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Problems and prospects of food security in the agro-industrial complex of Kyrgyzstan: Economic analysis and recommendations

Guldana Osmonkulova, Aida Karbozova, Shaarbubu Sheishenova, Aiperi Tokobaeva, Zhanyl Sheralieva
Received: 12.12.2024 Revised: 06.04.2025 Accepted: 16.06.2025
Abstract

The study focused on analysing the state of the agro-industrial complex of the Kyrgyz Republic to develop measures for its modernisation in the context of ensuring food security. An analytical approach was used, which included a systematic analysis of statistical data on agriculture, animal husbandry, and the food industry. The main focus was on investigating the dynamics of agricultural production, including the growth of livestock and crop production, and analysing current trends in food processing and production. The study identified the main challenges affecting food security: climate change, price instability in global markets, dependence on imports, and insufficient infrastructure. Challenges in product processing, storage, and farmer financing were identified alongside encouraging growth in food production, emphasising the need to strengthen the national agro-industrial sector. The analysis revealed opportunities for agricultural diversification, technological innovation, and more efficient use of water and land resources through cooperative development. Key priorities include establishing regional logistics hubs, upgrading storage and processing facilities, and expanding government support programmes to create a more resilient agricultural system. The need for coordination with international organisations such as the United Nations and the World Bank to implement sustainable development strategies, including the sustainable development goals, was highlighted. The paper included an exhaustive examination of the present circumstances and pragmatic suggestions intended to enhance Kyrgyzstan’s food security amid global difficulties. The results obtained can be used by government agencies, agricultural enterprises, and farmers to develop strategies for the development of agriculture, increase its sustainability, and ensure the country’s food independence

Keywords
agriculture; sustainable development; resource management; technological modernisation; public policy
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DOI https://doi.org/10.32317/ekon.apk/3.2025.44
Issue Vol. 32, No. 3, 2025
Pages 44-57
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Osmonkulova, G., Karbozova, A., Sheishenova, Sh., Tokobaeva, A., & Sheralieva, Zh. (2025). Problems and prospects of food security in the agro-industrial complex of Kyrgyzstan: Economic analysis and recommendations. Ekonomika APK, 32(3), 44-57. https://doi.org/10.32317/ekon.apk/3.2025.44
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