BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 20. Uzbekistan is
exploring the introduction of U.S. pulse irrigation technology that
could reduce water consumption by up to 50% and cut costs by as
much as 15 times compared with conventional drip irrigation systems
at a meeting in Samarkand on October 19.
This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbek Ministry of
Agriculture, following a meeting in Samarkand between Nuriddin
Kushnazarov, an adviser to Uzbekistan’s agriculture minister, and
Dan Peterson, a representative of U.S. company Silverleaf
International.
According to the company representative, the Pulsar pulse
irrigation system is designed to reduce water use while lowering
irrigation costs.
In addition, the sides discussed expanding the technology’s use
beyond the Jizzakh region, where it has already been tested, and
introducing it in other parts of Uzbekistan.
The talks covered opportunities to modernize cotton fiber
processing and yarn-spinning capacity, as well as increase exports
of finished textile products. The ministry noted that 90% of the
relevant products are directed to export markets.
Moreover, the meeting focused on expanding imports of U.S.
technologies and equipment, promoting water-efficient solutions and
strengthening cooperation in agriculture and textiles.
The discussions took place during U.S. Secretary of State Marco
Rubio’s visit to Uzbekistan, which included meetings aimed at
expanding bilateral economic cooperation. No new investment amount
or implementation timeline for the irrigation technology was
announced.
