Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the activities of a number of enterprises included in the Bukhoro Agrocluster cluster.

Thus, the production of dairy products has been launched at the Bukhoro Agrocluster DZZ enterprise in the city of Bukhara. The state-of-the-art complex was erected on a vacant lot with US$6.2 million in investment, and equipment from Italy and Russia was installed. The facility, which opened in 2021, processes 22,000 tons of milk per year. More than 40 types of kefir, pasteurized milk, cheese, yogurt, cream, sour cream and others are produced. 140 people are provided with jobs.

The President examined the technological process and products of the enterprise.

The activity of the cluster is expanding. New capacities appeared on the territory of the complex. A modern laboratory for the study of soil fertility on the lands of the cluster, equipped with advanced German technologies, was launched. It can analyze soil composition for more than forty indicators and water for about ten indicators.

Compared to other regions, Bukhara region has a higher level of salinity of sown lands. Therefore, to improve fertility, it is very important to analyze the soil. The laboratory examines the chemical composition of the soil, determines the need for plants in minerals and organic fertilizers. The properties and salinity of the soil are being studied. Based on the results, measures are taken to normalize its composition.

The collected data is uploaded to the Agro Smart Map Uz platform, another project of the enterprise. Based on these data, farmers receive the necessary agro-technological recommendations.

The head of state got acquainted with the capabilities of the laboratory. Information about the upcoming projects of the Bukhoro Agrocluster cluster is presented.