With the support of FAO, the Alai Shyrdamaly Festival was held in Bishkek
26/04/2024
Bishkek – The festival was organized on the initiative of the Council for Sustainable Development under the conditions of climate change under the Toraga of Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan. The...
FAO: cooperatives are key to sustainable development of the agricultural sector in Kyrgyzstan
04/01/2024
Bishkek – Topical issues of development of agricultural and food cooperatives in Kyrgyzstan were discussed by experts at a round table held on December 19 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan by the...
In Kyrgyzstan, FAO trains entrepreneurs to ensure food safety
23/10/2023
Bishkek – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) conducted training on food safety in the fruit and vegetable sector for entrepreneurs in the Osh, Batken, Jalal-Abad, Chu...
The Institute of livestock valuation is being revived in Kyrgyzstan with the support of FAO
13/12/2023
Chuy Region – Kyrgyzstan is developing its own system for assessing the breeding value of animals (valuation) for use in breeding programmes. For this purpose, the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Livestock and Pastures,...
With the support of FAO, Kyrgyzstan is actively improving digital monitoring of locusts
29/03/2024
Bishkek – Monitoring of locust populations at key periods of their development is fundamental to know importance, development stage and phase of the locust populations. To support Kyrgyzstan in its efforts to...
Digitalizing Agriculture in Kyrgyzstan at all levels
03/01/2024
Bishkek – Marking a pivotal step towards the future of agriculture in the country, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture of...
FAO will support Kyrgyz universities in training biosafety specialists
27/06/2024
Bishkek – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) together with the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University named after K. Skryabin held today, on June 27, in Bishkek,...
The FAO project will help Kyrgyzstan to combat climate change
13/12/2023
Bishkek – Forests and grasslands absorb greenhouse gases and therefore play a critical role in solving the problems associated with climate change. Taking this into account, the Food and Agriculture...
FAO is assisting the Veterinary Service of Kyrgyzstan to improve laboratory capacities and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance
08/11/2023
Bishkek – The emergence of antimicrobial resistance is increasingly limiting the possible treatments for human and veterinary medicine. This problem is also relevant for Kyrgyzstan. The Food and Agriculture Organization of...
With FAO support, specialists from Kyrgyzstandart and the Veterinary Service of Kyrgyzstan have been trained to detect GMOs in food
25/03/2024
Bishkek – On 18 March, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held a workshop in the Kyrgyz Republic on laboratory methods for detecting GMOs in food.
The...
Capacity development programme boosts geographical indications in Kyrgyzstan
19/01/2024
Bishkek – Kyrgyzstan, in alignment with the global shift towards food system transformation, is making significant strides with its agrifood sector by implementing sustainable territorial tools. The Food and Agriculture Organization...
Medical students and veterinary students competed in their knowledge of the problem of antimicrobial resistance
29/11/2023
Bishkek – The first quiz with questions about antimicrobial resistance took place on November 29 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The event was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the...
In Kyrgyzstan, the Horticulture Development Programme was developed with FAO support
03/05/2024
Bishkek – Fruits and berries are the most important component of the human diet. They are an excellent source of dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and beneficial phytochemicals.
In an effort to...
"Water is life. Water is food." Kyrgyz Republic will celebrate the World Food Day with several events
17/10/2023
Bishkek – Kyrgyz Republic is celebrating the World Food Day 2023, one of the most popular international days in the UN calendar, which is held in more than 50 languages and...
FAO project will create Community Landscape Management Groups
17/07/2024
Bishkek – Human activity is the main driver of climate change. Industrial processes, deforestation, uncontrolled grazing, and the burning of fossil fuels lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions.
The resulting greenhouse...
FAO will support the efforts of Kyrgyzstan to enforce veterinary standards in trout farms
08/02/2024
Bishkek – Fish is one of the most important and useful products in the food basket of the people in Kyrgyzstan. It is an excellent source of protein and essential...
The first National Forum on Zoonotic Disease Control was held in Kyrgyzstan with FAO support
26/04/2024
Bishkek – Zoonoses are diseases transmitted from animals to humans. Currently, there are more than 200 species of zoonoses.
Given the close interaction between humans and agricultural, domestic and wildlife animals,...
FAO and the Forestry Service of Kyrgyzstan planted trees in honor of International Day of Forests
20/03/2024
Bishkek – In honor of International Day of Forests, celebrated annually on March 21, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Forestry Service under...
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan took stock of the joint peacebuilding project in the border areas of the two countries
30/05/2024
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Consolidating peace and achieving stability for the prosperity of multinational communities, particularly in border areas, requires the collective efforts of all parties, including national institutions, authorities and...
In Kyrgyzstan, FAO conducted training on the HACCP system to improve food safety
17/06/2024
Bishkek – Everyone who produces, processes, transports, stores, prepares, serves, and consumes food needs to use practices that keep foods safe. In turn, the Government plays a key role in...