The Technical Committee held a meeting to monitor and discuss the project

Tuesday, 3 october 2023

Nukus Karakalpakstan” as part of the implementation of the joint project “Development of Sustainable Agricultural Systems in Underdeveloped Regions of the Republic of Karakalpakstan” between the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and the International Innovation Center for the Aral Sea region. On October 3, 2023, a meeting of the Technical Committee was organized to conduct a thorough analysis and monitor the progress of project tasks. The representatives of the committee met to discuss the current status and the work plan for the project’s second year.

Members of the Technical Committee expressed their readiness to actively collaborate and provide necessary recommendations for specific components, such as:

• Creating cost-effective greenhouses

• Integrated systems of agriculture and aquaculture

• Establishing high-quality production systems

• Developing integrated crop and livestock systems

• Identifying suitable agricultural systems for adaptation and mitigation of consequences

• Managing soil and water collected from three field experimental sites.

This meeting was a significant moment for evaluating progress and making strategic decisions to contribute to achieving the project’s overall goals.

During the meeting, there was an opportunity for international experts from the ICBA organization to exchange opinions and experiences with local partners. This undoubtedly contributed to more effective work and the accomplishment of set objectives.

We anticipate that this Technical Committee meeting has elevated the level of collaboration and further emphasized the importance of the project for its long-term success.

Following the meeting, Mr. B. Khabibullaev, the Director of the International Innovation Center for the Aral Sea region, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the partners for finding common ground during the seminar regarding the diversity of agricultural crops. They also pledged to support and actively develop the aforementioned projects for the Aral Sea region on mutually beneficial terms.