00:04From modern farming technologies to new investment opportunities, Uzbekistan is reshaping its agricultural sector, aiming to increase productivity, expand exports
00:15and strengthen food security.
00:17This is BusinessLine Uzbekistan. Hello and welcome. Agriculture remains a key part of Uzbekistan's economy, but the sector is changing.
00:27New investment is going into how food is grown, processed and brought to market, while the country is also looking
00:34to increase exports and strengthen its own food security.
00:38Uzbek agricultural products are now exported to 92 markets worldwide. In recent years, trade turnover in the sector has approached
00:4713.3 billion euros, while exports of fruit and vegetables, processed goods and other food products have reached around 3
00:57.1 billion euros.
00:58The target is to increase food exports to 8.9 billion euros by 2030. Investment in intensive orchards, vineyards and
01:08greenhouse production is aimed at raising yields and increasing the share of higher-value products.
01:15At the same time, Uzbekistan has designated 2026 to 2030 as a priority period for food security, with efforts focused
01:25on increasing domestic production and reducing reliance on imports of key products, such as grain, vegetable oil and sugar.
01:33Taken together, these changes go well beyond increasing production. They affect how farms use technology, how food is processed and
01:42monitored, and how Uzbek producers compete in international markets.
01:47At this 138-hectar orchard, growers prioritize fruit quality over maximum yields.
02:12To boost investment, Uzbekistan plans 172,000 hectares of new commercial orchards by 2028, supported by loans and subsidies.
02:41Financial tools and agricultural drones are being introduced, while water scarcity creates demand for more efficient irrigation.
02:49EBRD hat mit der Minister der Agrikulturen den Agrifood-Investment-Opportunities-Platform,
02:57die der Anora-Platform ist, die mobilisiertes Investitionen an rund 1.5 Billionen US-Dollars.
03:06Es ist mainly auf die Agrifood-System-Capabilität in Uzbekistan.
03:16According to the EBRD, irrigation consumes around a fifth of Uzbekistan's electricity.
03:22Modernizing pumping systems could reduce costs and save water.
03:27Joining us now is Shamshat Ergashev, Head of the Secretariat of the Minister of Agriculture.
03:32Mr. Ergashev, how is Uzbekistan modernizing its agricultural system and what role will technology play in increasing productivity?
03:46Ergashv, the purpose of the scientific research, innovation, innovation, innovation, etc.
03:53Ergashv, the purpose of the economy is to be able to provide the support of the economy.
03:57In 2005-1925-year-old, the economy is about 10 million tons.
04:03Ergashv, the economy is about 10 million tons.
04:12Ergashv, the economy is about 10 million tons.
04:16Wir haben 40-45 Jahre gesagt, wir haben nur viel Woods fliegelt.
04:25Wir haben schon mehrere und viele zusammengebracht.
04:26Wir haben 16 Millionen
04:27Wir haben uns über die Investoren,
04:33wir brauchen einen Weg und
04:34wir haben die Wegeleicht.
04:39Wir haben eine 130 Millionen Dollar
04:47Das ist alles, was wir haben für diese Edition.
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04:52Vielen Dank für's Zuschauen.
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