Regional Program for Sustainable Agricultural Development in Central Asia and the Caucasus
to reduce poverty and hunger, improve human health and nutrition, and enhance ecosystem resilience through high-quality international agricultural research, partnership and leadership in Central Asia and Caucasus
SUPPORTED BY THE CGIAR
Program Projects
Conservation agriculture for the irrigated areas in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
Improving Livelihoods of Small Farmers and Rural Women through Value-Added Processing and Export of Cashmere, Wool and Mohair
The overall goal of the programme is to improve the livelihoods and income of small livestock producers and rural women through improved production, processing and export of value-added fiber in producing areas of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Iran.
Improving Local Institutions (through pastoral user groups) for Better Coordination of Common Rangelands Use and Management in Uzbekistan: An Environmental Governance Approach
The project “Improving Local Institutions (through pastoral user groups) for Better Coordination of Common Rangelands Use and Management in Uzbekistan: An Environmental Governance Approach” is funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Protection and Nuclear Safety (BMU) within the International Climate Change Initiative based on a decision of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany. The project establishes Pastoral User Groups (PUG) and introduces technological and social innovations which support growth of a broader range and a higher amount of forage. Free grazing is controlled within the project. Systematic seasonal grazing management will be introduced and enhanced by various workshops. Grazing management will be supported by the establishment of seed isles protected by iron fence and by social fence respectively. The seed isles at various sites on the rangelands will contain seeds of different perennial rangeland species and shall assure that seeding can take place even in years with overgrazing. The fenced seed isles on the rangelands itself will also prevent loss of forage species.
Making Rural Services Work for the Poor - The Role of Rural Institutions and their Governance for Agriculture-led Development
Strategic dual purpose crops and mobilization of underutilized plants as part of a climate change adaptation strategy. Case study in semidesert foothills rangelands near Papanaya settlement, Nurata district
The integrated socio-economic-biophysic research project identifies climate change adaptation options in Navoi region for livelihoods facing rangeland degradation, forage deficit, loss of biodiversity, limited water resources for agricultural production and increasing temperatures.
Adaptation to Climate Change in Central Asia and China
Increasing knowledge in the field of climate change and drought management especially on how the different ecosystems can adapt to climate variability and extreme climate events in order to achieve sustainable, equitable, and productive use and conservation of natural resources including water, soils and biodiversity within an ecosystem approach, in the context of challenges of climate change.
AVRDC core funds for vegetable research
One of major constrain in vegetable crops’ research is limited of varieties with a higher yield, resistance to diseases, with better quality of fruits and not enough seeds for reproduction. To solve this problem AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center has organized CAC regional varietal trial under different agricultural ecosystem conditions. New germplasm was introduced for regional trials in eight countries of the region.
In 2009 total 197 entries of nine vegetable crop species were studied. A number of promising accessions were selected in each country and seeds of promising varieties were multiplied. Fifty promising lines of ten vegetable crop species selected previous years in eight CAC countries were trialed in competitive variety trials in 2009. Total 28 varieties of 6 crop species including tomato, sweet and hot pepper, eggplant, vegetable soybean, mungbean and bean varieties are under state variety trials in Armenia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in 2010.
Six varieties have been released and have been included in the State Register in Uzbekistan, including early maturing with higher yield vegetable soybean varieties Ilkhom (2007) and “Universal” (2008), mungbean varieties “Zilola” (2008) and “Marjon”(2008),mid maturing with higher yield and big size of fruits hot pepper varieties Uchkun (2009) and “Tillarang” (2010). Arrangement of promising and released varieties seeds multiplication was conducted for supplying of farmers. Sustainable seed propagation of elite crop varieties is promoted, and strengthened, with modern and efficient production and seed handling systems.
Biofortification on Iron and Zinc Content in Wheat
Increasing of vitally important microelements (Fe, Zn) content in wheat.
Central Asia Meeting and Action-Oriented Consultation Process for the World Food Crisis and Appropriate Policy Responses at Country Level
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.
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.
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.
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.
