BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 2. A new logistics
and storage center for fruits and vegetables has opened in the city
of Kadamjay in the Kyrgyzstan’s Batken region, Trend reports via the
country’s Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food
Processing Industry.
The center, built with the initiative of local residents, is
funded through the Batken Region Development Program for 2021-2035,
receiving a total of 18 million soms ($200,000).
The facility aims to improve the storage and processing of
agricultural products, helping local farmers reduce crop losses,
stabilize prices, and increase their incomes. The center’s capacity
will reach 500 tons, providing optimal conditions for product
storage and enhancing the competitiveness of local producers in the
market.
According to the State Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, the
gross agricultural output, including forestry and fisheries,
totaled 26.125 billion soms ($2.3 billion) from January through
February 2025. The volume of the production rose by 2.1
percent.