In mid-June 2025, AKI accompanied a delegation with 10 agricultural entrepreneurs and farm managers from Uzbekistan who traveled to Germany to gain insights into modern cattle and dairy farming. The group experienced a varied program that included visits to dairy farms, a tour of an agricultural research center, and insights into the work of cattle breeding and insemination organizations.

In recent years, significant investments have been made in Uzbekistan to modernize milk production, with the aim of increasing productivity and improving quality. However, challenges such as insufficient feed resources and outdated technology still persist. Gaining insights into modern cattle and dairy farming including housing and feeding systems, as commonly used in Germany, can provide valuable impulses for further developing the sector. For this reason, the delegation from Uzbekistan underwent a one-week  study tour in the Upper Swabia region organized by AKI and Global Research and Consulting in Uzbekistan.

As part of the visits to various dairy farms, the participants gained insights into different farm structures and technologies. Both traditional milking parlors and modern milking robots were presented, along with discussions on key criteria for feed ration formulation and important aspects of barn planning and construction. Topics such as calf management, manure utilization through biogas plants, and the rearing of male calves for beef production were also covered. On an organically managed farm, the group learned about the particularities of organic milk production.

The program also included a visit to the Agricultural Center of Baden-Württemberg (LAZBW) in Aulendorf, where research and education in dairy farming are closely linked to practice on a real operating farm. It was particularly impressive to see the range of sensors now available for dairy cows and the data that can be monitored.

Furthermore, the influence and importance of breeding on the quantity, quality, and health of cows were vividly demonstrated by the Cattle Breeding Association of Baden-Württemberg and the Cattle Insemination Cooperative Memmingen eG.

The program was rounded off by some cultural activities for example, by a visit to the city of Friedrichshafen, where the group concluded their last evening with a motorboat trip on Lake Constance.

We at AKI would like to sincerely thank all the farms and organizations we visited. They not only shared their expertise but also left a lasting impression through their warm hospitality. With great appreciation to coffee and cake invitations, the Uzbek farmers were able to experience a piece of German culture — and despite the language barrier, there was plenty of laughter and exchange.