Regional Technical Platform on Green Agriculture

Title Soilytix: Unlocking Soil's Secrets with e-DNA Monitoring
Introduction To revolutionize soil health monitoring by quantifying biodiversity changes using cutting-edge e-DNA and multimetrics. Soilytix aims to make soil biodiversity visible, trackable, and actionable—demonstrating that healthy soils are essential to life, productivity, and climate resilience. The platform supports regenerative agriculture, reduces input costs, and helps stakeholders unlock new green revenue streams.
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Title The Biodiversity Trail: Nature-Positive Winegrowing in Portugal
Introduction Sogrape launched a wide project for nature-positive winegrowing integrated in its “Seed the Future” global sustainability program with the goal to communicate with consumers and citizens the value of farming with nature.
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Title Resilient Herds, Greener Pastures: Climate-Smart Livestock for Northern Sri Lanka
Introduction To build climate resilience in the livestock sector of Sri Lanka’s Northern Province by promoting sustainable, climate-smart practices that reduce environmental impact, increase productivity, and strengthen the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
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Title Growing Green Minds: Sustainable Classrooms in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Introduction The GreenClassrooms initiative aims to cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious and agriculturally aware students in Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Title Frost Early Warning System as a Solution to Protect Agriculture from Frost Damage in Dieng, Java, Indonesia
Introduction Frost events have increasingly become a threat to agriculture in high-altitude regions like Dieng, Java, causing significant damage to sensitive crops such as potatoes. These frost occurrences, often unpredictable and severe, can lead to substantial yield losses and economic hardship for local farmers. Traditional methods of frost protection are often reactive and insufficient due to the lack of timely and accurate weather information.
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Title Innovative Micro Earth Reservoirs Featuring Geotextile and Geomembrane Liners with Drip Irrigation Discharge Systems to Improve Water Management in Kyrgyzstan
Introduction This innovation is designed to provide farmers with access to irrigation through small water reservoirs on irrigated farmlands.
Start date 01/09/2017
End date 31/12/2022
Title FAO-GCF Project: Integrated natural resource management in drought- and salinity-prone agricultural production systems of Central Asia and Türkiye
Introduction The overall objective of the Project is to scale up integrated natural resources management (INRM) in drought prone and salt affected agricultural production landscapes in the Central Asian countries and Türkiye.
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Title Aravan Agroservice Cooperative: Advancing Integrated Crop and Livestock Farming in Kyrgyzstan
Introduction Aravan Agroservice is a dynamic agricultural cooperative located in the Aravan District of Kyrgyzstan. Combining crop production with livestock farming, the cooperative plays a vital role in strengthening the region’s agricultural economy, promoting sustainable practices, and enhancing food security for rural households.
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Title Beren Agricultural Cooperative: Advancing Sustainable Agriculture in Talas Region, Kyrgyzstan
Introduction The Beren Agricultural Cooperative is a leading example of sustainable agriculture and rural enterprise in the Talas Region of Kyrgyzstan. Founded to support smallholder farmers, the cooperative focuses on the cultivation, processing, and export of organic beans, contributing significantly to the region’s agricultural development and the livelihoods of local communities.
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Title Production of Medicinal Plants by the Issyk-Kul Organic Cooperative
Introduction The Issyk-Kul Organic Cooperative, comprising 42 smallholder farmers cultivating a total of 180 hectares of certified organic land, is a key player in Kyrgyzstan’s growing organic agriculture sector.
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Title Strengthening walnut value chains: the case of “Ishker KG” cooperative in Kyrgyzstan
Introduction The “Ishker KG” cooperative, based in Kyrgyzstan, unites 318 farmers involved in the collection and processing of local nuts, primarily Arslanbop walnuts.
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Title Promoting organic cotton exports: the case of the “Bio farmer” cooperative in Jalal-Abad supplying Switzerland
Introduction The “Bio farmer” cooperative, based in the Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan, has been successfully exporting organic cotton to Switzerland since 2006.
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Title The Development of Organic Agriculture in the Kyrgyz Republic: Economic and Ecological Sustainability
Introduction The Kyrgyz government’s involvement in developing organic agricultural policies and practices is of high importance, especially when elaborating and implementing the legislative framework and public administration.
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Title Strengthening rural development through organic agriculture: the role of “Bio Service” Public Foundation in advancing sustainable organic value chains in Central Asia
Introduction Bio Service Public Foundation is leading consulting company in Central Asia for the development of rural areas with a focus on the organic sector. Main activities of the fund – is to provide professional and competitive services along the organic value chain, which is a prerequisite for sustainable profitable business in the organic sector.
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Title BIO-KG Organic Movement Federations Developing organic agriculture in the Kyrgyz Republic
Introduction The Federation of Organic Development «Bio-KG” was founded in 2012 to support organic movement in Kyrgyz Republic. Members are farmers and refiners who support idea of organic agriculture, introduce organic techniques and PGS, organize “organic aymaks” (groups of villages), and advocate strongly for organic farming development on national level.
Start date 20/05/2025
Title Granulated feed Almus
Introduction The granulated fodder production project minimizes feed wastage and enhances the quality of livestock products, delivering positive environmental and social impacts. Additionally, it contributes to job creation and reduces reliance on imported fodder, thereby strengthening economic sustainability.
Start date 20/05/2025
End date 20/05/2025
Title Method of wastewater treatment: Innovative methods of combating cyanobacterial bloom and algolization, cultivation of aquatic organisms and production of feed
Introduction Development and implementation of an innovative and environmentally sustainable system integrating wastewater treatment with aquaculture practices to improve water quality and increase fish productivity in aquatic ecosystems.
Start date 20/05/2025
End date 20/05/2025
Title Bioprotein production from natural gas
Introduction Kazakhstan is actively advancing its production of protein-rich feeds and plant-based additives to enhance animal productivity and ensure balanced protein nutrition. These initiatives are integral to the nation's broader strategy to modernize its livestock and feed industries.
Start date 19/05/2025
End date 19/05/2025
Title Phytoremediation: An Effective Tool for Cleaning Contaminated Lands
Introduction In Kazakhstan, the issue of obsolete pesticides represents a significant environmental threat, impacting all components of the ecosystem, including soil, water, vegetation, fauna, and human health.
Start date 20/05/2025
End date 20/05/2025