Central Asia

In Central Asia, agricultural prices and quantities have been significantly affected by global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing geopolitical issues like the Russia-Ukraine war. These factors led to a rise in food inflation across the region, which worsened due to adverse weather conditions, national policy changes, and currency depreciationAGROBERICHTEN BUITENLANDACADEMY’S LIBRARY REPOSITORY. Countries like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan have been focusing on stabilizing food prices and improving agricultural productivity. For example, Kazakhstan is working to increase agricultural exports, aiming for a major boost in its agricultural sector by 2029AGROBERICHTEN BUITENLAND. Uzbekistan is heavily investing in climate resilience, particularly in regions affected by the Aral Sea crisisAGROBERICHTEN BUITENLAND.Despite these efforts, the agricultural sector still faces challenges in addressing resource shortages and adapting to new agricultural models. The region’s future agricultural development will depend on modernizing its food systems and ensuring sustainable production to cope with rising global demand and local climate issuesACADEMY’S LIBRARY REPOSITORY.