14:15 / 10.12.2025

Major Investment in Livestock Development as Thousands of Projects Launched

Large investments in livestock: thousands of projects to be launched

In the coming years, due to the steady population growth and increased demand for meat and dairy products in the domestic market, the expansion of the agro-industrial sector has become a priority in state policy. Based on this, the country plans to import 100,000 head of pedigree cattle and 200,000 head of sheep and goats next year. This initiative aims to improve livestock breeds, increase productivity, and address shortages in the domestic market.

Farmers engaged in cotton and grain production will also benefit from new opportunities. They will now be allowed to build light-structure livestock facilities on areas up to 20 sotiks within their land plots for efficient land use. This is an important step, particularly for farms looking to diversify and generate additional income.

The subsidy program for the import of pedigree cattle and day-old chicks has been extended for another five years. This measure provides significant financial relief for local farmers, reducing their costs considerably.

Substantial financial resources will be allocated to support the livestock sector next year. Credit lines worth $157 million will be provided through funds from the World Bank and IFAD, with a repayment period of 10 years, a three-year grace period, and an interest rate of 17 percent. Additionally, $150 million will be attracted from Japan’s JICA organization, and $60 million from the Asian Development Bank.

Through these financial resources, 1,000 livestock projects worth a total of over 5 trillion soums are planned to be launched next year. These projects will create jobs in rural areas, increase household incomes, and ensure stable food supply in the market.

Moreover, based on France’s model, it is planned to establish 340 small-scale meat and dairy farms, each with 50–60 cattle, in 167 districts across the country. This initiative aims to foster systematic development in the agricultural sector, implement modern management practices, and achieve higher productivity.

Officials have emphasized that these reforms will ensure a stable supply of high-quality meat and dairy products in the domestic market, thereby strengthening food security. The year 2025 is expected to be a pivotal stage for large-scale transformations in the country’s agricultural sector.