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Agriculture

In Kyrgyzstan, an economical seed sowing method has been used for the first time, — Ministry of Agriculture

In Kyrgyzstan, a new innovative approach to seed sowing has been implemented for the first time, aimed at optimizing fertilizer use and increasing yield. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the new method, only 10 kg of nitrate is required to sow 200 kg of barley per hectare. The seeds are pre-mixed with fertilizer and left for 1-2 days, after which they are sown without the need for additional fertilizer

25.11.2025, 12:19
Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture will cut current expenses but increase investments in agricultural development in 2026.

- The total funding for the Ministry of Agriculture, including state investments, is planned at 2 billion 902.3 million soms, according to information provided by the Ministry of Finance. Excluding state investments, the expenses of the Ministry of Agriculture for 2026 will amount to 961.9 million soms, which is 108.6 million soms (or 10.2%) lower compared to the approved budget for 2025. At the same time, this is 15.3 million soms (or 1.6%) more than the actual expenses of 2024.

25.11.2025, 10:12
Agriculture

"Food fairs will operate in all regions until June 2026, - Ministry of Agriculture"

- The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing informs about the launch of food fairs in all regions of the republic. According to the information from the department, the fairs operate on a pre-established schedule that pertains to each district and will last until June 2026. Local officials are required to ensure their regular conduct in accordance with the approved timetable.

25.11.2025, 09:26
Agriculture

Since the beginning of the year, Kyrgyzstan has reduced tea imports by 28%

The import of tea in Kyrgyzstan decreased by 28% in the first nine months of 2025, according to data presented by the National Statistical Committee. From January to September, the republic imported 6,000 tons of tea worth a total of 10 million dollars. This is significantly less than in the same period of 2024, when imports amounted to 7,800 tons and the value reached 9.7 million dollars.

24.11.2025, 18:55
Agriculture

2 entities received preferential loans of 2.85 million soms as part of the seed production development project with total funding of 100 million soms

The Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of financing for a new project dedicated to the development of seed production. The government of the country has approved an initiative called "Development of Seed Production and Nurseries in the Kyrgyz Republic." The main objective of the project is to create conditions for sustainable growth in the field of seed production and nurseries, which will ensure timely variety changes and seed renewal.

24.11.2025, 14:36
Industry

The furniture industry of the Kyrgyz Republic showed an increase in output in October despite a decline over the past 10 months.

- According to statistics, in Kyrgyzstan, the volume of furniture production in current prices reached 171 million 96.1 thousand soms in October 2025, which is 4.2% higher than the figures for October 2024. Comparing with the previous year shows that the current volume is 6 million 855.8 thousand soms higher than in October 2024, when it amounted to 164 million 240.3 thousand soms.

24.11.2025, 12:41
Agriculture

The harvested area of grains in the republic reached 609 thousand hectares — 99% of the crop has been collected

- As of October 23, 2025, the harvesting of grain crops (excluding legumes, rice, and buckwheat) in Kyrgyzstan has been fully completed, covering an area of 602.5 thousand hectares, according to statistical data. Compared to the same period in 2024, when 593.4 thousand hectares were harvested, the area increased by 1.5%, corresponding to an index of 101.5%.

24.11.2025, 10:13
Agriculture

An Agricultural Fair with Prices from Producers Took Place in Bishkek

- In Bishkek, at the T. Usubaliev Square and at the intersection of I. Razzakov and Abdymunov streets, a fair organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry took place on November 22-23. At the event, visitors were presented with products from local producers, a variety of food items, as well as clothing and everyday necessities at prices close to production costs.

24.11.2025, 09:16
Agriculture

Bashkortostan exported over 1,100 tons of bran to EAEU countries since the beginning of 2025

- Since the beginning of 2025 until November 20, enterprises in Bashkortostan, under the control of the territorial Administration of Rosselkhoznadzor, have exported more than 1,100 tons of wheat and rye bran. This was reported by Rosselkhoznadzor. During the inspection, 41 batches of products were registered for delivery to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. A phytosanitary certificate for export was issued for each of these batches.

