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The food industry in the Jizzakh region is experiencing accelerated development, focused on deep processing of local raw materials, expanding the value chain, and ensuring high-quality products for the population. The strengthening of the region's industrial potential is achieved through the commissioning of new capacities, the implementation of modern technologies, and the improvement of agro-logistics infrastructure.

Production Indicators and Growth

According to data from the National Statistical Committee, large industrial enterprises in the country produced 57.2 trillion soums of food products in January-May 2026. This figure shows a growth of 7.9% compared to the same period last year. The share of the Jizzakh region in this volume was 1.6 trillion soums, which confirms the stable development of the food industry, the increase in the efficiency of production capacities, and the implementation of investment projects in processing sectors.

Specialization and Export Potential

Currently, modern enterprises operating in the region specialize in the processing of fruits and vegetables, irrigated crops, grain, meat, and dairy products. Special attention is paid to transforming local raw materials into finished products with high added value. This creates a solid foundation not only for supplying the domestic market with competitive and high-quality goods but also for expanding the geography and volume of exports.

Role of Agro-logistics and Infrastructure

One such infrastructure object is the BMB-NRC Agrologistics agro-logistics complex, operating in the Sharof Rashidov district. This complex forms a modern system for sorting, storing, packaging, and delivering products from farmers and agriculturalists to external markets. It helps reduce product losses, increase its competitiveness, and increase the share of exported products. Thus, it plays an important role in creating added value, creating new jobs, and strengthening the region's export potential.

State Reforms and Standards

In recent years, reforms aimed at ensuring food security, controlling product quality and safety, and improving the processing chain have reached a new stage. Specifically, based on the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated May 12, 2026, 'On measures to introduce a unified state management and supervision system in the fields of food safety, phytosanitary, and veterinary medicine,' a unified management system in this area has been formed. New tasks have been established to ensure product safety 'from farm to table,' implement modern risk analysis control mechanisms, and guarantee that exported products comply with international standards. These transformations help increase the efficiency of processing enterprises in the regions, simplify export procedures, and strengthen confidence in product quality.

Regional Development Prospects

Projects aimed at attracting investments to the Jizzakh region, increasing the capacity of the processing industry, diversifying types of export products, and developing a modern agro-logistics system are ongoing. These processes contribute to strengthening the region's position in the national food industry, enhancing integration between agriculture and industry, and achieving sustainable growth in the volume of high-added-value production.

Experts emphasize that forming a unified chain from growing agricultural products to their export, expanding modern agro-logistics infrastructure, and implementing advanced technologies are key driving forces for increasing production volumes, enhancing export potential, and ensuring employment in the Jizzakh region.

Increased demand for fruit and vegetable products grown in the country on global markets, along with the development of agricultural technologies and increased attention to product quality, contributes to growing interest in Uzbek goods.

IQA Delegation Visited Enterprises

Representatives of the Indonesian Quarantine Agency (IQA) conducted a visit to districts in Tashkent region. The delegation familiarized itself with the activities of farms growing lemons, as well as a dried fruit packaging enterprise.

Export Activities in Nurafshon

Specifically, at the 'FOOD AGRO' enterprise in the city of Nurafshon, products such as maize, orix, and olkhuri are packaged using modern methods and exported to countries such as Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, Iran, and Dubai.

Discussion of Standards and Requirements

During the visit, the parties exchanged views regarding the needs of the world market and the phytosanitary requirements imposed on imported goods. The Indonesians assessed the compliance of fruit cultivation and processing processes with international standards.

IQA Inspector Captain Ratih Rahayu stated that the purpose of the visit was to study the compliance of Uzbek products—gilos, lemons, and dried fruits and vegetables—with Indonesian requirements, especially concerning food safety and phytosanitary standards. He added that the exporters' capabilities to meet Indonesian norms in food safety and phytosanitary matters are being checked, noting the high interest in Uzbek goods in the Indonesian market due to their high quality and ability to meet food safety requirements, as the state of Uzbekistan strictly controls these aspects.

Export Prospects

According to preliminary findings, opening new export markets for Uzbek and dried fruits will allow for an increase in the export potential of the regions, expand the geography of external markets, and make a significant contribution to increasing foreign currency revenues to the country.

The entrance exams were conducted to select talented youth, objectively assess their intellectual potential, and open up broad avenues in modern education. This task is one of the priorities in the country's educational policy.

Exam Process

Test assessments were organized at the branch of the Muhammad al-Khwarizmi Specialized School in the Syrdarya region in accordance with these principles for admitting students for the 2026–2027 academic year. The admission processes, which took place simultaneously across the republic, were also carried out at a high level in the Syrdarya region.

Participants and Venues

Candidates took tests in mathematics and English. The exams were organized in several locations: at the district unit of the Agency for Knowledge and Ability Assessment, in the hall of individual competitions of the Guliston Center for Training for Olympic and Paralympic Sports, at the specialized gymnastics school, and in the buildings of the Muhammad al-Khwarizmi Specialized School branch in Guliston.

Organization and Transparency

This year, 3633 students participated in the admissions campaign. Safety, order, and objective assessment requirements were fully provided for them. All classrooms were equipped with the necessary technical means, ensuring equal opportunities for every candidate. This has become an important aspect of the admission system aimed at prioritizing knowledge and abilities over any other factors.

To ensure the openness of the examination process, parents were given the opportunity to monitor their children's participation in the testing online. This not only guaranteed transparency but also strengthened confidence in the admissions campaign.

Selection Criteria and Results

According to specialists, in addition to subject knowledge, candidates are assessed on their ability for logical thinking and intellectual potential. Therefore, the admission process to specialized schools plays a key role in identifying young people who will become highly qualified specialists in science and digital technologies in the future.

According to available information, three classes were created for the 5th grade at the Guliston branch, with 24 students admitted to each, totaling only 72 people. This means that about 51 candidates competed for one spot. The high competition clearly demonstrates the growing authority of this educational institution, the quality of education, and the interest in the opportunities it provides.

Following the tests, the most suitable, knowledgeable, and talented candidates will be accepted into the Muhammad al-Khwarizmi Specialized School branch.