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ProjectSupport to the Improvement of the National Seed, Plant Variety Protection and Phytosanitary Legislation in Uzbekistan - TCP/UZB/3602 2020
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No results found.The Government of Uzbekistan recognizes the importance of agriculture for enhancing national food security and strengthening the rural economy. Half of the country’s population lives in rural areas, and reducing the gap between urban and rural livelihoods is an important component in maintaining social stability. Agriculture has considerable potential for development, particularly in the production of cereals, potatoes and high-value vegetable crops to supply the growing domestic market and for export. In this regard, it was important to improve national legislation to facilitate trade. It was also necessary to promote and maintain an efficient and sustainable seed sector that would meet the needs of farmers, ruraldevelopment, and the national economy. In addition, there was an urgent need to establish collaborative initiatives to prevent the introduction and spread of quarantine pests in the country. Limited knowledge of modern plant protection methods and the absence of technically justified phytosanitary measures were serious constraints in Uzbekistan’s phytosanitary system, owing to a lack of experienced and trained personnel, as well as a shortage of modern equipment and communication means. Considering the above, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) requested that FAO provide assistance to improve national seed and phytosanitary legislation, and strengthen national capacities in plant health and trade facilitation. -
Book (series)Renewable energy interventions in the wheat landscape in Uzbekistan 2023
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No results found.Energy, climate change and agriculture are closely interlinked, and the introduction of renewable energy interventions in the agriculture sector can catalyse poverty reduction and climate change mitigation. The agricultural is an important sector of the economy for Uzbekistan as it employ over 26 percent of the total working population. Uzbekistan has universal access to energy in addition to significant fossil fuel resources, which are supported by a well-extended energy distribution network. However, the energy sector faces several challenges due to inefficient and outdated infrastructure, resulting in high losses as well as power outages, especially in rural areas. Access to stable energy is essential to rural farmers, especially for irrigation, as the impact of climate change is expected to intensify in the near future. This report is part of the technical analysis that informs the GEFs project preparation grant application (PPG) under the GEFs food system, land use and restoration (FOLUR) impact programme. The focus of the analysis is on three regions of Uzbekistan: the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Kashkadarya and Khorezm. Firstly, the report provides an overview of solar energy, wind energy and specific elements of bioenergy potential. Building on this, the report identifies specific renewable energy interventions that can enhance the agriculture production of wheat landscapes in the selected regions in Uzbekistan. In addition to the wheat value chain, the alfalfa, dairy and horticulture chains were identified as important chains for the country and the specific regions being considered. Furthermore, the assessment provides details on the specific types of renewable energy interventions that could be implemented for the specific value chains under evaluation, as well as the related costs and investment requirements. These interventions can help stabilize access to energy for farmers and overcome some of the current access shortages. -
ProjectSupport in Formulating National Export Promotion Strategies for Selected Products in Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan - TCP/SEC/3602 2020
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No results found.Agriculture is a critical sector in the Caucuses and Central Asia (CCA). It is one of the largest generators of livelihoods in the region and is therefore integral to the development of economic and social stability. Since the dissolution of the former Soviet Union in 1991, the countries in the CCA have worked to establish trade flows and explore internationalmarkets to boost exports. Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are three of the countries working towards this goal. All three have included the promotion of agri-food exports in their agriculture and rural development policies; however, major bottlenecks and constraints are found in production and export in these countries. One reason for this is the fact that agricultural production is dominated by very small farms, with their average size in Azerbaijan and Tajikistan being 2.8 ha and 0.1 ha, respectively. These small farms are not included in large value chains, and they frequently have poor logistical and transport infrastructure (e.g. cool-storage facilities). Many of them are land-locked and highly dependent on traditional markets (usually Russia). Diversifying export markets in general and ensuring smallholder inclusion in value chains to boost livelihoods are top prioritiesin these countries. This TCP project was designed to meet the requests of these the three targeted countries to develop export promotion strategies for a wider range of agricultural products beyond the traditional ones, and to develop local capacities to increase access to regional and international markets. This was to be done by supporting national government institutions and private sector stakeholders
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