrepancies with the veterinary and sanitary requirements established within the framework of the EAEU. After confirming the violation of standards, a report was drawn up for the

09.12.2025, 13:56
Agriculture

State Veterinary Inspection: Agricultural Animals Are Not Allowed on the Marketplace Without Documents

According to information from the service, checks are being conducted in the markets for the presence of ear tags on cattle and chips on horses. Animals that do not have the necessary documents will not be allowed into the trading areas. Penalties are provided for violations: 5,500 soms for individuals and 17,500 soms for legal entities. Furthermore, drivers are prohibited from transporting livestock without the appropriate accompanying documents. "Our specialists are conducting raids and

09.12.2025, 13:23
Agriculture

Harvesting in Kyrgyzstan is coming to an end: 98-99% of agricultural crops have already been gathered, - Ministry of Agriculture

- In Kyrgyzstan, the harvest for the year 2025 has currently been completed, with 98-99% of all agricultural crops collected. This was reported on the air by Turat Idirisov, head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. As noted by Idirisov, the season was challenging due to high temperatures and a lack of moisture, which negatively affected the yield of rain-fed lands. While the harvest of

09.12.2025, 12:23
Agriculture

Maksat Kocherov Appointed Director of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine at the Ministry of Agriculture

- Maksat Avangardovich Kocherov has been appointed as the director of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine, which is under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This decision was made by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev. Kocherov's appointment became possible thanks to the proposal of Bakyt Torobaev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of

09.12.2025, 11:20
Agriculture

In Osh Region, a company was fined 117,000 soms for violating the requirements of the water protection zone of the "Zhekelik" canal.

- LLC "Firm MPA" was fined 117,000 soms for violating regulations concerning water protection zones. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. As a result of the inspection, it was found that the company was conducting its activities in the water protection zone of the "Zhekelik" canal without the necessary permits. For this violation, the firm received a fine of 100,000 soms under Article 149 of the KR Code "On Violations,"

09.12.2025, 09:46
Agriculture

The Cabinet approved a new list of seasonal work

- On November 24, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers signed resolution No. 752, which approved the list of seasonal works. The Cabinet also canceled a number of previous decisions related to this topic, including the resolution dated November 1, 2001, No. 679, and its subsequent amendments made in 2006.

09.12.2025, 08:18
Industry

EEC approved a cooperative project for the production of system units with the participation of Kyrgyzstan

- During the meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council held on December 5, 2025, a project for the production of system units for PCs was approved, which includes the participation of a company from Kyrgyzstan and the receipt of subsidies from the EAEU budget. The initiator of the project is PJSC "Sberbank" from Russia, and its implementation will be handled by the Russian company LLC "Beshtau Electronics" with the involvement of enterprises from Kyrgyzstan and

08.12.2025, 17:38
Industry

In Kyrgyzstan, they plan to change the tax system for tailors, - GNS

A new draft law is being developed in Kyrgyzstan that will create uniform conditions for all categories of sewing enterprises. This was announced by Kubanychbek Isabekov, Deputy Chairman of the Tax Service, in an interview with local media. According to Isabekov, the proposed changes will allow for the unification of conditions for all tailors. In particular, it is planned to establish insurance contributions at the level of 12% of 40% of the average salary, which amounts to approximately 2,200

08.12.2025, 15:57
Agriculture

Oryol Region of the Russian Federation exported 11 thousand tons of sugar beet pulp to China, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan in 2025

- Since the beginning of this year, under the supervision of the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Oryol and Kursk regions, over 600 batches of goods have been exported from the Oryol region, which underwent mandatory veterinary inspection. The total weight of the exported goods amounted to 20.6 thousand tons, according to information provided by Rosselkhoznadzor. Primarily, the export consisted of plant-based feed additives:

08.12.2025, 13:58
Agriculture

The maximum average price for 1 kg of potatoes since the beginning of the year was recorded in June

- Statistics show that the average consumer prices for potatoes in Kyrgyzstan from January to September 2025 experienced a decrease during the summer months after reaching a peak in June. The highest average price for the first nine months of 2025 was 65.02 soms per kilogram, which occurred in June when the new harvest was collected. For comparison, in the same period of 2024, the maximum average price was also recorded in June and amounted to 45.17 soms.

