BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, February 9. The Aksy
District of Kyrgyzstan is actively preparing for the 2025–2026
irrigation season, the country's Ministry of Water Resources,
Agriculture wrote on its social media account, Trend reports.
According to the information, as a result, funds have been
allocated from the republic's budget, and the implementation of the
project has been entrusted to the Aksy District Water Management
Department.
Furthermore, as part of preparations for the irrigation season,
the Aksy District Water Management Department is carrying out work
to supply irrigation water to the rural settlements of Sögöt and
Kara-Työbö under a major infrastructure project.
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Kyrgyzstan’s economy, employing
over a third of the population and contributing around 15–18% to
the country’s GDP.
The sector is dominated by livestock farming, particularly
sheep, cattle, and horses, while crop production focuses on grains,
potatoes, vegetables, and fruits. Irrigation plays a critical role,
as much of the arable land relies on water from rivers fed by
mountain glaciers.
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