Bishkek, Feb. 11, 2026 /Kabar/. The Kyrgyz government will allocate more than 42 billion soms to support the agro-industrial sector in 2026, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev said during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh.
Presenting preparations for the upcoming spring field campaign, Torobaev stated that the funding is intended to ensure timely and efficient agricultural work, strengthen support for farmers and aggregators, and modernize rural infrastructure.
According to the minister, 6 billion soms will be provided from the republican budget and 1.5 billion soms from a special account. An additional 11 billion soms will be financed under the Public Investment Program, while 14.3 billion soms will be directed toward capital investments, including irrigation systems, clean water supply and veterinary laboratories. Another 9.3 billion soms will be allocated within seven state agricultural support projects.
The government is also implementing a series of sectoral initiatives focused on seed production, livestock breeding, meat cluster development in the Chui region and Bishkek, and the introduction of water-saving technologies. Several projects are being carried out in cooperation with international partners, including the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank and KOICA.
Torobaev emphasized that the large-scale financing reflects President Sadyr Zhaparov’s priority focus on agriculture and is aimed at strengthening food security, improving irrigation infrastructure and ensuring the sustainable development of the country’s agro-industrial complex.