The Government of Uzbekistan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are scaling up efforts to strengthen the sweet cherry value chain through a new FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) project under th...

The twenty-first session of the United Nations Forum on Forests was held from 11 to 15 May 2026 in New York. As part of this global dialogue, the delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan organized a special side event titled “Advancing Nature-based Solutions for...

A Field Day in Qamashi district showcased No-Till crop production and rainwater harvesting technologies in rainfed areas.

Khiva, 2026 — An event dedicated to environmental education, healthy lifestyles and sustainable nutrition was held in Khiva as part of the “Eco-schools Uzbekistan” project. Organized by the Zamin International Public Foundation, the event brought together eco-school students, teachers, experts and representatives of partner organizations

Representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representation in Uzbekistan visited Pakhtakor district of Jizzakh region. During the visit, the FAO delegation led by Sherzod Umarov met with Husan Abduvokhidov, the khokim of Pakhtakor district, to discuss prospects for agricultural development in the district.

Tashkent, 2026 — A final hybrid seminar of the project “Implementation of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in Uzbekistan” was held in Tashkent. The project is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the “Zamin” International Public Foundation.

A delegation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Uzbekistan visited the Research Institute of Rainfed Agriculture in Gallaorol district, Jizzakh region, to explore opportunities for scientific cooperation in support of climate-resilient agriculture.

Geneva, Switzerland — A delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, together with representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), participated in the 2026 Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE region, held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Astana, Kazakhstan – 24 April 2026 – Representatives of Central Asian countries and development partners met in Astana on 24 April for the first Programme Steering Committee (PrgSC) meeting of the Central Asia Water and Land Nexus (CAWLN) Programme, establishing its main coordina...

A delegation from the Representation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Uzbekistan visited Jizzakh region. During the visit, the delegation led by Sherzod Umarov travelled to Bakhmal district, where it met with the District Khokim, Aziz Ergashev, to discuss climate change adaptation, the efficient use of water resources, the development of horticulture, and support for small-scale greenhouse farming

Uzbekistan is taking a significant step towards strengthening national nutrition policies and transforming its agrifood systems through the development of Food Systems-Based Dietary Guidelines (FSBDGs).

Ancient and indigenous crop seed samples from Uzbekistan have been successfully deposited in the world’s largest and most secure seed preservation facility — the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, located in Norway.

To mark the International Day of Rural Women, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the State Co...

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) jointly hosted a high-level National Dialogue in Tashkent on "Gender Equality in Agricultural Policy – A Foundation for Sustainable Rural Development."

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) hosts a working meeting on gender equality in the context of agriculture and rural development in Uzbekistan. Rural women make up...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Uzbekistan today handed over 70 refrigerators to the Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan...

Uzbekistan continues to expand its international partnerships in the agricultural sector, strengthening ties with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Hungarian Research Institute for...

Wheat rust diseases are major transboundary plant diseases threatening wheat crops in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Due to their airborne nature, these pathogens easily spread across borders, jeopardizing regional...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Uzbekistan intend to accelerate joint efforts to combat land degradation through an important project aimed at...

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change, convened a national workshop to enhance Uzbekistan’s laboratory capabilities for pesticide quality control...