08.12.2025, 10:00
Industry

Bakyt Torobaev visited the Kyrgyz-Uzbek automobile plant "Tulpar Motors"

- The Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev visited the "Tulpar Motors" factory, which is a joint project of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. This project was launched as part of an agreement between the two countries and aims to produce passenger and commercial vehicles.

08.12.2025, 09:45
Agriculture

In Kyrgyzstan, it is planned to create 385 processing enterprises by 2030.

- The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has announced its intention to organize 385 processing enterprises across the country. This information was provided by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture. The main objective is to increase the level of agricultural product processing to 25% by 2030.

06.12.2025, 16:19
Agriculture

Rosselkhoznadzor monitored the export of meal to several countries, including Kyrgyzstan.

- Employees of the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration working in the Oryol and Kursk regions monitored the first shipment of two batches of soybean meal weighing 137.2 tons, which were sent to Tajikistan. This was reported by the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor. The shipping company is located in the Kastorensky district and has the appropriate certification for the export of plant-based feed to the countries of the Persian Gulf, as well as to the EAEU states and others.

06.12.2025, 15:14
Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture reported fines for damage to agricultural land

- The land and water use control service, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, calls on citizens and landowners to strictly adhere to the norms of land legislation. This was reported by the ministry's press service. According to new data, land plots must be used exclusively in accordance with their designated purpose as specified in the title documents. Cases of non-targeted land use have been recorded, which, in particular, leads to soil degradation on agricultural

06.12.2025, 11:30
Agriculture

In the Issyk-Kul District, work is underway on laying a concrete pavement on the 2-Eastern canal.

- In the Issyk-Kul region, work has begun on laying a concrete surface on the 2-East Canal, which was built in 1978. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture reported this. The length of the canal is 5.4 kilometers, and it provides irrigation water to 732 hectares of land in two villages. The government allocated 27 thousand square meters of concrete covering, and by 2025, it is planned to complete the laying on a section 2 kilometers long. Currently, work has been completed on an area

06.12.2025, 10:48
Agriculture

In Kyrgyzstan, a project for planting fruit orchards along roads is starting

- The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry has announced the launch of a project aimed at planting fruit orchards along major roadways. This initiative is designed to reduce soil erosion and develop green infrastructure, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture's press service. As part of this program, it is planned to plant fruit trees on sections that will be approximately 1 km long in each district.

05.12.2025, 18:05
Industry

A Gypsum Board Plant with a Capacity of 10 Million Square Meters per Year Opened in the Jalal-Abad Region

As part of his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, participated in the opening ceremony of a drywall manufacturing plant located in the village of Dostuk in the Suzak district. Kasymaliev emphasized the importance of industrialization as one of the key directions for the country's development, noting that over 100 new enterprises are launched annually in the republic.

05.12.2025, 13:50
Agriculture

In Kyrgyzstan, a National Center for the Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture is being established

- In Kyrgyzstan, based on the Regional Department of Acclimatization and Fish Breeding, the opening of the National Center for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development is planned. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The main task of the new center will be the reproduction of rare fish species, as well as the implementation of programs for improving staff qualifications. In addition, it will serve as an educational and research platform for students

05.12.2025, 12:31
Industry

The Cabinet approved the protocol to the agreement with the Russian Federation on the supply of oil and petroleum products

- The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision to amend the agreement with the Russian Federation regarding cooperation in the supply of oil and petroleum products, signed on June 6, 2016. According to the Cabinet's resolution dated November 14, 2025, No. 740, the protocol signed on December 20, 2024, in Saint Petersburg has been approved. The document also states that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic must notify the Russian side of the completion of the necessary

05.12.2025, 07:45
Industry

In October, producer prices for sold agricultural products increased by 15%

- According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, in October 2025, compared to the same month of the previous year, producer prices for agricultural products increased by 15%. Price analysis shows that compared to October 2024, the cost of vegetables rose by 19.8%, potatoes increased by 7.5 times, meat (live weight) grew by 17.7%, and milk by 5%. At the same time, prices for wheat fell by 3%, and eggs decreased by 18.3%.

