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The Academy of Agricultural Sciences was created in Uzbekistan

The new academy will beformedon the basis of the National Center for Knowledge and Innovation in Agriculture. The institution will become a state scientific center that will coordinate fundamental and applied research in the agricultural sector, the introduction of innovations and the training of scientific personnel. The academy is expected to support scientific projects aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and efficient use of resources.

The decree also approved the procedure for forming the corps of academicians. The Academy has several categories of members. The title of Young Academician will be awarded on a competitive basis to scientists under 40 years of age who have a Doctor of Science (DSc) degree, who are actively working in the scientific field and have leadership qualities. The status of a professor at the academy will be available to scientists with the title of professor, as well as young academicians with high scientific potential.

Full members (academicians) and corresponding members will be elected on a competitive basis from among doctors of science and professors for significant achievements in agriculture, the introduction of innovative technologies developed by them and their widespread use.

The first elections of academy members are planned to be held in 2026. At the initial stage, the election of three full members and five corresponding members is provided.

Academy members will be provided with financial and social benefits. Full members will receive a monthly fee at the level of academicians of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, and corresponding members will receive payments in the amount of 2.81 times the minimum wage. For both categories, benefits for medical care and sanatorium treatment are also maintained.

To support scientific research, the Foundation for the Development of Science and Innovation in Agriculture at the Academy will receive up to 50 billion soums annually from the republican budget.

The structure of the academy will include the Center of Excellence, created in 2023. There they will study the impact of climate change and soil salinity on agriculture, as well as develop high-yielding, heat- and drought-resistant varieties of crops.



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