FAO provided technical assistance to the Department of Chemicalization, Protection and Quarantine of Plants
19/02/2024
Bishkek – In the battle against locusts, early warning, early reaction respect for human health and the environment are crucial for success.Therefore, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...
FAO summarizes the project on food safety in the horticultural sector of Kyrgyzstan
19/07/2024
Bishkek – Food safety has a critical role in assuring that food stays safe at every stage of the food chain – from production to harvest, processing, storage, distribution, all the...
New FAO Representative appointed for the Kyrgyz Republic
26/06/2024
Bishkek– The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) office in Bishkek is now lead by Oleg Guchgeldiyev, as he took up his duties today as FAO Representative...
FAO trains farmers in Kyrgyzstan in modern horticultural techniques
10/04/2024
Bishkek – Horticulture can not only help farmers improve their incomes and livelihoods but also offer nutritious food and healthy diets for citizens in Bishkek and around the world. However,...
FAO and the Veterinary Service of Kyrgyzstan will strengthen coordination to reduce threats of zoonotic diseases
26/06/2024
Bishkek – A zoonosis is an infectious disease that has jumped from an animal to humans and comprises a large percentage of new and existing diseases in humans. Approximately 60...
Workshop on food security for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh
01/12/2023
Bishkek – As the world population continues to grow, much more effort and innovation will be urgently needed in order to sustainably increase agricultural production, improve the global supply chain,...
FAO supports Kyrgyzstan's shift to more sustainable mountain management
02/02/2024
Bishkek – Mountain societies are highly vulnerable to the potentially severe impacts of climate change on their livelihoods and well-being. The remote location, ageing infrastructure, poor access to information and...
Caucasus and Central Asia experts discuss measures to sustainably combat locusts
22/11/2023
Bishkek – The Thirteenth annual technical workshop on locust management is underway (20 —24 November) in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. The meeting is organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
FAO will assist in the development of the Biosafety Law in Kyrgyzstan
18/12/2023
Bishkek – Representation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Kyrgyz Republic took part in the work of the Council under the patronage of...
FAO organized an investment forum to launch agroclusters on milk and meat in Kyrgyzstan
27/11/2023
Bishkek – The first Investment Forum, designed to promote two pilot agroclusters – dairy production in the Chu region and the production of red meat in the Naryn and Issyk-Kul...
FAO trains Kyrgyz veterinarians to combat lumpy skin disease in cattle
22/06/2023
Issyk-Kul region – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) conducted a simulation exercise to prepare veterinarians to eliminate an outbreak of lumpy skin disease of cattle. The...
The FAO project will develop a National Program for reforestation and afforestation
05/07/2024
Bishkek – The FAO project “Carbon Sequestration through Climate Investments in Forests and Rangelands in the Kyrgyz Republic” (CS-FOR) will develop a national reforestation and afforestation Program to help the...
Kyrgyzstan uses agroclusters to transform its food systems
22/01/2024
Bishkek – Embracing the era of food system transformation, Kyrgyzstan is advancing its agrifood landscape through a holistic implementation of sustainable territorial tools. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the...
FAO provided Kyrgyzstan with advanced computer equipment for the development of agro-industrial clusters
08/01/2024
Bishkek – Agroclusters have significant potential for achieving high rates of agricultural production and economic and social development in rural areas. Therefore, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...
National demonstration/trial on biopesticides use against locusts organized in Kyrgyzstan
12/06/2024
Bishkek – For the first time ever in Kyrgyzstan, demonstration trials are being carried out with biopesticides against locusts, by the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection and Quarantine of the Ministry...
New FAO project in Kyrgyzstan aims to improve innovation for smallholder farmers
06/06/2024
Bishkek – On 6 June 2024, in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the inception workshop of “Small farmers as agricultural innovators for resilient agrifood ecosystems” project was launched. This initiative...
FAO supports Kyrgyzstan in its efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance in food and agriculture
08/07/2024
Bishkek – Antimicrobial resistance is one of the global health challenges of our time. It also causes significant damage to livelihoods, income of agricultural producers, the food industry and national...
FAO conducted training on zoonotic diseases for veterinarians in Kyrgyzstan
18/04/2024
Bishkek – Veterinary specialists from all regions of Chu oblast of Kyrgyzstan gathered in Bishkek on 18 April to participate in a training organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization...
FAO provided technical assistance to the Department of Chemical Plant Protection and Quarantine
10/05/2024
Bishkek – Modern technologies help to better monitor and predict locust infestations. Therefore, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Kyrgyz Republic are stepping up...
To safeguard the food supply from hazards, proactivity is key, say food industry experts in Kyrgyzstan
07/06/2024
Bishkek – To raise awareness on proper food safety and management, a workshop was held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on World Food Safety Day to help consumers, producers and officials...