Bishkek, Oct. 16, 2026 /Kabar/. Raisa Tologonova, an agricultural producer and entrepreneur from Kyrgyzstan, has been included in the list for the "100 Heroes" international initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, an event was held in Rome on October 15 to honor 100 women for their contributions to agriculture, the transformation of food systems, and the development of rural areas.
Raisa Tologonova was recognized for her contributions to increasing crop yields, through the use of modern agricultural technologies in the cultivation of currants and other fruits and for her role in developing the fruit-growing sector in Kyrgyzstan.
The initiative was organized in the lead-up to the International Year of Women Farmers in 2026.
