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FAO launches a project to mitigate the harmful effects of agrochemicals in Uzbekistan

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Water Management and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, is implementing the project "Development of strategies to mitigate the negative effects of agrochemicals on water resources and public health" in Uzbekistan.

Since the country's economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, agrochemicals are widely used to increase crop yields.

However, the use of agrochemicals is a critically important and complex problem in agriculture, because the intensive use of these substances can pollute water resources, thereby posing a threat to the environment and human health, reports UzDaily.uz .

The new FAO project aims to fill the gap in methodology regarding the use of agrochemicals and water management by offering a comprehensive study to assess the effects of agrochemicals on water quality, land and human health.

The implementation of the project will contribute to the effective management of water resources, health protection and improvement of the well-being of rural residents.

During the implementation of the project, a team of specialists will conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing data on the use of agrochemicals in Uzbekistan and their impact on water quality, soil and public health, taking into account gender and age balances.

In addition, the economic efficiency of the current use of agrochemicals in the country will be assessed in terms of increasing yields and reducing damage from pests.


Based on the results, a methodology and policy recommendations will be developed for more sustainable and cost-effective use of agrochemicals.

The project will include campaigns to raise public awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of reducing the use of agrochemicals.

In particular, training seminars will be held for farmers and other stakeholders, information brochures and online resources will be developed.

As a result of the project, the developed policy recommendations and methodology will be combined into a comprehensive report.

It is expected that the project will become a catalyst for political, legislative and regulatory transformations that contribute to the development of the agricultural sector in terms of responsible use of agrochemicals.

The implementation of the project will strengthen institutional capacity, as well as promote cooperation at the regional and international levels through the involvement of foreign experts and the use of advanced foreign experience.