04.12.2025, 17:07
Agriculture

Rosselkhoznadzor allowed the import of 3.7 tons of carrots and rice from Kyrgyzstan to Irkutsk

- On November 28, 2025, the Irkutsk Region and Republic of Buryatia branch of the Rosselkhoznadzor conducted a control check on the import of a batch of quarantine products from Kyrgyzstan, which included 2.6 tons of fresh carrots and 1.1 tons of food rice. This was reported by the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor. This batch was accompanied by phytosanitary certificates. Specialists from the agency took samples and conducted laboratory tests at the Irkutsk branch of the Federal State

04.12.2025, 16:31
Agriculture

The government allocated 60.8 million soms and purchased 270,000 doses of seed material from Russia and Switzerland, - Ministry of Agriculture

At a seminar dedicated to livestock issues, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, shared information about the ongoing reforms. The event brought together private veterinarians, insemination technicians, pasture specialists, and leaders of breeding farms. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. Kerimaliev noted that 60.8 million soms have been allocated to improve the breed characteristics of

04.12.2025, 15:20
Agriculture

The export of Omsk potatoes has increased by a third: main supplies to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

- From January 9 to December 3, 2025, specialists from the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Omsk Region and the Omsk branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Center for the Competitiveness of Agricultural Products" inspected and prepared for shipment over 21 thousand tons of potatoes produced in the region. This information was announced by Rosselkhoznadzor. Of the total export volume, the majority consisted of food products — 21.1 thousand tons, while seed potatoes

04.12.2025, 13:23
Agriculture / Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

Yields in Kyrgyzstan May Decrease by 5-10% Due to Climate Stress, - Torobaev

- On December 4, Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev presented the "Country Report on Climate and Development of the Kyrgyz Republic," prepared by the World Bank. As the minister emphasized, climate change, particularly heat and air stress, could reduce agricultural crop yields by 5-10%. This, in turn, will lead to decreased productivity in the agricultural sector and income losses that could reach 10% by 2050.

04.12.2025, 10:29
Agriculture

Potato prices decreased by 7.7% in October

- In October 2025, there is a 2.1% increase in prices for fresh vegetables, while the cost of fresh fruits has risen by 0.9%. The data is provided in reports from the National Statistical Committee. At the same time, potato prices fell by 7.7% during this period.

03.12.2025, 17:01
Industry

Sugar production in Kyrgyzstan increased to 2.6 billion soms in 10 months

- In the first ten months of 2025, sugar production in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 2 billion 685.5 million soms, as indicated by the statistics. This result was 54.1% higher than in the same period of 2024, when 1 billion 742.3 million soms were produced. At the same time, in October 2025, the volume of sugar production was 881.9 million soms, which is 33.7% less than in October 2024, when this figure was 1 billion 330.8 million soms. The index of the physical volume of sugar production in October

03.12.2025, 16:01
Agriculture

In November, 50,000 cubic meters of timber were exported from the Sverdlovsk region to several countries, including Kyrgyzstan.

- In November 2025, the Ural Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor was monitoring the export of 50,000 cubic meters of timber from the Sverdlovsk region to countries both near and far abroad. This information was provided by Rosselkhoznadzor. Timber was exported using rail and road transport. A total of 742 phytosanitary certificates were issued in the "Argus-Phytо" system, of which 210 were for railcars and 532 for trucks.

03.12.2025, 13:57