CGIAR Collaborative Research Program for Sustainable Agricultural Production in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Projects
Adaptation and utilization of advanced virus-resistant clones and TPS in CAC
Provide Caucasus farmers with high-yielding, early and mid-early potato varieties, adapted to long day conditions and resistant to Late Blight. more
AVRDC core funds for vegetable research
Partnership for vegetable production and quality increasing through regional varietal trial in CAC region. more
Biofortification on Iron and Zinc Content in Wheat
Increasing of vitally important microelements (Fe, Zn) content in wheat. more
Capacity Building for Sustainable Agriculture Development in South Kazakhstan
Introduction of diversified and sustainable water- and resource-saving agricultural systems for irrigated farming of South Kazakhstan. more
Central Asia Regional Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Project
Participatory and collaborative IPM research and capacity building program in Central Asia. more
CGIAR CAC SWEP - PFU
Contribute to achieving the overall goal of food security, economic growth, environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation in the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus. more
Climate change and drought management in Central Asia and China
Community Action in Integrated and Market Oriented Feed-Livestock Production in Central and South Asia Project
To improve the livelihoods of rural communities in Central and South Asia. more
Enhanced food and income security in SWCA through potato varieties with improved tolerance to abiotic stress
To increase food and income security of resource-poor farmers in SWCA by reducing their vulnerability to abiotic stresses affecting crop production. more
Ground Water Management for Improved Irrigation in the Syr-Darya River Basin within Fergana Valley
To evaluate socio-ecology of ground water use for irrigation in Fergana Valley and link that to scenarios of management and development more
ICARDA-CAC Regional program
Contribute to achieving the food security, economic growth, environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation in the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus. Enhance the capacity of NARS. more
In situ Conservation of Crop Wild Relatives through Enhanced Information Management and Field Application
Enhanced conservation of crop wild relatives in Armenia, Bolivia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan and enhanced capacity to use information to support their conservation and sustainable utilization. more
In Situ/On-Farm Conservation and Use of Agricultural Biodiversity (Horticultural Crops and Wild Fruit Species) in Central Asia
Farmers, institutes and local communities are provided with and use knowledge, methodologies and policies to conserve in situ/on-farm horticultural crops and wild fruit species in Central Asia. more
Integrated Water Resources Management in Ferghana Valley (IWRM-Ferghana) – Phase III
Contribute to more secure livelihoods, environmental sustainability, and greater social harmony, through improving effectiveness of water resources management in the Fergana Valley. The specific project objectives are: 1. Modern water governance policies and management procedures as well as appropriate institutional arrangements are made fully functional at all selected pilot canals; 2. Improved irrigation management practices and more productive use of water is achieved. more
International Cooperation for Agricultural Research in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Link the CAC and US researchers through joint projects and networking. more
Management and general project support through PFU to ZEF UNESCO Khorezm project
Selection of Late blight (Phytophthora infestans) resistant clones
Provide Caucasus farmers with high-yielding, early and mid-early potato varieties, adapted to long day conditions and resistant to Late Blight. more
Strengthening formal and informal seed systems in CAC
To improve quality of seed potatoes produced by the formal and informal sector in CAC. Evaluate cost-effective rapid multiplication techniques as part of seed-production schemes for potato. Role of positive and negative selection combined with disease-detection techniques evaluated and documented. TPS technology diffused in the highlands of CA. Potato pest and virus surveys implemented in at least one country (Uzbekistan). more
Strengthening seed supply in the ECO region, with specific emphasis on Central Asia
The overall objective of the assistance is more efficient seed production, distribution and marketing systems developed in ECO member countries and in other countries of the Central Asian region. more
Sustainable Land Management - Research Project
Restoration, maintenance and enhancement of the productive functions of land in Central Asia leading to improved economic and social well-being of those who depend on these resources while preserving the environmental functions of these lands in the spirit of UNCCD more
Sustainable Land Management in the High Pamir and Pamir-Alai Mountains - an Integrated and Trans-boundary Initiative in Central Asia
World Bank “Agriculture Competitiveness Project”. Subproject “Improvement of the Regional Cooperation of Breeding Programs in Kazakhstan”
Improvement efficiency of spring wheat breeding in Kazakhstan and Siberia. more
World Bank “Agriculture Competitiveness Project”. Subproject ”Issuing and Distribution of Informational, Advertising, Research and Applied Periodical Editions for the Farmers”
Provision of farmers by regular innovational, practical and scientific information in applied agriculture and agrarian science. more