A forum of women farmers operating in the Central Asian region was held in Tashkent.

The purpose of this event, which was attended by female framers from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, was to get acquainted with innovations in the development of farms, promote best practices and professional networking. "Tadbirkor Ayol" International Association of Women Entrepreneurs, which has been operating in Uzbekistan for 30 years, hosted the event.

Chairperson of the Association of Rural Women of Azerbaijan, Gulbaniz Ganbarova, participated in the Forum as a speaker. Making a presentation called "Smart Women Create Smart Communities in Azerbaijan", the Chairperson of the Association informed about the "Digital Empowerment of Rural Women" Campaign, which was launched in 2021 and is still ongoing, informed the participants of the Forum about the impact of digital skills on the activities of female farmers and radical changes.

During the panel discussions, efficient use of water in farms, protection of resources against the background of climate changes, struggle of women farmers regarding land degradation, etc. issues such as