Uzbekistan strives to become one of the world leaders in the production and export of agri-food products
Agriculture is one of the leading sectors of Uzbekistan’s economy. This sector accounts for more than 24% of the republic's gross domestic product and employs about a quarter of the total workforce. Thus, sustainable development and modernization of agriculture is a key priority of state policy and macroeconomic development strategy of the republic to ensure overall economic growth and improve the population’s welfare.