Videos
Transforming rural communities in Uzbekistan with climate-smart agriculture
07/01/2025
The Smart Farming for the Future Generation project, supported by FAO and the Republic of Uzbekistan, helps smallholder farmers in Uzbekistan adopt sustainable greenhouse production methods.
Hack4DigitalVillages: youth co-develop digital solutions with farmers in rural Fergana, Uzbekistan
17/04/2024
In 2023, FAO within the Digital Villages Initiative (DVI) supported the implementation of a special youth digital innovation programme in Uzbekistan aimed at mobilizing young talents in the Fergana valley to co-develop digital solutions to solve the challenges of their own rural communities.
Bridging the rural divide in Uzbekistan with the Digital Villages Initiative
17/04/2024
The Digital Villages Initiative in Uzbekistan aims to bridge the digital divide and foster entrepreneurship in rural areas by equipping farmers from pilotvillages with digital and agri-entrepreneurship skills, among other interventions.
Uzbek village becomes digital
22/02/2024
In the Fergana Valley, farmer Shaodatkhon Oripova uses digital sensors to manage her greenhouse remotely. This is part of the FAO’s Digital Villages Initiative (DVI), launched in 2023 in Novkent and Yuksalish. DVI is a flagship program aiming to turn 1,000 global villages into digital hubs, boosting efficiency and transforming traditional farming through internet-connected technology.
Fisheries and aquaculture sector in Uzbekistan
23/01/2024
In Uzbekistan, sustainable aquaculture is vital for food security. As water resources dwindle and the population grows, the industry must evolve to meet rising demand. Expert insights emphasize that developing efficient fish farming is the only way to balance environmental challenges with the need for stable food production. This sector is key to the region's future.
AgriTech Talk: Hack the hackathon: Experiences from Uzbekistan
08/01/2024
In this AgriTech Talk, Nargizakhon Hojajeva, Project Support Specialist with the Uzbekistan country office, will speak about how to hack a hackathon as she recently organized the agriculture hackathon “digital Uzbekistan” a competition for young innovators. Hosted by Daniela Di Gianantonio, Digital Agriculture Team Leader, FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia.