Advancing organic production for sustainable rural development: insights from Kyrgyzstan

The article provides an overview of the current state of organic production in Kyrgyzstan. It reviews the Kyrgyz Republic’s legislation on organic products. It identifies the challenges and priorities for organic production in the Kyrgyz Republic. Recommendations for the development of organic production in the Kyrgyz Republic are developed. Kyrgyzstan has favorable climatic and soil conditions for organic farming. The country’s high mountainous regions, the availability of clean water and biodiversity create competitive advantages for the development of organic agriculture. Organic production helps maintain soil fertility, increase farmers’ incomes and improve the quality of agricultural products. However, the transition to organic farming requires significant investment and training for farmers.