Kyrgyzstan plans to restore 100,000 hectares of pastureland

President Sadyr Japarov announced a plan to restore 100,000 hectares of pastureland in Kyrgyzstan to support local livestock farmers.

The president made the announcement during a meeting with residents of the Nooken district and Mailuu-Suu town. A livestock farmer from the Dostuk rural district prompted the discussion by highlighting a shortage of grazing land. The farmer explained that increasing numbers of livestock are putting growing pressure on available pastures.

Japarov stated that the government began focusing on pasture restoration in 2021 after a long period of little work in the area. The president issued instructions to begin restoration work in degraded areas. He noted that returning the land to its previous condition requires sustained effort, as regular reseeding of these areas could take 15 to 20 years. Farmers can also access a current lending program to obtain concessional loans.