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President reviews new framework for pasture restoration and use

13.10.2026

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation onmeasures to prevent pasture degradation, improve water supply andensure the effective use of pastureland.

Uzbekistan has 21.255 million hectares of pastureland, but only40 per cent is being used effectively. The Head of State emphasisedthe importance of making full use of this significant resource tostrengthen the country’s food security.

The presentation outlined measures to implement the recentlysigned Presidential Resolution on the effective use of pastureland. Regional governors were tasked with restoring and improving theproductivity of 620,000 hectares of pastureland by the end of this yearand 3.7 million hectares next year. Within one month, they will workwith the Livestock and Pasture Development Agency to approvecomprehensive programmes aimed at reducing degraded pasturelandby 10 per cent this year and 20 per cent next year.

In Navoi region, the Kengsoy pumping station is beingreconstructed using 30 billion soums allocated from the local budget, enabling the development of 20,000 hectares of pastureland. Takingadvantage of this opportunity, 11 entrepreneurs have begunconstructing water reservoirs and introducing sprinkler irrigationtechnologies. As a result, these areas will be able to produce 250,000 tonnes of fodder annually for 60,000 head of cattle.

In Nishon district of Kashkadarya region, pivot irrigationsystems are being introduced across 1,332 hectares of pastureland, alongside the cultivation of new fodder crops adapted to localconditions. Instructions were given to extend this experience toMuborak and Dehkanabad districts and establish a total of 9,400 hectares of seed production areas within one year.

Financial resources have also been identified to improve watersupply to pastureland. Revenue from pasture leases will remain at thedisposal of regional pasture management organisations. These fundswill be used to drill an additional 448 wells, improving water supplyacross 1.5 million hectares of pastureland next year. A further 1,600 wells will be repaired by the end of this year.

In addition, 323 irrigation facilities will be constructed using100 billion soums allocated from the state budget, including 161 thisyear and 81 in each of 2027 and 2028. This will enable the restorationof 969,000 hectares of pastureland.

The presentation also addressed the formalisation of land-userights for livestock farmers who have used pastureland for manyyears. The mandate of the relevant commission will be extended untilthe end of the year to formalise the rights of existing users to 623,000 hectares of pastureland currently supporting 260,000 head oflivestock.

Community pastures will be established to allow residents inremote areas to graze their household livestock. By the end of thisyear, 627,000 hectares of pastureland will be leased free of charge to470 mahallas for 49 years. These areas will be exempt from taxation.

Under the new framework, livestock complexes may be built onpastureland without changing its land classification. The starting priceof land plots and land tax will be calculated on the same basis asagricultural land. Plans have been approved to construct 15 livestockcomplexes across a total of 130 hectares in Navoi, Samarkand andSurkhandarya regions, with capacity for more than 55,000 head oflivestock.

The importance of using pastureland not only for livestockproduction but also for ecotourism, beekeeping, medicinal plantcultivation, seedling production, hunting and sericulture was alsohighlighted. Pastureland will therefore be available for lease for theseactivities. It was emphasised that such projects must preserve thenatural condition of pastures and ensure their restoration.

The Head of State gave instructions on restoring pastures, strengthening water and fodder resources, and creating new opportunities for residents and entrepreneurs in rural areas.

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