Transforming rural communities in Uzbekistan with climate-smart agriculture

The Smart Farming for the Future Generation project, supported by FAO and the Republic of Uzbekistan, helps smallholder farmers in Uzbekistan adopt sustainable greenhouse production methods. 

Since 2020, the project has provided technical training and support in areas such as vegetable growing, irrigation, pest management, and greenhouse management. It has enabled farmers like Matlubakhon Alimbekova and Gullola Khoshimova to increase their vegetable production by 150%, improve crop quality, and optimize market linkages. 

The project also promotes climate-smart practices, including modern and optimized greenhouses, integrated pest management, and water-efficient irrigation systems, with funding from the Republic of Korea. As a result, farmers are boosting their income and expanding their production, with plans to export their products.