Good news for farmers in the Jalal-Abad region! 🗓 From June 10 to 19, 2025, as part of the “Development of Sustainable Agroclusters” project, important informational meetings on artificial insemination of dairy cattle were held.

Karakol, July 5 — A training course for beekeepers is being held in the city of Karakol, organized by the TES Centre for Training and Consulting as part of the UNDP project “Trade Facilitation,” implemented with financial support from the Government of Finland. The aim of the event is to strengthen the honey value chain and increase the competitiveness of products in domestic and foreign markets.

The TES Centre has summarized the results of tests that may completely change your perception of early potato yields! As part of the “Development of the Seed Potato Value Chain” project, we have completed testing of two new varieties — ‘Camellia’ and “Colomba.” The Kara-Suu district has always been an ideal place for growing early vegetables. Our main goal is to provide farmers with high-quality seeds that will significantly increase yields and, most importantly, your profits!

Discussed development strategy with farmers. On May 23, a key meeting was held with our farmers specializing in the cultivation of early vegetables. This event was not just a gathering, but a real brainstorming session designed to assess current successes, identify pain points, and jointly outline a development plan for the future!

Launch of an artificial insemination program as part of the “Development of Sustainable Agroclusters” project The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, is implementing the “Development of Sustainable Agroclusters” project with the support of the World Bank. ➡️ The program is being implemented through the Central Treasury and the Key Projects Management Department of the Ministry of

Bees are the main characters of our project. And today, on World Bee Day, we speak about them with special gratitude. Without them, there would be no honey, no harvest, and no sustainable future. As part of the Trade Facilitation project implemented by UNDP with the support of the Government of Finland, we are building a honey value chain — from the hive to export. But it all starts with the bee.

Chon-Alai District, Kyrgyzstan. May 5-6, 2025, was a landmark event for Kyrgyzstan's agriculture. As part of a major project in the Chon-Alai district, a series of key events took place, opening a new page in the development of elite potato seed production. The main event was the first demonstration planting of Super-Super Elite potato seeds in the country's history, carried out with the participation of an international expert.

On May 14, 2025, a field day was held in the village of Aral in the Nooken district, organized by the TES Centre public foundation in conjunction with the Aral Elim agricultural cooperative. The key topic was: “Strengthening the early onion crop in the context of climate change.” The event brought together farmers, cooperative partners, and representatives of local government and the Regional Agricultural Research Center at the farm of farmer Maksat Ibragimov.

The Aravan Agroservice agricultural cooperative was the first to introduce early potatoes to the market. Thanks to favorable weather conditions, this year's yield is significantly higher than last year's! The market price for potatoes is pleasing to farmers and buyers alike: the initial wholesale price was 70 soms, and today it has dropped to 60 soms. Our high-quality grade 1 potatoes are actively exported to neighboring Russia and Kazakhstan! This is not only a testament to the hard work of o

From May 1 to 5, 2025, in the city of Osh, with the support of the UNDP project “Trade Facilitation,” the TES Centre successfully conducted a 5-day training course on queen breeding. This event brought together beekeepers from the Issyk-Kul, Naryn, and Osh regions, opening the door to the world of advanced technologies and great opportunities. Theoretical and practical classes allowed participants to master all the secrets of queen bee production. Each step and each method was carefully studied

On May 5 and 6, 2025, a significant event took place in the Chon-Alai district: leading expert Simon Schutter from the Netherlands visited the region to lay the foundation for future elite potato production in Kyrgyzstan. This visit is a key step in the development of the country's agricultural sector. The visit began with a meeting with the district administration, which confirmed its full readiness to support the project's initiatives.

In search of advanced solutions to improve agricultural efficiency, in April 2025, members of the “Zhar-Bashy” agricultural cooperative and project specialists from the “TES Centre” made an important visit to the Andijan region of Uzbekistan. The purpose of the trip was to study the experience of the “Vakh Imkon Rivozh farm”, which is a leader in the application of modern agricultural technologies, especially in the field of drip irrigation. Our delegation visited the “Vakh Imkon Rivozh farm”,

🌱 AGSC Burgоndy is located in the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region. This cooperative is a successful association of farmers specializing in the production of early-ripening bell peppers. The cooperative consists of 103 members who produce products of a uniform standard and high quality. Every year, the cooperative exports about 1,500 tons of early-maturing bell peppers from 120 hectares of land to Russia. The cooperative provides farmers with comprehensive services, from seed selection

Agronomists from the TES Centre continue to provide comprehensive support to local farmers. This time, our specialists conducted a thorough assessment of soil preparation and sugar beet sowing in the villages of Ak-Bashat, Aidarbek, and Erktu in the Zhayyl District of the Chui Region. Our agronomists noted the high level of responsibility of the farmers and gave the following recommendations to achieve maximum yield: ✅️ Use a compactor to a depth of 2.5–3 cm — this treatment creates optimal con

Spring field work is in full swing in the Chui region. Farmers using no-till technology on winter wheat crops are actively applying nitrogen fertilizers to stimulate growth and spraying herbicides. TES Center specialists are actively supporting farmers by providing on-site consultations and monitoring compliance with agronomic recommendations. 🎯 “No-Till allows you to retain moisture in the soil and improve its structure, which is especially important in our region on rain-fed agricultural la

В рамках проекта "Развитие цепочки добавленной стоимости семенного картофеля" были опробованы новые сорта с целью оказания комплексных услуг фермерам Араванского района. Араванский район является наиболее благоприятным регионом для производства ранних овощей, поэтому в целях повышения урожайности и увеличения доходов фермеров за счет обеспечения фермеров семенами качественного скороспелого картофеля были протестированы два новых сорта "Камелия", "Коломба".

