During the broadcast of the program Ala-Too Live, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, emphasized that in the fight against pasture degradation, it is more important to improve the quality of livestock rather than increase their quantity. This issue has become a relevant topic for the upcoming agro-industrial forum "Agrodialog-2026".
According to the representative of the Ministry of Agriculture, this problem remains serious for the country. Experts believe that by introducing high-yield breeding cattle, the load on pastures can be reduced by up to 5%. This means that maintaining a smaller number of more productive livestock, both meat and dairy, is more rational from an economic and ecological standpoint.
As part of this initiative, high-quality breed seeds, such as Aberdeen Angus, Simmental, and Swedish breeds, have been imported into the country. Farmers received the seed material through veterinary and technical services, as well as consulting support within the framework of the breeding livestock development program.
After the autumn season, an analysis of the growth and productivity of the new breeds is planned to assess the project's results.
The Ministry believes that the development of breeding livestock is a strategically important step for the preservation of pastures and the enhancement of the economic efficiency of agriculture.
