On November 5 of this year, the Republican Scientific and Practical Conference on the topic “Conceptual Trends in the Innovative Development of Priority Areas of the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Republic of Tajikistan” was held at the Institute of Economics and Systemic Research on Agricultural Development of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Tajikistan (AIST).
This Republican scientific and practical conference was organized in accordance with the Decision of the Board of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Tajikistan dated December 30, 2024, regarding the “Plan for organizing international, republican, regional scientific-practical conferences, field days, farmer meetings, and round tables initiated by AIST scientific institutions for 2025.”
Participants in the conference included representatives of executive authorities from the districts of Dushanbe, scientific institutions, specialists and experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, educational institutions, agricultural enterprises, and international organizations. During the event, they discussed pressing issues related to the innovative development of the agro-industrial complex of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The conference emphasized the necessity of introducing innovative technologies and methodologies in the main sectors of the agro-industrial complex to enhance productivity, sustainability, and the competitiveness of the country’s agricultural sector.
Priority areas for development were identified as follows:
Practical implementation of modern agricultural and digital farming technologies;
Development of breeding and genetics in crop production and animal husbandry;
Introduction of low-consumption and environmentally friendly technologies;
Mechanization and automation of agricultural processes;
Development of agribusiness and agricultural cooperation.
The importance of strengthening the scientific and research base and improving the professional skills of agricultural personnel was highlighted as crucial for the practical implementation of innovative technologies and for enhancing cooperation between scientific institutions and agricultural enterprises.
It was recommended to:
Implement state support measures for innovative projects, create favorable conditions for investment, and improve the legal framework regulating the innovative development of the agro-industrial complex;
Expand international cooperation, exchange experiences, and attract foreign investment and technology to modernize all sectors of the agro-industrial complex.
At the conclusion of the conference, participants proposed the following measures in a resolution:
Provide comprehensive support for the proposal, adoption, and implementation of innovation-oriented initiatives in the agro-industrial complex of the country;
Establish competent innovation centers in the agricultural sector at various levels;
Support the development and implementation of scientific and technical programs and projects;
Strengthen mutually beneficial relationships between executive authorities, scientific research institutions, and agricultural enterprises;
Conduct annual monitoring and evaluation of innovative development and the effectiveness of implemented technologies.
