In collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the National Center for Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation, the Copy Center in Uzbekistan, the Rice Research Institute, the Andijan Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnology, a field seminar on “Planting rice on a seedling machine” was held. In recent years, special attention has been paid to the cultivation of agricultural products, increasing exports, the introduction of modern technologies in the industry and the rational use of water resources.

The field workshop demonstrated the operation of the new mechanization, which is modern and has a number of conveniences. OH SUNG JONG, Director of the Copy Center in Uzbekistan, South Korean and Uzbek scholars in the field of rice discussed the process. Initially, the quality indicators of rice varieties grown in the climatic conditions of the country, the aspects of export-oriented production that need to be addressed, were scientifically substantiated by professors of both countries. The Andijan Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnology also reviewed the results of research on rice and made additional recommendations. After that, the operation of the new mechanization was applied in field experiments. The advantage of the seedling machine is that it can replace 100 workers per hectare of rice seedlings per hectare. In this process, only 3 workers will be required. Each seedling is spaced 12 cm apart and can be planted in 6 rows at a time.

During the training seminar, farmers working in the field of rice also participated and got acquainted with the possibilities of modern technology. Foreign experience has been demonstrated in practice.

In the second part of the day, experts noted that the involvement of similar projects in agriculture will contribute to the implementation of the goals set out in the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated February 2, 2021 “On measures to further develop rice cultivation.” Emphasis was placed on the importance of the science-based experience of Korean and Uzbek scientists in the effectiveness of further international cooperation.