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In Afghanistan, river basin managers work with farmers in ensuring equitable and sustainable irrigation practices to improve yields and livelihoods.

CAREC countries adopt diversification strategies as they shift to a market-oriented agriculture.

This requires the adoption of conservation agriculture, agroecology, and nature-based solutions.

The internet has shown a great advantage in the integration, transformation, and upgrading of the People’s Republic of China’s rural economy, especially in the agriculture industry chain.

Tajikistan combined irrigation system repairs with agriculture policy reforms to increase food security and farm productivity.

The EU’s regulation to reduce tropical deforestation caused by agriculture will be crucial, but it may impose severe short-term costs on smallholders.

Surveyed developing member countries have priorities aligned with the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals but need to take steps to overcome barriers and achieve their targets. 

The region needs to increase resource efficiency, diversify economies, and enhance cooperation to bolster adaptation and mitigation efforts.

Turkmenistan is adopting international food safety standards to safeguard public health and to boost the trade of agro-food products.

This piece highlights the investments needed to overcome different agricultural challenges to meet growing food demand in the region.