Date
30.09.2024
Focal areas
Land management
Regions
Kyrgyzstan
Linked project
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Photo1: Participants and trainers at Osh Technological University (© Jamila Smanalieva)

SUFACHAIN: Successful training on fruits and nuts processing technologies in Osh, Kyrgyzstan

In June 2024, research partners of the SUFACHAIN project from the Technical University Dresden and the Kyrgyz State Technical University (KSTU), in collaboration with local colleagues from Osh Technological University, have conducted a training for farmers and fruit and nut processors in Osh, Kyrgyzstan.
Photo 1: SUFACHAIN researcher Dr Jamila Smanalieva from TU Dresden (Germany) explains how to safely process raw fruits to fruit juices. (© Meerim Tynarbekova)

The two-day workshop aimed at training nut and fruit value chain actors from southwestern Kyrgyzstan on processing and drying technologies, quality control measures, control of infections pests of dried fruits and berries, and processing of food waste. A total of 22 participants from Osh, Batken and Jalalabad regions participated actively in the training. During the training, participants had access to the laboratory facilities of the department "Technology of Processing of Agricultural Products" of Osh Technological University whilst meeting European standards for food and processing.

Photo 2: Participants are actively engaging in the discussions (© Meerim Tynarbekova)
Photo 3: The training manual was handed out to all participants. (© Jamila Smanalieva)

The training was part of the research and innovation project SUFACHAIN: ‘Promoting sustainable land management through product, process and SME development in agroforestry value chains of Central Asia’. As part of the project, products and technologies are developed that aim to contribute to the sustainable use of resources and enhance the quality of dried fruits in particular for creating local value. 

Photo 4: The training also included laboratory practices on food safety (© Jamila Smanalieva)
Photo 5: The team of trainers is discussing the material. (© Jamila Smanalieva)

For further information on the SUFACHAIN project, please visit the project site.