Uzbekistan and the Austrian company Bauer have reached an agreement to move to a new stage of interaction aimed at implementing water-saving technologies in the agricultural sector.
The Minister of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, Ibrohim Abdurakhmonov, held a meeting with Bauer's Finance Director, Andreas Schitter. The parties discussed the current state of the partnership and prospects for further cooperation.
Special attention was paid to the supply of modern water-saving technologies for Uzbekistan's agrarian sector. Opportunities to increase irrigation efficiency, conserve water resources, and ensure crop yields through the use of modern sprinkler systems were considered.
Following the meeting, a draft contract was signed, which is part of the second stage of the 'Implementation of Modern Water-Saving Technologies in Uzbekistan's Agriculture' project. This document provides for the supply and complete installation of modern sprinkler systems.
The Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan emphasized that the rational use of water resources and the introduction of advanced technologies are among the priority areas for the development of the agrarian sector. The new stage of cooperation with Bauer involves the further application of international experience and modern irrigation solutions for agricultural lands.