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Agriculture

In Bishkek, the development of beekeeping and honey export was discussed

- A round table was held in Bishkek, gathering beekeepers, cooperatives, and companies engaged in export. During the meeting, innovations in beekeeping methods, improvement of honey quality, product standardization according to ISO, and opportunities for entering international markets were discussed. Participants noted the achievements of women's cooperatives, the increase in production volumes, and the reduction of costs due to breeding and modern technologies. An especially important

31.10.2025, 14:13
Agriculture

Kyrgyz Laboratory Accredited for Conducting Over 100 Types of Food Safety Research, Including Honey

- As part of the National Round Table dedicated to issues of honey production export, Ermek Kurmankulov, head of the Department of Chemical Toxicology and Veterinary Expertise at the Veterinary Diagnostics Center of the Veterinary Service, reported on the laboratory's accreditation for conducting over 100 types of research related to food safety, including honey. According to Kurmankulov, the department is equipped with modern liquid and gas chromatographs, as well as a PCR laboratory and

31.10.2025, 11:50
Agriculture

89 New Jobs Created in the Honey Production Sector in Kyrgyzstan

- As part of the project to develop the value chain of natural honey in Kyrgyzstan, 89 new jobs have been created. This was reported at the National Round Table on Beekeeping by the project coordinator of UNDP "Trade Facilitation," Saule Jumayeva, who collaborates with the Public Fund "Center for Training and Consulting." According to her information, the total number of workers in this sector has increased from 200 to 289, among which 38 are women.

31.10.2025, 11:32
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan Expands Honey Exports Through Digitalization and "Green" Technologies

- In Kyrgyzstan, the "Trade Facilitation" project is helping to develop online sales of natural honey, which in turn increases producers' access to new markets and strengthens export opportunities, reported project coordinator Saule Jumayeva at the National Round Table. She noted that within the framework of this project, beekeepers and processors are trained in creating online stores, digital marketing, and effective use of e-commerce platforms.

31.10.2025, 11:02
Agriculture

In the Aksy District, the replacement of pipes at the "Zhel-Tiybes" pumping station has begun, costing 288 million soms.

- In the Aksy region, located in the Jalal-Abad region, work has begun on replacing the pipes of the "Zhel-Tiybes" pumping station, which has been in operation for 49 years. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The idea to update the pipes, which have never been repaired, was voiced by delegates at the III People's Kurultai in 2024. As part of the project, earthworks will be carried out and pipes with a total length of 2600 meters will be

31.10.2025, 10:47
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan Increased Honey Exports to 540 Tons by 2025

- In 2025, Kyrgyzstan exported 540 tons of natural honey, stated Bakyt Sharipov, the director of the Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This statement was made at the National Round Table dedicated to issues of developing the export potential of beekeeping. Last year, according to him, honey exports amounted to 439 tons, indicating growth in 2025. In the first nine months of 2025, exports increased by 26 tons compared to the same

31.10.2025, 10:38
Agriculture

Autumn livestock vaccination in Kyrgyzstan completed at 102%, - Ministry of Agriculture

As of the end of September 2025, the autumn vaccination plan for agricultural animals in Kyrgyzstan has been successfully completed, reaching 102% of the planned level. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to reports, veterinary and preventive measures covered 17 million 986.6 thousand heads of livestock. Within the framework of these activities, diagnostic studies were conducted on 930.6 thousand animals, and

30.10.2025, 19:26
Agriculture

Autumn moisture-retaining irrigation completed at 95% of the plan

- Autumn moisture-charging irrigation in the republic covers an area of 254.3 thousand hectares, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. As of October 29, 2025, irrigation of 205.122 thousand hectares was planned, while in fact, 194.797 thousand hectares were irrigated, which is 95% of the planned volume.

30.10.2025, 13:12
Agriculture

Experts propose to implement retrofit technologies in the agricultural sector of Kyrgyzstan

- The implementation of retrofit technologies in the agricultural sector has become a relevant topic at the conference, where Irina Popkova, president of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Institute of Scientific Communications," spoke. She presented a concept based on the experience of Uzbekistan. Popkova emphasized that this involves modernizing the existing fleet of agricultural machinery using autonomous control systems. This solution will significantly increase productivity

30.10.2025, 11:42
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan Plans to Build a Wholesale Distribution Center in Almaty, - "Kyrgyzexport"

According to him, a technical and economic justification (TEO) for this project is currently being developed. “We have also created a project to subsidize logistics costs, which involves covering transportation expenses for exporters of agricultural and food products. In addition, we plan to reimburse certification costs for the implementation of international quality standards. Our plans also include reimbursement of expenses for renting exhibition space at international fairs,” he noted.

