Sheep & Wool Improvement Project

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The objectives of the Sheep Development Project are to: 1) increase the profitability and efficiency of sheep and wool farming; 2) privatize the provision of several services to farmers, including wool marketing and veterinary services; and 3) improve the management and conservation of natural grazing resources by farmers. To achieve these objectives, the project will focus on: 1) organizing sheep and wool farmers into farmers' associations or groups through which essential services can be channeled; 2) developing a competitive marketing structure with incentives for production of quality lambs and wool for premium prices; 3) increasing sheep and wool productivity through establishing training and advisory services for private farmers and supporting selected breeding activities; and 4) developing and disseminating sustainable pasture management techniques among sheep producers. The project consists of three main components: 1) sheep private enterprise development, including: (a) sheep producers' groups/associations; (b) regional sheep breeders associations; (c) Kyrgyz sheep breeders associations; (d) wool and lamb marketing; and (e) wool testing; 2) development of livestock support services, which comprises: (a) project implementation unit; (b) agricultural training and advisory services; and (c) animal health services; and 3) sheep breeding research support involving sheep breeding research and pastures land resources.

FY17 - Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry,FY17 - Industry, Trade and Services,FY17 - Public Administration

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Raw Materials, Government