Forum on the Future of Seed Production in Kyrgyzstan: Quality, Innovation, Partnership

On February 13, 2026, the forum “The Future of Seed Production in Kyrgyzstan: Quality, Innovation, Partnership” was held in Bishkek the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic and brought together representatives of government agencies, research institutions, international organizations, and agribusiness.

Opening remarks were delivered by Bakyt Torobaev Industry, and the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Kyrgyzstan. They highlighted the strategic importance of developing seed production for enhancing the country’s food security and the sustainability of its agriculture.

During the first session, participants presented reports on the current state of the industry, the development of new Kyrgyz breeding varieties, seed potato cultivation, and the conservation of plant genetic resources. Additionally, A.A. Mamashukurov, an expert of the “Value Chain Agro Finance” project, delivered a presentation titled “Experience in Establishing an Internal Quality Control System for Agricultural Seeds.” He discussed practical approaches to ensuring seed quality, implementing internal control procedures, and the role of systematic seed testing in increasing agricultural competitiveness, emphasizing the importance of adopting modern quality control mechanisms in the seed production sector.

In the second session, participants discussed international experience in seed production, the development of the field crop seed industry, breeding achievements, and innovative technologies for intensive agriculture. Particular attention was paid to scaling up the production of high-quality seed material and strengthening scientific and industrial partnerships.

The forum concluded with an exchange of views on the future prospects of the sector, the adoption of a resolution with recommendations for improving state policy in seed production, and the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Department for the Expertise of Agricultural Crops and Horticulture, HZPC, and the AgroLead Group of Companies. The agreement aims to develop high-quality seed material, implement international standards, and strengthen partnerships in Kyrgyzstan’s agricultural sector.

The forum provided an important platform for dialogue among government, science, and business, confirming the growing interest in modernizing the country’s seed production industry.