29.10.2025, 17:16
Agriculture

In the EAEU, forecasts for the development of the agro-industrial complexes of the member countries for 2025-2034 have been approved

- At the meeting held on October 28, the Board of the EEC gave a positive conclusion on the long-term forecasts for the development of the agro-industrial complexes of the countries that are part of the Eurasian Economic Union. These forecasts cover the economic aspects of agriculture and the market for key agri-food products for the member states of the EAEU until 2034.

29.10.2025, 11:26
Agriculture

The Cabinet expanded preferential lending for seed-growing and nursery enterprises

- The Cabinet of Ministers has expanded the program of preferential lending for seed-growing and nursery enterprises as part of the initiative "Development of Seed Production and Nursery Industry". In accordance with decree No. 874-t, which was signed on October 9, 2025, the Cabinet has made changes to the project aimed at supporting local seed and planting material producers in the Kyrgyz Republic.

29.10.2025, 10:46
Agriculture

Agricultural Industry Complex: Effective Logistics - The Key to Stable Export of Kyrgyz Products

- For a successful entry into foreign markets, Kyrgyz agricultural products need not only quality production but also reliable logistics chains that ensure timely deliveries and the preservation of product quality. This was stated by the Executive Director of the Agricultural Industry Association, Rustam Baltabaev, during a panel session held on October 28 as part of the international exhibition KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025. “Modern farmers need more than just land and technology. It is important

29.10.2025, 08:57
Agriculture

"VAT on agricultural products will be reduced in retail chains, - Ministry of Agriculture"

The Cabinet of Ministers approved an initiative to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on agricultural products sold through retail chains. This became known on October 28 from Rustam Baltabaev, Executive Director of the Agro-Industrial Complex, during a panel session at the international exhibition KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025. Baltabaev noted that farmers in Kyrgyzstan, like in other countries, do not pay taxes when selling their products at markets. However, when products enter retail chains, they

28.10.2025, 18:53
Agriculture

In the Agricultural Sector, Key Issues in Agricultural Product Exports Were Identified and the Importance of Government Support for Producers Was Highlighted

The entry of Kyrgyz producers into international markets faces various difficulties, including tariff and non-tariff barriers. This was reported by Rustam Baltabaev, Executive Director of the Agro-Industrial Complex, during a panel session held on October 28 as part of the international exhibition KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025. Baltabaev noted that each country strives to protect its producers, which is a normal process. However, the association he represents calls on government structures to more

28.10.2025, 18:05
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan Plans to Double Agricultural Exports by 2030 and Increase Agricultural Product Processing to 50%, - Ministry of Agriculture

According to Rustam Baltabaev, Executive Director of the Agro-Industrial Complex, Kyrgyzstan plans to double its agro-export volume by 2030 and achieve a 50% level of agricultural product processing by 2040. These ambitious goals were announced on October 28 during a panel session at the international exhibition KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025. Baltabaev noted that such measures have become possible thanks to the decree of President Sadyr Japarov, under which more than 35 areas related to stimulating

28.10.2025, 15:42
Agriculture

In 8 months, Kyrgyzstan purchased potatoes from China for $7.7 million

Based on data from the National Statistical Committee, during the first eight months of 2025, China became the source of 78% of potato imports to Kyrgyzstan. The supply volumes from this country amounted to almost 22 thousand tons, which is equivalent to 7.7 million dollars. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, only 5.3 tons of potatoes were imported, totaling 2 thousand dollars. In addition to China, potatoes in Kyrgyzstan also come from several other countries, as shown in the table

28.10.2025, 14:22
Agriculture

The State National Security Committee returned 226 hectares of agricultural land in the Issyk-Ata district to state ownership.

- The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has restored 226 hectares of agricultural land in the Issyk-Ata district of Chui region to state ownership. This was reported by the GKNB press service. It was established that these plots of land were illegally removed from municipal ownership between 1992 and 1994 and have been used by local residents for a long time.