23.11.2025, 15:45
Industry

The EEC Council approved a new cooperation project and the allocation of subsidies from the EAEU budget for its implementation

- The EEC Council approved a cooperative project and the allocation of a subsidy from the EAEU budget for its implementation. Information about this has been posted on the official EEC website. The Kurgan Road Machinery Plant will implement this project in collaboration with enterprises from Belarus and Kazakhstan, which will provide components for the final products.

23.11.2025, 11:52
Industry

In 5 years, the production of food products and tobacco products in Kyrgyzstan has increased by almost 50%

- The manufacturing industry of Kyrgyzstan significantly increased production volumes from 2019 to 2024, as confirmed by statistical data. In particular, the output of petroleum products rose by 1.9 times, while the production of wooden and paper products, along with printing activities, increased by 30.5%. At the same time, pharmaceutical products showed a growth of 21.7%.

23.11.2025, 09:51
Agriculture

Tomato imports from Turkmenistan increased by 3% from January to September

- According to the report from the National Statistical Committee, the import of tomatoes from Turkmenistan to Kyrgyzstan increased by 3% from January to September 2025. During this period, Kyrgyzstan imported 15.5 thousand tons of tomatoes from Turkmenistan, costing $10.4 million. In comparison, during the same time frame in 2024, 14.9 thousand tons of tomatoes were imported for a total of $8.8 million.

22.11.2025, 19:45
Agriculture

China's share in the foreign trade turnover of EAEU countries reaches 35%, - EEC

The Director of the Department of Trade Policy of the EEC, Vladimir Serpikov, shared information about the growth of trade and economic relations between the EAEU and China. By the end of 2024, the volume of mutual trade between the PRC and the EAEU countries will reach a record $291 billion, with China's share accounting for 35% of the total trade turnover of the Union with other countries.

22.11.2025, 19:30
Industry

Coal production in Kyrgyzstan increased by 1.7 times over 5 years

- The volumes of coal and lignite extraction in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 4.5 million tons in 2024, which is 1.7 times higher than the level in 2020, according to information from the National Statistical Committee. Comparison with 2023 shows a growth of 7%, confirming the ongoing positive trend in the coal industry.

22.11.2025, 17:20
Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture spoke about the main varieties of spring barley

- Spring barley occupies an important place in the agricultural production of Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture shared data on the most common varieties grown in the country. Mamluk is an early-maturing variety recommended for rainfed lands. The growing season lasts 67–75 days. The grain contains 12% to 14% protein and 53.8% to 56.4% starch. This variety is suitable for cultivation in the Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions.

22.11.2025, 16:19
Industry

In 5 years, the share of mineral extraction in Kyrgyzstan's industry has doubled

- According to statistical data, the structure of industrial production in Kyrgyzstan has undergone significant changes during the period from 2020 to 2024. In particular, the share of mineral extraction in the total volume of industrial production increased from 5.5% in 2020 to 10.7% by 2024, indicating the growing importance of the raw materials sector in the country's economy.

22.11.2025, 13:49
Industry

Clothing Production in Kyrgyzstan from January to October Reached 16.7 Billion Som, Increasing by 24%

- According to data from the National Statistical Committee, clothing production in Kyrgyzstan from January to October 2025 amounted to 16.7 billion soms, which is 24.5% more compared to the same period in 2024, when the volume reached 13.4 billion soms at current prices. The physical volume index in the "clothing production" sector for the specified period was 117%, indicating growth in production in real terms.

21.11.2025, 16:05
Agriculture

Since the beginning of the year, almost 10 million kg of imported sunflower have been processed in Kyrgyzstan.

- According to information from the Ministry of Economy, citing data from the Oilseed Processing Committee of the Agricultural Development Association of the Kyrgyz Republic, enterprises engaged in the processing of vegetable oils produced 3,354,337 liters of finished oil and 4,465,178 kilograms of meal/cake, processing 9,783,022 kilograms of imported sunflower during the specified period. At the same time, processing of local raw materials did not take place during the reporting period.

