With consumer demand for organic foods on the rise, FAO is working with Central Asian countries to develop their capacities for organic agriculture. A three-day international conference on the topic opens here today, with leading experts and other players taking part.

Organized by Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources in cooperation with FAO, the conference is designed to promote exchange of experiences and discussion of local practices and modern technologies. Fostering cooperation among Central Asian countries on organic production issues is another objective.

The event brings together scientists and technical experts working on organic agriculture in Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, and other countries. After two days of theoretical sessions in Tashkent, conference participants will make a study trip to Samarkand.