To ensure national food security, the area under irrigated winter wheat in Uzbekistan increased more than fivefold, from about 0.25 mln ha in 1991 to about 1.15 mln ha in 2023
The Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program is based on the growing recognition that food production systems and land use must improve for the health of people, planet and economies. With financing of $345 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and expected additional co-financing of over $2.7 billion, FOLUR promotes sustainable integrated landscapes and efficient food value chains at scale.
FAO hands over 34 greenhouses to rural people in Uzbekistan
AKIPRESS.COM - FAO donated altogether 34 greenhouses to rural families living in Uzbekistan’s southeastern regions (Bukhara and Kamashi districts) as part of the socio-economic response to the global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The greenhouses will improve the nutrition and livelihood of vulnerable families, FAO said.
“Low-income families were selected for FAO support on the basis of their employment and social situation during the lockdown,” said Batyr Togaev, Governor of Kamashi district. “Thanks to the FAO project, we will continue providing job opportunities and increase livelihoods of rural people living in the most remote areas, and enhance their living standards.”