French Experts Help Uzbek Farmers Adopt Modern Agrotech

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — More than 200 farms and smallholder dehkhan economies in Uzbekistan received free consultations from French specialists within an international project aimed at increasing the efficiency of agricultural production and introducing modern agrotechnologies.

The project was implemented during 2025 and the first half of 2026 in the Samarkand, Bukhara, Navoiy, and Tashkent regions. Over this period, the French experts studied the specific characteristics of farming in these regions, held meetings with agricultural producers, and prepared practical recommendations adapted to the natural, climatic, and economic conditions of the country.

Special attention was paid to the issues of vegetable cultivation in greenhouse facilities, the production of cotton, wheat, and corn, as well as the development of dairy farming and poultry breeding. A separate focus of the work involved water-saving and energy-efficiency technologies, the relevance of which is growing amid climate change and increasing pressure on natural resources.

Following the project, the specialists noted a high level of interest among Uzbek farmers in adopting modern management methods. At the same time, the experts emphasized the necessity of further expanding the access of small farms to professional consultations and modern technologies.

As noted by the head of the French expert group, Jacques Mathieu, a special emphasis in developing the recommendations was placed on practical solutions that do not require significant financial expenses and remain accessible to small farms.

All consultations were provided on a free basis. The French specialists participated in the project as volunteers, representing the professional associations AGIR and ECTI, which unite experts with many years of experience in agriculture, industry, and other sectors of the economy. The project was implemented with the support of the Global Environment Facility's Small Grants Programme and served as an example of effective international cooperation in sustainable agricultural development.

The next stage of interaction will be a study tour of Uzbek farmers to France. In July 2026, a delegation will visit the department of Maine-et-Loire, where they will familiarize themselves with advanced agrotechnologies, modern agricultural enterprise management methods, and the practice of implementing innovations in the agrarian sector.

According to project coordinator Habib Abdullaev, such initiatives hold special significance for small business representatives who often do not have the resources to attract expensive international consultants. At the same time, the experience of cooperation shows a high potential for partnership with European professional associations that are ready to share knowledge and practical solutions for the development of Uzbekistan's agrarian sector.

Experts note that the further introduction of resource-saving technologies, increasing labor productivity, and expanding international exchange of experience are capable of making a significant contribution to strengthening the country's food security and boosting the competitiveness of domestic agriculture.