Uzbekistan–Hungary Joint Applied Research Project “Supporting Organic and Conventional Farming through Geospatial Methods”

This project is an international joint applied research initiative implemented within the framework of scientific and technological cooperation between Uzbekistan and Hungary, aimed at introducing modern geospatial technologies into agriculture. The project is being carried out during 2023–2026 and is funded by the Innovation Development Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund of Hungary.

Within the framework of the project, researchers from TIIAME National Research University and University of Nyíregyháza are conducting collaborative scientific research. The main research directions focus on improving the efficiency of organic and conventional farming through the integration of Remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geo-AI, meteorological data, and field observations.

The main objective of the project is to monitor agricultural land conditions, assess soil and crop status, ensure efficient use of water resources, and develop climate-resilient smart agricultural technologies.

Within the project framework, scientific and practical activities are being carried out in the following areas:

Ø  crop monitoring based on satellite data;

Ø  application of GIS and geospatial analysis methods;

Ø  use of Geo-AI and machine learning techniques;

Ø  assessment of conventional farming systems;

Ø  field experiments and laboratory research;

Ø  organization of international training programs and scientific seminars.

As a result of the project, it is expected to improve the efficiency of digital technology applications in agriculture, develop geoinformation platforms supporting farmers’ decision-making, and produce scientific recommendations for sustainable agricultural development.

In addition, international training programs, scientific exchanges, and professional development activities for young researchers and specialists are being organized in higher education institutions of Hungary within the framework of the project. This contributes to strengthening scientific cooperation between Uzbekistan and Hungary.