To enhance fertilizer production and sales in Uzbekistan, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the establishment of the Fertilizer Development Fund, US Embassy in Uzbekistan reported.
The fund will assist agribusinesses and contribute to the affordability of food.
Selected private fertilizer producing enterprises will receive up to 4 billion soums in new technology and/or specialized training under the fund. Details regarding how to submit a concept paper to USAID are provided below.
Earlier this year, USAID pledged $2 million in fresh commitments to help Uzbekistan’s farmers and fertilizer manufacturers keep food prices low. The Fertilizer Development Fund will receive around half of that sum.
The money comes from President Biden’s $2.76 billion pledge to address global food security at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in June 2022.
USAID is helping Uzbekistan continue its fight against food insecurity and move closer to President Mirziyoyev’s vision of an independent Uzbekistan. by assisting Uzbekistan in meeting its own food security needs.
To expand production, enhance quality, and raise local and/or regional market shares from fertilizer sales, USAID will offer technical assistance to and co-finance investments in innovative technologies for fertilizer manufacturers in Uzbekistan. Additionally, 5,000 farmers and extension agents will receive training from USAID on the optimum fertilizer usage techniques.
The fund is looking for concept papers for fertilizer production and sales improvements and/or increases in the range of 4 billion soums. The development of granular, soluble, and/or liquid NPK fertilizers, as well as their manufacture, are of particular interest. Concepts for the manufacture of organic fertilizer are also welcomed. Application submission must be completed by December 1, 2022. You can get the announcement and concept paper template from this page.
According to Mikaela Meredith, director of the USAID mission in Uzbekistan, the price of fertilizer has roughly doubled globally since the epidemic began, which has increased the cost of food. Food prices fall, farmers produce more, and the agriculture industry expands when farmers have access to affordable, high-quality fertilizer.