28.10.2025, 12:01
Agriculture

The Cabinet approved the transfer of 38 hectares of land in the Osh region for the construction of industrial enterprises

- On October 15, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers approved Resolution No. 665, according to which the land plot located in the territory of the rural district of Kerme-Tuu in the Aravan district of the Osh region is being reclassified from "agricultural land" to "land for industry, transport, communications, energy, defense, and other purposes." This decision was made with the aim of developing industrial enterprises in this area. The conclusions of the President's

28.10.2025, 09:08
Agriculture

Tomato Imports from Turkmenistan Increased by 3% from January to August

According to information from the National Statistical Committee, the import of tomatoes from Turkmenistan to Kyrgyzstan increased by 3% from January to August 2025. During these months, the republic purchased 15,500 tons of tomatoes for a total of $10.4 million. This exceeds the results of the same period in 2024, when 14,900 tons were imported for $8.8 million, which also indicates a 3% growth.

27.10.2025, 19:19
Agriculture

The Cabinet approved criteria for assessing the level of risk when using pesticides and agrochemicals

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has adopted a new resolution regarding the assessment of risks in the field of entrepreneurship related to the safe use of pesticides and agrochemicals. Signed by Chairman Adybek Kasymaliev, this decision aims to implement the law "On Chemicalization and Plant Protection" and improve state control in this area. According to the new regulations, entities working with pesticides and agrochemicals will be classified into three risk

27.10.2025, 10:04
Agriculture

In Central Asia, about 14 million tons of agricultural products are lost or stored in inadequate conditions

According to the EDB report, agrilogistics in Central Asia is developing insufficiently fast (October 2025). Currently, dry warehouses dominate the region, and a significant portion of the products is stored in inadequate conditions, often in households or garages. This leads to a substantial share of the harvest being lost due to the lack of proper storage conditions.

27.10.2025, 08:42
Agriculture

Across the republic, more than 1.5 million tons of grain have been harvested since the beginning of the year.

- As of now, in 2025, grain crops (excluding legumes, rice, and buckwheat) have been harvested from an area of 567 thousand hectares, which is 0.5% more than in the same period of 2024. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. The total volume of harvested grain amounted to over 1.5 million tons in initially recorded weight, which is 18.2% less compared to the same period last year.

27.10.2025, 00:25
Agriculture

The average wheat yield in the republic decreased by 28.8%, barley - by 28%

- As a result of the high temperatures observed during the summer of 2025, there has been a significant decrease in the average wheat yield in the republic by 28.8%, and barley by 28%. This information is presented in the materials of the National Statistical Committee. However, compared to the same period last year, there has been an increase in the gross harvest of corn by 8.1%, rice by 11.2%, as well as fruit and berry crops by 10.3%, melons by 3.7%, and vegetables by 7.4%.

26.10.2025, 23:41
Agriculture

In 8 months, wheat imports from Kazakhstan increased by 7.6 times

- According to the agency's information, from January to August of this year, Kyrgyzstan purchased 143 thousand tons of wheat from Kazakhstan, spending 29 million dollars on it. In comparison to the same period in 2024, when only 18 thousand tons were imported for a total of 3.4 million dollars, this represents a significant increase. The main countries from which Kyrgyzstan procures wheat are presented in the following table:

26.10.2025, 21:08
Agriculture

In the first 8 months of 2025, coffee imports in Kyrgyzstan increased by 10%

- Coffee imports to Kyrgyzstan increased by 10% in the first eight months of 2025. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's information, from January to August 2025, the republic imported 268 tons of coffee from more than 22 countries, amounting to $2.8 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, 242 tons were imported for a total of $1.9 million, also indicating a growth of 10%.

26.10.2025, 18:05
Agriculture

In 8 months, cabbage exports to Russia decreased by 3.6 times

- According to data from the National Statistical Committee, cabbage exports to Russia fell by 3.6 times in the first eight months of 2025. From January to August 2025, Kyrgyzstan supplied 2.6 thousand tons of cabbage to Russia, generating $514 thousand. In numerical terms, this is significantly less than in the same period of 2024, when 9.6 thousand tons were exported for a total of $1.1 million.

