The Government of Uzbekistan is set to implement a regenerative agriculture program for cotton, partnering with the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) and the blockchain platform Bizpando. This ambitious initiative will allocate 55,000 hectares of land to promote sustainable cotton cultivation.
The collaboration was formalized when Uzbekistan’s Agriculture Minister, Dr. Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov, visited the ICAC headquarters in Washington, D.C., alongside senior officials Javlon Raimov and Abrorbek Kosimov. During this significant visit, an official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr. Abdurakhmonov, ICAC Chief Scientist Dr. Keshav Kranthi, and Bizpando CEO Jasper Bhowmick, confirming their commitment to the regenerative agriculture program for cotton.
Before the MoU was signed, Dr. Kranthi conducted a three-day training session at the Cotton Research Institute in Tashkent from October 21 to 23, 2025. This training involved 50 participants, including scientists and government officials from Uzbekistan, combining theoretical knowledge with practical field demonstrations.
The training efforts continued with a one-day field camp held in Jizzakh on October 24, 2025, led by Dr. Kranthi and Dr. Abdurakhmonov, which saw the participation of 98 farmers.
Currently, the Ministry of Agriculture is in the process of identifying laboratories for carbon testing accreditation and certification. The Ministry is collaborating with Dr. Kranthi, who is providing technical guidance on the necessary testing standards and accreditation procedures.
Bizpando has received a roster of participating farmers from the Ministry and will begin the registration and documentation processes essential for carbon payment mechanisms.
Looking ahead, an on-site coordinator from Bizpando, Mark Li, is scheduled to visit Uzbekistan between November 17 and 21, 2025. His responsibilities will include training farmers and government officials on the documentation procedures required for the verification of carbon credits and payments.
This training event is expected to bring together more than 80 stakeholders, including local partner teams. The sessions will delve into greenhouse gas emissions assessment and strategies for emission reduction in agricultural practices. The implementation of the regenerative agriculture program for cotton demonstrates Uzbekistan’s commitment to sustainable farming and environmental stewardship.
