State policy in the field of food security pays special attention to ensuring the population with food products. In this regard, the active development of the livestock industry, the introduction of modern and innovative methods, and the stimulation of enterprises specializing in this area are extremely relevant tasks.
During his visit to Namangan region on June 23, the President familiarized himself with the activities of the 'Namangan Sheep Farming Cluster' in Turakurgan district. The President emphasized the significance of this enterprise for the development of animal husbandry, ensuring the domestic market with quality meat, and increasing employment, and gave an instruction for its popularization.
This project became possible due to the broad opportunities established in the President's decree of January 29, 2020, 'On additional measures to support the livestock industry.' Within the cluster, modern logistics services, veterinary and service branches, as well as retail points for direct product sales will be created, which will ensure the formation of a complete and continuous cluster chain.
Utilizing the extensive opportunities and benefits provided for livestock farming in the country, LLC 'Namangan Sheep Farming Cluster' was founded in 2026 in the village of Kumidon, Turakurgan district, under the leadership of livestock breeder Ayzamjon Usmonov on a 10-hectare plot. The cluster, with a total value of 35 million dollars, began stable operation with the goal of realizing a noble intention—supplying people's tables with affordable and high-quality meat.
This large three-stage project initially included work on building and equipping five hectares of land, and plans for the same area are planned in the near future. Currently, more than one hundred employees in the cluster take care of over 1500 animals according to modern requirements. It is planned to acclimatize the 'Arashan', 'Hisor', and 'Adelbay' breeds, imported from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic, which have high productivity, to the local climate. By the end of the year, the number of jobs should reach 280, and the livestock population should reach 50 thousand heads.
According to the entrepreneur, during the meeting with the President, it was instructed to transform the cluster into a holding company. Thus, the task has been set to increase the livestock population to 300 thousand heads by the end of 2027. Thanks to the introduction of modern breeding technologies and a scientific approach in the cluster, there is an opportunity to significantly increase both the volume and quality of meat production.
According to the project's technological indicators, by intensive rearing of sheep weighing 40-50 kilograms, imported from abroad, over three months, their weight can be increased to 100 kilograms, which will allow for up to 60-70 kilograms of pure meat from each sheep. As a result, productivity will exceed traditional livestock farming by 45-50 percent, and after the full launch of the project, the production of 35-40 thousand tons of high-quality meat will be ensured annually in the Namangan region.
The head of the 'Namangan Sheep Farming Cluster', MChZh Ayzamjon Usmonov, noted that the current price of beef is 130 thousand sums per kilogram, and mutton is 160 thousand sums. The goal is to reduce these prices by 20 percent. For this, 40 meat stores are open in the region, and in the future, meat will be supplied to markets across the country. Additionally, starting next year, the production of 50 thousand tons of organic fertilizers is planned with the involvement of advanced industries, and 200 thousand tons of feed.
In conclusion, within the cluster structure, modern logistics services, veterinary and service units, as well as retail points for direct product sales will be created, which will lead to the formation of a complete and uninterrupted cluster chain.
Kharamon Quronboev, Chairman of the Neighborhoods Society of Uzbekistan and head of the republican working group on studying youth issues, held a meeting with young people in Samarkand, Samarkand region.
The working group conducts research in areas of activity to further improve the system of working with youth in neighborhoods, based on the instructions and tasks given by the head of state during his meeting with the country's youth this year.
During the work of the working group in the Samarkand region, the group leader, Chairman of the Neighborhoods Society of Uzbekistan, K. Quronboev, held a meeting with young people in the city of Samarkand. This meeting took place in an atmosphere of openness and sincerity, during which the problems worrying the youth, as well as their suggestions and initiatives, were heard.
Kharamon Quronboev paid special attention to each problem and gave instructions to responsible persons for its positive resolution, defining the necessary measures. In particular, the youth of the Maroqand neighborhood in the city put forward an initiative to create a modern library in the neighborhood. After the meeting, Kharamon Quronboev visited the neighborhood to inspect the local infrastructure and assess the possibilities of creating a library.
In addition, during the conversation with activists, issues such as filling youth free time with meaningful content, increasing reading culture, effective use of existing opportunities in the neighborhood, and creating modern and comfortable conditions for young people were discussed.
The justice mechanism helped resolve a complaint related to the violation of labor rights in the Guliston district. As a result, the labor rights of a nurse who could not return to her previous workplace after maternity leave and childcare were restored.
Nilufar Kholmatova, who worked as a nurse at the 'Yulduz' family medicine center of the Guliston District Medical Association, appealed to the district justice department. She reported that she took maternity leave in 2019 and subsequently extended childcare leave in 2022 in accordance with the law. However, after the leave ended, she faced problems trying to return to her previous job and requested legal assistance.
Specialists from the district justice department conducted a comprehensive study of the appeal, performing a legal analysis of the employee's labor rights situation. During the investigation, appropriate measures were taken in accordance with the requirements of current labor legislation.
According to the law, the labor rights of employees on maternity leave or childcare leave are guaranteed by the state. After completing the leave, the employee has the right to be reinstated in their previous position or another position with similar working conditions and salary preservation.
Thanks to the legal intervention of the justice department, the applicant's labor rights were fully restored, and she gained the opportunity to continue her employment in the same position at the 'Yulduz' family medicine center.
The country places special emphasis on sustainable agricultural development, ensuring food security, and producing export goods. An important task is protecting horticulture, farming, greenhouse operations, and private gardens from dangerous pests and quarantine organisms.
Preserving green zones, forming a comfortable ecological environment in cities and rural areas, and ensuring clean atmospheric air are considered relevant issues. In this area, modern approaches, scientific developments, advanced foreign experience, and digital technologies are being gradually implemented. Special attention is paid to assessing the quality of fruit and vegetable products using modern laboratory analyses.
Currently, the Phytosanitary and Plant Protection Department of Tashkent city is conducting comprehensive monitoring and control measures in all 12 districts of the capital as part of the 'Dolzarb 30 Days' campaign. During these inspections, efforts are made to combat harmful organisms that pose a serious threat to fruit orchards, such as Eastern pear, as well as pests causing significant economic damage to crops, such as squash bugs, and other harmful organisms negatively affecting the growth of cultivated plants, including Zarpechak and Sudraluvchi kara.
Specialists collect plant samples suspected of containing harmful organisms and conduct express analyses in mobile laboratories. If pests are found in quarantined products, disinfection measures are organized according to established procedures. It should be noted that the 'Dolzarb 30 Days' campaign, conducted across the republic, will run from June 8 to July 8 of this year. These actions contribute to ensuring plant phytosanitary conditions, preserving yields, protecting the interests of farmers and landholders, and increasing the export potential of the country's agricultural products.
