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Scientific Knowledge of Dryland Pastoral System Development in Uzbekistan
Natural rangelands of Uzbekistan occupy 23 million ha – nearly half of its geographic territory – and supply over 30% of the country’s meat output, 60% of its wool, and food and shelter for more than 2 million rural people. ...
Progress Report: Increase livestock productivity to improve availability of animal proteins to the households and increased revenues and wellbeing of livestock keepers
Meat, milk, fiber and pelts from small ruminants are key income sources for agro-pastoral
communities living in mountainous regions in Tajikistan or on marginal salt-affected land in
Uzbekistan. As their main source of ...
Establishment of a Karakul sheep nucleus flock _Technical Report
This report describes the establishment steps of a Karakul sheep flock for improved pelt production in the republic of Karakalpakstan
Local knowledge in processing dairy goat products in Sogd Province, Tajikistan: main constraints and recommendations
The report describes local knowledge and practices in milking and dairy processing in three communities in Fergana valley in Tajikistan. It analyzes reported and observed problems in hygiene and product quality and presents ...
Establishment of the Elite Karakul-Sur Nucleus Flock at Koybak Livestock Cooperative in Karauzyak district of Karakalpakstan (Uzbekistan)
In April, 2015, during the field mission of ICARDA staff (Dr. Barbara Rischkowsky, Dr.
Mourad Rekik and Makhmud Shaumarov) met with the Hokim (Governor) of Karauzyak District
of Karakalpakstan to identify research and ...
Small ruminant meat value chain rapid assessment in Sogd province, Asht and Gafurov districts, Tajikistan
The report describes the results of a rapid assessment of small ruminant meat value chains in Sogd Provine, Tajikstan. The target site represent agropastoral agricultural Livelihood systems in the Fergana Valley Action ...
Methodology For Assessing and Monitoring Rangeland Vegetation in Central Asia
The research objectives has two folds aiming at:
1. Fine tuning/developing a toolkit for monitoring and assessing rangeland vegetation at the
landscape level using up-to-date technologies; and
2. Carrying out an integrated ...
Law on Pastures is an Urgent Necessity
Rural households in Uzbekistan customarily invest into livestock as a secure way of savings. Surroundings of settlements and accessible watering points are normally used as grazing areas. However, unsystematic and excessive ...