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In Kyrgyzstan, an electronic database of halal products will be created starting from 2026, - Ministry of Economy

- Starting in 2026, the country will begin implementing an electronic database that will reflect information about enterprises producing halal products. This was announced on November 7 during a radio broadcast by the director of the State Institution "Center for the Development of the Halal Industry" under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Almaz Kaiyrbekov. Kaiyrbekov noted that the new system will provide accurate information about the number of producers engaged in the

08.11.2025, 17:42
Agriculture

The Rosselkhoznadzor Reveals Violations in the Import of Vegetables and Fruits from Central Asia

- From October 27 to November 2, 2025, the Ural Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted inspections of 61 cargo vehicles at the MAPP "Bugristoe," as reported by the agency's press service. During the inspections, it was established that approximately 1,100 tons of vegetables and fruits were imported from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan to Russia, including products from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, China, Uzbekistan, and Iran.

08.11.2025, 15:21
Agriculture

Export to developed countries hinges on standards — organic products become a condition for entry, - Ministry of Agriculture

- Farmers need to adapt to modern food safety requirements. This statement was made by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a broadcast on the radio. He noted that training is currently being conducted with the support of both international and local specialists.

07.11.2025, 17:11
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan is Experiencing a "Berry Boom": Farmers Quickly Adapt to New Crops, but Sales are More Challenging, - Ministry of Agriculture

Farmers are actively adopting the latest production technologies; however, they face certain difficulties. As noted by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the limited domestic market and strict requirements from foreign countries hinder the sale of their products on the radio. According to him, agrarians have begun transitioning to berry crops and are quickly studying new

07.11.2025, 16:59
Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture explained the rise in vegetable oil prices in Kyrgyzstan

- According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, stability in the food market is being maintained. The main factors contributing to the current increase in prices are related to external conditions: fluctuations in global prices for energy resources and food products, as well as disruptions in logistics chains and growing uncertainty in international markets.

07.11.2025, 11:52
Agriculture

A milk processing plant is being built in Osh

- In Osh, located in the Osh region, the construction of a milk processing workshop has begun. This enterprise is among the 63 planned projects for the current year, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. Two hectares of land have been allocated for construction, of which 1 hectare has already been converted to industrial zone status.

07.11.2025, 11:31
Agriculture

Work is underway to restore irrigation canals in the Ak-Tala District

- In the Bayetovsky aiyl aimak of the Ak-Talinsky district, work has begun on the construction of irrigation canals and a daily water regulator to provide irrigated lands with irrigation water. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The district water management department is responsible for the inter-farm main canal "Chon-Baktygul," from which the R-2 canal branches off, with a length of 4.1 km. A concrete cover will be installed on a section of 2.7

07.11.2025, 07:30
Agriculture

Which regions of Kyrgyzstan have become leaders in agricultural production?

- According to statistics, in the production of agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan for the first nine months of 2025, the highest figures were demonstrated by the Chui and Jalal-Abad regions. The total volume of agricultural production across the republic during this period amounted to 348.4 billion soms, of which 44.6% comes from these two regions.

06.11.2025, 11:37
Agriculture

In 2025, 74,248 head of cattle were inseminated

In the first 10 months of 2025, artificial insemination was carried out on 74,248 heads of cattle in the republic. This is 6,763 heads more than in the same period of the previous year, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the information from the ministry, over 98,000 doses of semen have been distributed to various regions of the country, and more than 7 tons of liquid nitrogen have been delivered through district veterinary offices.

05.11.2025, 20:59
Agriculture

In 8 months, honey exports increased by 7%

- From January to August 2025, honey exports from Kyrgyzstan increased by 7%, as confirmed by the National Statistical Committee. According to the data from this agency, 200 tons of honey worth $932 thousand were exported during the specified period. This is a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 186 tons of honey worth $1.1 million were exported.

