Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have discussed developing a project to digitalise agriculture using artificial intelligence, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.
Ministry representatives met a delegation from the FAO Investment Centre to discuss expanding cooperation in the agricultural sector, attracting foreign investment and implementing joint projects.
The talks covered investment opportunities in priority areas of agriculture, support for ongoing projects and the preparation of new initiatives involving international partners.
The two sides also discussed digitalising the agricultural sector, including the introduction of modern information technologies into management processes and the use of artificial intelligence.
During the meeting, FAO proposed developing and implementing a dedicated project in these areas.
The project's specific parameters, timeline and funding have not yet been disclosed.
The participants said the proposed initiatives were intended to expand mutually beneficial cooperation, improve the practical outcomes of investment projects and support the sustainable development of agriculture in Uzbekistan.