25.10.2025, 11:32
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Reconstruction of the Aravan-Ak-Buurinsky Canal has begun in the Osh Region

- During his working trip to the Osh region, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced the start of the reconstruction of the Aravan-Ak-Buurinsky canal. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The canal was built in 1968 and runs through the rural municipality of Japalak in the city of Osh, as well as through the rural municipalities of Toloykon and Kyzyl-Kyshtak in the Kara-Suu district and the rural

24.10.2025, 19:42
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan Fully Provides Itself with Meat and Exports Products to Neighboring Countries, - Ministry of Agriculture

According to information announced on October 23 during a radio broadcast, Kyrgyzstan not only fully meets its needs for meat products but also exports both meat and live cattle to neighboring countries. This was reported by Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Chekirbaev noted that interest in Kyrgyz meat is constantly growing, especially from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. According to him, "we not

24.10.2025, 16:43
Agriculture

In the Manas District, the irrigation canal is being modernized for 200 million soms

- Work has begun on the modernization of the Kydyralysky irrigation canal in the Manas district, where a modern concrete surface will be laid. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the information from the ministry, the project is being implemented as part of a nationwide program covering 40 districts, with each district allocated 10,000 square meters of concrete surface. The length of the Kydyralysky canal is 18 km.

24.10.2025, 12:06
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan covers up to 25% of its grain needs through domestic production, - Ministry of Agriculture

The internal market of Kyrgyzstan is currently satisfied with grain only by 20-25%, while the main part, amounting to 75-80%, comes from abroad. This was reported on October 23 during a broadcast on the Uran radio station by Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Chekirbaev noted that during the Soviet period, the country's self-sufficiency in grain reached 60-80%, but the situation has changed, and imports

24.10.2025, 11:28
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan Increases Production of Eggs and Poultry Meat, - Ministry of Agriculture

The volume of egg and poultry meat production in Kyrgyzstan is showing positive dynamics. On the air of the radio on October 23, Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, spoke about this. Chekirbaev noted that the sector of small farms, particularly in the southern part of the country, is developing especially actively.

24.10.2025, 11:11
Devices and Weapons for Hunting by the Kyrgyz in the 19th - Early 20th Century.
Agriculture

Devices and Weapons for Hunting by the Kyrgyz in the 19th - Early 20th Century.

Hunting Tools and Weapons. Since ancient times, the Kyrgyz have used both "active" and "passive" forms of hunting. The former involves searching for, pursuing, and capturing game by an armed hunter, as well as group hunting. The latter involves capturing animals using pre-set traps. One of the early forms of "passive" hunting was the use of pit traps (or) with vertical walls. Typically, a camouflaged pit was made, over 2 meters deep and 1.5-2 meters in diameter,

23.11.2019, 21:41
Hunting Techniques and Division of Spoils among the Kyrgyz from Ancient Times to the Early 20th Century.
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Hunting Techniques and Division of Spoils among the Kyrgyz from Ancient Times to the Early 20th Century.

Hunting Techniques and Division of Game. The Kyrgyz hunted both on horseback and on foot. In deep snow, they wore special stepping skis called zhapka, which significantly eased movement. They hunted large herbivores living high in the mountains either collectively using ambush methods known as bukturma or individually. The bukturma or tosot method (in Aksy and Chatkal) was carried out as follows. Participants were divided into two groups; the first group, aidakchylard, consisted of riders

20.11.2019, 04:53
Commercial Animals of Kyrgyzstan in the Early 20th Century.
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Commercial Animals of Kyrgyzstan in the Early 20th Century.

Commercial Animals. Sources from the 19th to early 20th centuries contain information about wild animals and their distribution areas. Typical representatives of the fauna of the Tien Shan mountains included tigers and leopards, which inhabited the bushes and reeds along riverbanks, wild boars, bears, lynxes, wolves, foxes, martens, badgers, squirrels, wild cats, ferrets, stoats, marmots, kulan (wild horses), wild goats, mountain rams (argali), marals, as well as birds: vultures, eagles,

17.11.2019, 17:16
Hunting - An Important Component of the Kyrgyz Economy from Ancient Times to the Early 20th Century.
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Hunting - An Important Component of the Kyrgyz Economy from Ancient Times to the Early 20th Century.

Hunters with Golden Eagles. Mountain Semirechye, Kyrgyzstan. 1926. HUNTING Hunting has been an important component of the complex economy of the Kyrgyz from ancient times until the early 20th century, complementing livestock breeding and agriculture (Abramzon, 1971; Aitbaev, 1959, p. 82; Petrov, 1961, pp. 81, 82; Zhapparov, Toktakunova, 2006, p. 43). The meat of wild animals was consumed as food, and valuable fur was used as a means of payment, exchanged for food products and other goods

13.11.2019, 16:01
Kyrgyz Irrigation Technique - Irrigation
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Kyrgyz Irrigation Technique - Irrigation