05.11.2025, 15:23
Agriculture

In 9 months, the production of processed products in Kyrgyzstan reached 74 billion soms

- At the Kyrgyz-Hungarian forum on the food industry on November 5, 2025, Mukhtar Chynaliyev, head of the Department of Processing Industry and Organic Agriculture, reported that the gross volume of processed agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan for the first nine months of 2025 amounted to 74 billion soms. According to him, this sector shows stable growth: compared to the same period last year, the processing level has increased by 140%.

05.11.2025, 13:01
Agriculture

In January-August 2025, cucumber imports increased by 9%

. The National Statistical Committee has presented the relevant data. According to the information from statistical authorities, during the specified period, the republic imported 4,500 tons of cucumbers and gherkins, amounting to 3 million dollars. This is a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 4,200 tons were imported for a total of 3.1 million dollars.

05.11.2025, 11:12
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan intends to adopt Hungary's experience in deep processing of agricultural products

Today, November 5, 2025, during the Kyrgyz-Hungarian forum on the development of the food industry, the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Temir Sariev, emphasized the need to deepen the processing of agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan and to exchange experiences with Hungary. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, in the past year 2024, the export of vegetables from Kyrgyzstan amounted to over 117 million dollars, while fruits brought in 61 million dollars.

05.11.2025, 10:50
Agriculture

In the Toguz-Torou District, raspberry variety "Polka" has been planted

- In the Toguz-Toro district, located in the Jalal-Abad region, Bakyt uulu Omur planted raspberry variety "Polka" as part of the initiative of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Industrial Processing "30+20+10". According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, this event has become part of a program aimed at increasing the income of local farmers through the implementation of modern technologies and high-yield agricultural

04.11.2025, 21:06
Agriculture

In Toguz-Toro, the construction of a settling pond on the "Zhyrma" canal is nearing completion.

- In the Toguz-Toro district, work is nearing completion on the settling pond located on the "Zhyrma" canal. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic informs about the current status of the project. According to the data, 3 million 860 thousand soms have been allocated from the state budget for the implementation of the project in 2025. Currently, 60-70% of the construction work has been completed. The main objective of this facility is to improve the

04.11.2025, 19:32
Agriculture

Import of frozen fish has increased by 7% over the past 8 months

- In Kyrgyzstan, there has been a 7% increase in the import of frozen fish over the past 8 months. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's information, from January to August 2025, the Republic of Kyrgyzstan imported 2,700 tons of frozen fish for a total of 6 million US dollars (or $6 million). This is a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 2,500 tons were imported for a total of 5.3 million dollars (or $5.3 million).

04.11.2025, 19:10
Agriculture

In the Talas Region, 70.8 thousand tons of beans have been harvested

- In the Talas region, the bean harvest this year amounted to 70.8 thousand tons, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. In order to support local farmers and ensure price stability for beans, the Cabinet of Ministers allocated 100 million soms to OJSC "Kyrgyz Agrohholding" for the purchase of this product. Beans are being purchased at a price of 95 soms per kilogram, which is higher than that of other buyers who offer 92 soms per

04.11.2025, 18:36
Agriculture

In Kyrgyzstan, subsidized loans for the development of nurseries have been financed

- In Kyrgyzstan, as part of an initiative aimed at supporting seed production and nurseries, 2.85 million soms have been provided in the form of preferential loans for two entities. This information has been posted on the official website of the press service of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic. The project "Development of Seed Production and Nurseries in the Kyrgyz Republic" was officially approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution No. 416-r dated May 26,

04.11.2025, 17:58
Agriculture

In Bishkek, fairs of socially significant products will be held every week.

- In Bishkek, from November 8-9, 2025, until June 2026, weekly fairs will be organized, featuring socially significant products made by local producers. This information is provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. The initiative is part of the directive from Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The main goal of the fairs is to stabilize

04.11.2025, 17:56
Agriculture

Sunflower seed exports increased 6.5 times in 8 months

During the first eight months of the current year, sunflower seed exports from Kyrgyzstan significantly increased, reaching a level of 1,900 tons, which is 6.5 times higher than the figures for the same period last year. This data was presented by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's information, the export volume of seeds from January to August 2025 amounted to $754 thousand. In contrast, in 2023, only 306 tons were exported, bringing in $514 thousand.