Integrated Water Resources Management in the Ferghana Valley (IWRM Ferghana)-Phase IV
International Cooperation for Agricultural Research in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Link the CAC and US researchers through joint projects and networking.
IPM-CRSP Project for Central Asia , Phase II
Management and general project support through PFU to ZEF UNESCO Khorezm project
Sustainable agriculture development in South Kazakhstan
Introduction of diversified and sustainable water- and resource-saving agricultural systems for irrigated farming of South Kazakhstan.
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.
AAAS Uzbekistan
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.
Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators for Central Asia and the Caucasus
To obtain detailed information on the institutional developments, human resources, and investments in agricultural R&D in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Assessment of information and communication needs to institutions and stakeholders of the national agricultural research and extension systems of Kyrgyzstan
Identify the gaps and informations needs of NARES in Kyrgyzstan.
CAC Crop diversification
Germpalsm improvement of difersification crops.
Central Asia Regional Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Project
Participatory and collaborative IPM research and capacity building program in Central Asia.
Central Asia Workshop
Central Asian Countries Initiative for Land Management (CACILM) Multicountry Partnership Framework Support
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.
Dryland Management Project in Kazakhstan: Period 4 years
Validation and Demonstration of New Technologies for Restoration of Degraded Lands and Forage Crop Production.
Enabling Communities in the Aral Sea Basin to Combat Land and Water Resource Degradation Through the Creation of ‘Bright’ Spots/
Address poverty, improve food security at household level and enhance environmental security through the development, promotion and adoption of strategies that enhance the productivity of existing irrigated farming systems in Central Asia.
Food Safety in Uzbekistan
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
Groundnut Improvement Activities under CGIAR Eco-regional Collaborative Research Program for Sustainable Agricultural Development in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Crop diversification.
How can mountain villages adapt to glacier melt-off and climate change in the scenario of labor-migration; case study in Zerafshan range, Tajikistan
The project developed valuable information and TOR for a broad Research-for-Development approach for Tajikistan and generated a participatory approach for the development of local climate change adaptation strategies.
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.
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.
Reviving Biocultural Heritage: Strengthening the socio-economic and cultural basis of agrobiodiversity management for development in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan (2 phase)
Support the custodians of pockets of fruit tree and horticultural biodiversity by facilitating linkages among farmers and communities, by fostering exchange and collaboration between farmer custodians, agrobiodiversity scientists and germplasm institutes, and by promoting partnerships with national organizations that use local biodiversity as a resource for development
Securing important filed collections of apple genetic resources in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan
Upgrade field genebank facilities and operations at Pomological Gardens, Kazakhstan and Garrygalla Research Centre on PGR, Turkmenistan; Improve strategies and standards for managing the collections; Develop the capacity and skills of genebank staff; Improve characterization and documentation of the collections; Improve communication and exchange of germplasm between that two collections, scientists and farmers community. Ensure safety duplication of the most important apple accessions by local people, on farms and in home gardens and in the two collections.
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.
Services for Organization of Trainings for Specialists of Laboratories of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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).
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.
Strengthening socio-economic and cultural institutions to support agrobiodiversity management for development in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan
Determine how improved partnerships and the resulting more optimal and sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity can contribute to more secure livelihoods and greater well-being for rural communities in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
TEMPUS
Introduction of new International MSc program on "Environment and Water Resources Management" and development of regional co-operation in this subject in the Central Asian countries situated within the Amu-Darya River basin.
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.
Sustainable Agriculture
Program Steering Committee Meeting
| The 14th Steering Committee meeting of the CGIAR Regional Collaborative Research Program for Central Asia and the Caucasus (CAC Program) was held in Tashkent on 20-22 September 2011. |
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Opportunities
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| The Food Security Center (FSC) at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany awards up to 10 scholarships for PhD students for a period of 37 months. The application deadline is October 26, 2011. |
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BAUDOUIN AWARD
| CGIAR "King Baudouin Science Award for Outstanding Partnership" awarded to the Program for Sustainable Agriculture in Central Asia and the Caucasus (CAC) in December, 2008. | ||
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Socioeconomic and Public Policy Research
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