As part of its support for farmers, the Ministry of Finance distributed more than 4 billion KGS

As of 11 September, within the framework of the Agriculture Financing Project (AFP-13) implemented by the Ministry of Finance, agricultural producers in the country were provided with preferential loans totalling 4 billion 30.92 million KGS.

The bulk of the loans went to the livestock sector, with 5,374 entities receiving 3.33 billion KGS. A total of 441.02 million KGS was allocated to crop production (898 entities).

In addition, 24 farms received support worth 17 million KGS as part of the introduction of water-saving technologies. 241.56 million KGS were allocated to 122 entities for leasing projects.

All regions of Kyrgyzstan received loans. However, the regional distribution of project funds cannot be called uniform. Thus:

• Jalal-Abad region — the leader in terms of volume, with 796.7 million KGS issued as part of 1,242 loans.
• Chui region — 737.12 million KGS (1,161 loans).
• Issyk-Kul region — 599.27 million KGS (1,092 loans).
• Osh region — 722.69 million KGS (1,126 loans).
• Naryn region — 467.64 million KGS (688 loans).
• Talas Region – 427.21 million KGS (655 loans).
• Batken Region – 280.29 million KGS (454 loans).

A total of 6,418 loans worth over 4 billion soms were issued across the country.