04.11.2025, 17:39
Agriculture

In the Talas District, work is underway to lay concrete pavement on the "Big Canal"

- In the Talas region, where work is underway to lay a concrete surface on the "Big Canal," supervised by the Talas Main Water Management Department, information has been received from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The length of the canal is 8 kilometers, and it will provide irrigation water to 2400 hectares of agricultural land. This project is of strategic importance for increasing crop yields and agricultural productivity in the region.

04.11.2025, 17:16
Agriculture

Frozen fruit exports from Kyrgyzstan to Russia increased threefold in 8 months

- The export of frozen fruits from Kyrgyzstan to Russia tripled in the first eight months of 2025, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. From January to August 2025, the volume of frozen fruit exports amounted to 2,200 tons, generating $8.5 million. This is three times higher than the figures for the same period in 2024, when 737 tons were exported for $1.5 million.

04.11.2025, 16:42
Agriculture

The Accounts Chamber revealed the misuse of a Japanese grant allocated for the purchase of agricultural machinery.

- As a result of the budget execution audit for 2024, alarming results were made public. Japan provided a grant of 6.4 million yen (approximately 1.1467 billion soms), which was intended solely for the purchase of agricultural machinery and equipment. The funds were transferred to a special savings account of the Ministry of Finance at the National Bank, and their use required the consent of the Japanese side.

04.11.2025, 08:11
Agriculture

2.9 Tons of Strawberries from Kyrgyzstan Not Allowed into Omsk Region: Batch Infected with Dodder and Burned

- Specialists of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Omsk region intercepted the import of 2.9 tons of fresh strawberries from Kyrgyzstan, which turned out to be infected with a quarantine weed — dodder (Cuscuta sp.). The entire batch was destroyed by burning, as confirmed in the official statement from the agency. Phytosanitary control conducted on October 27, 2025, revealed the presence of the parasitic plant during a visual inspection of the cargo. This quarantine status was confirmed through a

03.11.2025, 12:42
Agriculture

Berry imports from Kyrgyzstan to Kirov Region increased eightfold, - Rosselkhoznadzor

From January 1 to October 31, 2025, the Kirov region received 35.4 tons of fresh berries, such as raspberries and strawberries, from the Kyrgyz Republic. This figure is eight times higher than the supply volume for the same period in 2024, when only 4.2 tons were imported. This information was provided by the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Kirov region, the Udmurt Republic, and the Perm Krai. On October 29, specialists from this agency conducted a phytosanitary inspection of a batch

03.11.2025, 11:21
Agriculture

A Training on Dried Fruit Processing for Export Took Place in Bishkek

- A training for trainers on dried fruit processing took place in Bishkek on October 27 and 28, organized by the International Trade Center. This was announced on October 30 through the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The ToT training program aimed to prepare educators from higher education institutions to teach students and representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises modern processing technologies, quality requirements, and international market standards.

01.11.2025, 16:21
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Kyrgyzstan, Italy, and Regional Veterinary Laboratories Agree on the Implementation of a Twinning Project

- At the Global Conference on Reducing Biological Threats in Geneva, a meeting took place between the Director of the Veterinary Diagnostics and Expertise Center of the Veterinary Service for Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feed under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing, Almaz Junushbaev, and the Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), Emmanuel Schmid, as well as the sub-regional representative of the OIE, Mereke Taitubaev. During

01.11.2025, 13:25
Agriculture

In Kyrgyzstan, artificial insemination of Issyk-Kul trout was successfully carried out.

- At the incubation site of the Ton Fish Breeding Plant, which is part of the Department of the Fishery Complex under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, measures for the artificial production of eggs of Issyk-Kul trout have been successfully implemented. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. During these activities, 49 females and 26 males were selected, which ultimately produced about 90,000 eggs. The eggs were placed in

01.11.2025, 11:09
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