21.11.2025, 14:57
Agriculture

The Ministry of Economic Development reported on the situation with flour and grain

According to the Ministry of Economy, as of October 10, the grain stocks at milling plants amount to 67.3 thousand tons, while flour stocks do not exceed 12 thousand tons (excluding FGM). The situation is complicated by transit restrictions through Kazakhstan: out of 84 applications for the transportation of Russian grain in September, only 24 were approved, which is 28%. As a result, processors have started to actively purchase grain in Kazakhstan, and its share in the total grain imports has

21.11.2025, 11:54
Industry

In 2025, over 6 billion soms allocated for the development of agricultural product processing

In 2025, the agro-industrial sector will receive more than 6 billion soms in the form of preferential loans with an interest rate of 6%. This information was announced by the director of the Department of Processing Industry and Organic Agriculture, Mukhtar Chynaliev, in an interview on the radio. As Chynaliev noted, in 2022, 10 billion soms were allocated for financing the agro-industrial complex, and later an additional 7 billion was added. As a result, the total volume of preferential loans

21.11.2025, 10:50
Industry

In Kyrgyzstan, 35 processing enterprises have been opened, - Ministry of Agriculture

- This year, 35 processing enterprises out of the 63 planned have started functioning in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported on the radio by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Processing Industry and Organic Agriculture. Chynaliev noted that more than 11,000 processing organizations are successfully operating in the country, the majority of which are concentrated in the vicinity of Bishkek and the Chui region. The next largest numbers are found in Osh and other major urbanized areas.

21.11.2025, 09:32
Industry

Kyrgyz Accreditation Center Provided Clarifications on Certification and Declaration of Textile Products

- At the seminar held on November 20, Gulкайыр Kaipova, acting chief specialist of the accreditation department of certification bodies at the Kyrgyz Accreditation Center, shared important information about the number of accredited bodies. Currently, there are 36 such institutions operating in the country. “The registry has over 20 bodies authorized to conduct certification and issue declarations of conformity,” she noted.

20.11.2025, 15:54
Agriculture

The import of kumis in Kyrgyzstan exceeded exports by 12.5 times

- In the first nine months of 2025, the volume of kumis imported into Kyrgyzstan amounted to 488,028 liters, according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture. At the same time, the export of this drink during the same period was only 38,936 liters. It should be noted that information about transit supplies is absent from the document.

20.11.2025, 15:24
Agriculture

By 2030, it is planned to increase the share of processed agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan to 30%

- In his speech, Chynaliev noted that according to strategic documents, by 2030 it is planned to achieve a 30% processing rate of agricultural products. “Currently, processing accounts for only 10-15% of the total volume of agricultural products; however, growth is already observed in some sectors. For example, sugar beets are processed completely, dairy products are at 49%, while in other sectors this figure fluctuates between 5 and 10%,” he added. To increase the level of processing, farmers

20.11.2025, 14:11
Agriculture

Under the breeding livestock development project, preferential loans amounting to 291 million soms have been issued.

- As of October 23, 2025, 86 entities within the framework of the "Development of Breeding Livestock in the Kyrgyz Republic" project have received loans totaling 291.06 million soms for the purchase of high-yield breeding livestock, according to information from the Ministry of Finance. This project was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' decree No. 139-r dated March 5, 2025. The program operators are OJSC "Ayil Bank" and OJSC "Eldik Bank." The total credit

20.11.2025, 11:02
Agriculture

Monitoring of Fish Farms in the Talas Region Revealed Violations

- The Regional Administration for the Talas Region of the Land and Water Supervision Service, in conjunction with the prosecutor's office of the Bakai-Ata and Talas districts, conducted an inspection of fish farms. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. During the inspection, it was established that the main fish breeding is carried out using drainage water.

20.11.2025, 10:32
Industry

The average salary in Kyrgyzstan exceeded 47,000 soms

- In Kyrgyzstan, the average salary for the first nine months of 2025 exceeded 47,000 soms, said Nasirdin Shamshiev, an economist and research fellow at the Musa Ryskulbekov Kyrgyz Economic University, on the air. The economist noted that the incomes of the country's residents increased by 19.5%, while the average pension amount rose by 5.8%.

