State objectives in Uzbekistan are being consistently implemented to strengthen food security, ensure rational use of water resources, and develop agriculture based on innovation. In this process, the significance of projects aimed at expanding international cooperation, implementing advanced technologies, and ensuring environmental sustainability is growing.
The 'Green Farm' project, planned for the Jizzakh region, is one such promising initiative. It is viewed as a comprehensive solution that will not only increase agricultural efficiency but also help save water resources, enhance environmental protection, and improve the quality of life for the population.
In this regard, the Governor of the Jizzakh region, Ulugbek Mustafayev, held a meeting with representatives of companies from the Republic of Korea—'K Farm Solution' and 'Doohyun E&C Co., Ltd.'. During the negotiations, the practical aspects of the project, its impact on the regional economy, implementation stages, and future directions of cooperation were discussed in detail.
The main goal of the project is to increase farmers' labor productivity by improving water supply in agriculture, increasing soil fertility, and introducing modern agricultural technologies. In Pirovard, this process is intended to contribute to the growth of public welfare and the sustainable development of rural areas.
It is important to note that 'Green Farm' has a broader meaning than just a commercial initiative. It enshrines the priority task of developing socially significant infrastructure, creating favorable conditions for farmers, and ensuring the interests of the local population, which confirms its socially oriented nature.
Within the framework of the project, the introduction of modern water resource management mechanisms, the installation of highly efficient water purification systems for public and agricultural needs, and the local production of water filters with service maintenance organization are planned. Other key areas include the development of innovative materials to increase soil fertility, forming a reliable feed base for animal husbandry, launching water quality monitoring based on IoT technologies, and training local specialists in modern agricultural technologies. This contributes to the deep integration of science and digital technologies into the production process.
During the meeting, the governor of the region put forward several important proposals based on the natural conditions and current needs of Jizzakh. The necessity was emphasized within the framework of the national program 'Green Environment' to desalt arid territories, widely implement drip irrigation technologies in water-scarce areas, launch drinking and wastewater treatment systems using advanced Korean technologies, reduce water hardness, and organize scientific and practical research to decrease the salinity of Aidarokol sea water to a level suitable for agricultural use.
These proposals are relevant in terms of ensuring water security amid global climate change, the rational use of existing resources, and strengthening the stability of the agricultural sector. The presence of specialists with extensive experience in environmental engineering in the project testifies to its solid scientific and technical foundation, which creates a reliable basis for the effective adaptation of advanced technologies to local conditions and achieving long-term results.
Expanding international cooperation, applying innovative solutions, and attracting modern technologies are important factors today that bring the agriculture of the Jizzakh region to a new level. The 'Green Farm' project is recognized as a promising initiative that fills noble goals with practical content, contributing to increased efficiency in the agricultural sector, ensuring environmental sustainability, and raising the standard of living.
The Minister of Agriculture, Ibrohim Abdurakhmanov, visited the territories of the Tashkent region to familiarize himself with the seasonal work being carried out in cotton fields. The initial site inspected was the 'Zero Maks Agro Biznes' farmstead in the Urta Chirchiq district.
On 30 hectares of this farmstead, 'Shinjian' variety cotton was planted using a dense planting method under plastic film. Irrigation and nutrition processes are carried out using a drip irrigation system. Additionally, special films of different colors—red, green, and blue—are being used on 15 hectares to test their influence on crop development.
A field session was organized during the visit with the participation of farm enterprise managers. The Minister discussed in detail the differences in the development of cotton grown under colored films versus open fields, as well as the advantages of each method and the possibilities of implementing them in practice. Subsequently, a 10-hectare field at the 'Oktam Ata' farm enterprise in the same district was inspected, and an area of 30 hectares was generally viewed. An assessment of the crop growth condition in the field conditions was conducted, and practical recommendations were given for the agrotechnical measures necessary during the growing season.
During the observations, the minister emphasized that maintaining a balance between vegetative and generative development to prevent excessive crop growth is a critically important condition for achieving a high yield. It was also noted that the widespread implementation of scientifically based agricultural technologies and decision-making based on the specifics of each field is a current task of modern cotton farming.
In conversations with farmers, the minister noted that despite large-scale information campaigns, field seminars, and training meetings in the region, not all farmers are adopting modern agricultural technologies and scientific recommendations. Therefore, the need to convey the scientific basis of the agrotechnical measures required in cotton farming in a simple and practical way, as well as conducting work based on modern knowledge and best practices, was particularly stressed.
In addition, the condition of fields growing low-yield cotton varieties was studied in the Oqqurgon district. The Minister paid particular attention to the timely and quality execution of agrotechnical processes in the fields. He highlighted the importance of conducting cultivation agrotechnical work on a scientific basis, according to a clear plan established by norms and requirements. The Minister also gave advice on the use of chemical and local fertilizers, emphasizing the need for strict planning of their application to preserve soil fertility.
