From April 3-4 at the Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theatre named after T. Abdymomunov in Bishkek, the 'Digital Farmer - 2025' forum is taking place. The head of the Ministry of Water and Agriculture, Bakyt Torobayev, emphasized: "Firstly, we intend to save water. For this purpose, soil moisture sensors are offered to farmers." He also highlighted the importance of using drones for identifying weeds and enhancing field efficiency.
By the end of 2024, within the FSX-12 program, 12,108 farmers have already received preferential loans amounting to 4.8 billion soms. The exhibition showcases foreign tractors, large cultivators, as well as the 'Electric Shepherd' technology for herding livestock.
Staff from the Kyrgyz Research Institute of Irrigation presented water meters and water discharge devices for measuring water inflow in canals. Scientist Bakytbek Imanaliev demonstrated barley, wheat, and cotton seed varieties: Kyrgyz-5, Kyrgyz-6, and Kyrgyz Altyn.
The head of the Chemotoxicological Center for Veterinary Diagnosis, Ermet Kurmankulov, presented the Premi Test kit for analyzing meat for prohibited antibiotics. The exhibition also features large drones for soil research.