Irrigation The Kyrgyz used techniques and methods of irrigation developed over many centuries, adapted to both the flat landscapes of lowlands and the high-altitude conditions. Irrigation channels were often laid at great heights, across slopes and rugged areas with rocky soil. Simple tools were used in the construction of ditches, such as tyapka ketmen, kayla, chukuldak, choku, lom, lopata kurok, as well as the horns of mountain goats kiyiktin muyuzy - with their help, they deepened the

05.11.2019, 11:48
Agriculture among the Kyrgyz
Agriculture

Agriculture among the Kyrgyz

AGRICULTURE Agriculture was an important area of economic activity for the Kyrgyz, ranking second after livestock breeding. This was facilitated by the climatic conditions: the amount of precipitation in most of the country exceeds the minimum of 400 mm per year necessary for agricultural activities, and this culture has existed since at least the Bronze Age (Ivanov, 1957; Zadneprovsky, 1997, p. 4). From the mid-16th century, during the final settlement of the Kyrgyz in the Tian Shan,

01.11.2019, 15:04
Cattle Breeding Among the Kyrgyz in the 20th to Early 21st Century
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Cattle Breeding Among the Kyrgyz in the 20th to Early 21st Century

Migration near the village of Troitskoye. Kara-Kyrgyz. Syrdarya region. 1902. Animal Husbandry in the 20th - Early 21st Century By the beginning of the 20th century, animal husbandry continued to be the leading sector of the economy among the Kyrgyz. According to various sources, the number of settled households by 1914-1916 ranged from 15 to 30% in the Pishpek, Przhevalsk, and Namangan districts (in particular, in the Talas Valley, their share was especially small in the adjacent mountainous

28.10.2019, 17:28
Cattle Breeding Cults of the Kyrgyz in the Early 20th Century.
Agriculture

Cattle Breeding Cults of the Kyrgyz in the Early 20th Century.

Forage Preparation Forage preparation became widespread in the late 19th century due to a lack of pasture lands and the processes of sedentarization. Wealthy livestock owners harvested up to 10-15 thousand bundles of hay. Sometimes family members participated in this, or they worked as ashars - using collective mutual assistance, while some purchased hay from others (Manuscript fund of the Ch. Aitmatov Institute of Language and Literature of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz

25.10.2019, 15:11
Annual Cycle of Nomadic Herding among the Kyrgyz
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Annual Cycle of Nomadic Herding among the Kyrgyz

Ail before migration. Osh region, Alai valley. 1930. Annual Cycle of Pastoral Livestock Breeding All pastures were divided into summer (jailoo), autumn (kuzdov), winter (kyshtoo), and spring (zhazdoo). The most intense and responsible period was the wintering of livestock. The harsh, prolonged cold period with severe frosts, winds, frequent and heavy snowfalls, as well as the constant need for tebenevka (snow digging) required efforts to maintain the herd, especially since the nutritional

24.09.2019, 14:12
Composition of the Kyrgyz Herd
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Composition of the Kyrgyz Herd

Composition of the Herd Kyrgyz people raised horses, sheep, yaks, goats, camels, and cattle. For normal grazing in vertical herding, an average of at least one horse is needed for every six sheep (Akmoldoeva, 1983, p. 121). Overall, horse breeding was the leading branch of livestock farming, as horses were less prone to winter mortality than other animals—they could relatively easily find feed under the snow and moved more easily in the mountains. Horses were used as the main means of

22.09.2019, 14:45
Cattle Breeding among the Kyrgyz
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Cattle Breeding among the Kyrgyz

Migration in the Alai Range. Early 20th century. Kyrgyz SSR HERDING The leading sector of the traditional economy of the Kyrgyz was extensive animal husbandry, which belonged to the mountain-steppe Central Asian subtype, a cultural-economic type of herders in Eurasia. This primary sector was combined with equally significant ones—agriculture and hunting. The historically established dominant type of economy absorbed the rich experience accumulated by both ancient and medieval inhabitants of

19.09.2019, 15:38
Agriculture of the Southern Kyrgyz in the 19th - Early 20th Centuries.
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Agriculture of the Southern Kyrgyz in the 19th - Early 20th Centuries.

The second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century were filled with significant historical events. The Kyrgyz population repeatedly rose against the oppression of the Kokand Khanate. After its fall, the territory of Southern Kyrgyzstan became part of Russia (1876). Gradually, patriarchal-feudal relations began to break down, and the seeds of capitalism emerged. Trade intensified, and industrial enterprises appeared, particularly coal mines. Cotton cultivation began to

15.04.2015, 13:15