📍 In Aravan district, the first early-ripening Peking cabbage of this season was put on sale! This is the result of the unique climate of Aravan district and the fruitful work of our agricultural specialists together with local experienced farmers since the fall. 📍Aravan Peking cabbage is currently exported to Russia at a price of 50 soms per 1 kg! 💰 This success was made possible through close cooperation in growing the three main early maturing vegetables in the area - cabbage, bell pepper

Association of beekeepers gives huge advantages: 🌟 Production of quality and competitive honey for export 🌟 Reduction of honey production costs due to bulk purchases of inventory 🌟 Increased income and business stability 🌟 Expansion of markets and cooperation with major exporters. One example is the cooperative "Ball Recover" in Osh oblast, where 50 beekeepers are introducing modern methods after receiving competitive grant support from UNDP. Thanks to this, they have introduced the two-mot

As part of the project on integrated productivity improvement of the dairy sector in Issyk-Kul region, TES-Center conducted trainings on agrotechnics of fodder crops for farmers who received loans for dairy cows and quality seeds. Farmers from Cholpon village of Ak-Suu district have already purchased 35 tons of barley of the first reproduction variety “Atalyk”, using part of the loan funds allocated for certified seeds. This will improve the fodder base and increase barley yields on 140 hectares

Aravan is the leader in the production of early vegetables in Kyrgyzstan! This season, Aravan district was the first in Kyrgyzstan to bring early Peking cabbage to the market! This is the result of the unique climate of the region and fruitful work of our agronomists with experienced local farmers, which has been carried out since the fall of 2024.

UNDP's Aid for Trade project supports beekeepers' cooperatives. Establishment of a beekeeping cooperative brings significant benefits to both individual beekeepers and the industry as a whole. It will allow them to make bulk purchases of necessary preparations and inventory for the honey business, thereby reducing the cost of production. Also, it is easier for them to organize the sale of products in large volumes and cooperate with large exporters.

Under the UNDP Trade Facilitation Project funded by the Government of Finland, a modern honey homogenizer was handed over to a honey exporter, IE Galiev. This grant is not just equipment, but an investment in the future of the Kyrgyz honey business.

Training for beekeepers-exporters under the UNDP Trade Facilitation Project The Bishkek office of the TES Centre hosted a training for processors and exporters of honey products. Representatives of leading companies - “Dary-Tian-Shan” LLC, “Shen-Zhen - New Silk Road” LLC, “Bal King” LLC, “Nur-Bal” LLC, IE Galiev - discussed topical issues of entering foreign markets.

Five farms in Osh and Jalal-Abad oblasts received grant support Five farms in Osh and Jalal-Abad oblasts received grant support under a joint project of the Training and Extension System (TES--Centre) with USAID Agro Trade Activity Project aimed at "Improve dairy productivity and promote integration in the dairy sector by assisting dairy farmers and processors with a comprehensive training and advisory system in two zones of the Kyrgyz Republic: Osh and Jalal-Abad oblasts.

Farmer's Day in Tyup gathered the most active agricultural producers of Issyk-Kul! ❗ Thanks to the Integrated Dairy Sector Productivity Improvement Project, farmers learned new technologies and improved the quality of their products. Farmers noted the value of the training and expressed their gratitude to the project, trainers and consultants.

On October 15, we celebrate International Day of Rural Women to highlight their contribution to sustainable development and food security. One example is beekeeping - where women are becoming leaders of change and symbols of gender equality.

Exchange of experience of KGFRAS members in Issyk-Kul region Another exchange of experience among the members of the Kyrgyz Forum of Agricultural Advisory Services (KGFRAS) took place in Issyk-Kul region. The organization, established in 2020, unites 30 organizations working in the field of agriculture.

UNDP and TES-Center join efforts to increase the export potential of Kyrgyz honey. Under the UNDP Central Asia Trade Facilitation Project funded by the Government of Finland, the TES-Center is implementing the component “Strengthening the Natural Honey Value Chain. On October 7, a national roundtable on “Increasing the Export Potential of Honey in the Kyrgyz Republic through Improving Honey Quality” was held in Bishkek. The event was attended by representatives of government agencies, beekeeper

On August 22, 2024, a field day was held in Zhar Bashy village, Chon Alai district on “Experience of growing Super Elite potato varieties in Chon Alai district. Implementation of private seed potato control and certification system under KfW project”. The event demonstrated the results of the project and popularized the benefits of producing quality seed potatoes.

From July 16 to 19, 2024 within the framework of the project “Agrofinance VCD”, a mission of an expert from the Netherlands on field inspection of seed potatoes to Chon-Alai district, Osh oblast took place. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a training workshop on training of local field inspectors.