19.11.2025, 17:26
Agriculture

"Regarding agricultural land, more than 3,000 appeals have been received to date, - the mayor of Bishkek on the legalization of land"

Currently, over 3,000 requests for the legalization of agricultural land have been registered in Bishkek. This was reported by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, at a press conference held on November 19. He noted that each application will be thoroughly reviewed, and until the discussion of the city’s general plan is completed, all plots will be defined in accordance with the legalization requirements. “There is still a lot of work ahead, and we are open to any comments and

19.11.2025, 15:49
Agriculture

Intermediaries are key players in setting final meat prices in Bishkek, - Ministry of Agriculture

On November 19, on the air of the radio, the head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Uran Chekirbaev, discussed changes in prices for socially significant goods in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the rise in prices affects not only socially significant products and emphasized the importance of analyzing the country's economy as a whole, which demonstrates positive dynamics.

19.11.2025, 14:38
Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture is transitioning 26 services to electronic format by the end of the year.

- On the air, the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Asel Kenenbaeva reported on the ongoing digitalization in the agricultural sector, under which all services of the ministry will be available in electronic format by the end of the year. Kenenbaeva noted that significant records have been achieved in the industry both at the national level and in a global context. One of the main aspects of this digitalization is the "Farmer Service Centers"

19.11.2025, 13:46
Agriculture

In Kyrgyzstan, an agreement to stabilize flour prices between the government and enterprises has been in effect for 5 years, - Ministry of Economy

- During a radio broadcast on November 19, the head of the pricing sector of the Department of Antimonopoly, Competitive Policy, and Pricing of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Nazina Alykulova, shared data on the regulation of prices for socially significant goods in Kyrgyzstan. The Cabinet of Ministers approved a list of 16 goods for 2023, for which state control may be introduced in the domestic market.

19.11.2025, 13:39
Agriculture

400 thousand farmers have joined the "30+20+10" system for the agricultural sector, - Ministry of Agriculture

- The country is actively implementing the "30+20+10" project, which is aimed at the digitalization of the agricultural sector. This was reported on the radio by Asel Kenenbaeva, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. “Previously, we worked in the format of ‘3+2’, which included three areas of crop production and two of livestock. In this case, farmers were supported by agronomists, veterinarians, and specialists from agricultural authorities. To

19.11.2025, 13:38
Agriculture

"Cutlets and fillets are not included in the list of socially significant goods, - explanation from the Ministry of Economics"

- On the air of the radio on November 19, the head of the pricing sector of the Antimonopoly and Competition Policy Department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Nazina Alykulova, spoke about the regulation of meat prices in Kyrgyzstan. The Cabinet of Ministers approved a list of 16 goods that may be subject to state price regulation in the domestic market in 2023. Of these, 11 items relate to food products.

19.11.2025, 12:05
Agriculture

565 Parrots Delivered from Kyrgyzstan to Krasnoyarsk

- On November 13, 2025, at the international border crossing point, specialists from the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Krasnoyarsk Territory completed the processing of a batch of 565 decorative birds, including budgerigars, cockatiels, ring-necked parakeets, and lovebirds. These birds were delivered by air from the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak, located in Kyrgyzstan, according to information from Rosselkhoznadzor. This batch of birds fully complied with all veterinary and sanitary

19.11.2025, 08:56
Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture proposes to temporarily restrict the import of fruit and berry seedlings starting January 1.

- The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a proposal to introduce a temporary ban on the import of certain varieties of fruit and berry seedlings, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and will last for six months. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. As noted by the ministry, there is a growing diversity of fruit and berry varieties in the country, which creates a need for the development of new,

18.11.2025, 18:13
Agriculture

Chuvashia exported over 1,700 tons of onion sets to several countries, including Kyrgyzstan.

- Since the beginning of the year, from January 1 to November 17, 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor Office for the Chuvash Republic and the Ulyanovsk Region has monitored the export of more than 1700 tons of onion sets grown in the territory of Chuvashia. This information was reported by Rosselkhoznadzor. Of the total volume, over 1300 tons were sent to the Republic of Belarus. In addition, onion sets were also exported to Moldova, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Romania, Mongolia, and Kyrgyzstan.

18.11.2025, 18:06
Agriculture

The Cabinet temporarily banned the export of live cattle.

- A temporary ban on the export of live cattle has been established by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This measure is aimed at increasing the volume of meat products in the domestic market and influencing price reduction.

18.11.2025, 16:16