Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The Uzbek-German Agricultural and Economic Forum was held at Tashkent State Agrarian University, bringing together representatives of the two countries to discuss prospects for agricultural cooperation, innovation and improvements in production efficiency.
The German delegation was led by Martina Engelhardt-Kopf, Parliamentary State Secretary at Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Regional Identity (BMLEH).
Uzbekistan was represented by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Jamshid Abduzukhurov, staff from research institutes under the ministry and industry specialists.
During the forum, participants presented their countries’ experience in agriculture, discussed existing opportunities and exchanged views on current issues affecting the sector’s development.
Sustainable agricultural production was one of the key topics. The sides considered approaches to adapting agriculture to climate change, using water and land resources efficiently, and introducing digital technologies into farming.
A separate session focused on livestock farming. Participants discussed modernising the sector, improving milk production efficiency, enhancing feed quality, animal identification and upgrading digital monitoring systems.
The discussions also covered technology transfer and the adoption of innovative solutions by agricultural enterprises. Training qualified personnel and strengthening the professional skills of industry specialists were also high on the agenda.
Representatives of the two countries additionally exchanged views on expanding access for agricultural products to domestic and international markets.
Other topics included improving financing mechanisms, developing systems for international standards and certification, and measures to provide government support to producers.
The forum served as a platform for sharing experience and discussing potential areas for further cooperation between Uzbekistan and Germany in agriculture.
