Aviagen is planning to invest US$40 million in a new poultry breeding cluster in Uzbekistan. The US poultry genetics company aims to strengthen the country’s domestic poultry supply and reduce reliance on imported breeding stock.
The project, to be implemented by Aviagen’s global breeding division, will establish a modern poultry genetics and production complex designed to support the development of Uzbekistan’s rapidly expanding poultry sector, according to a statement.
The cluster is expected to include breeding farms, hatchery facilities, and supporting infrastructure built according to international biosecurity and production standards.
Once operational, the facility is projected to reach an annual capacity of around 4.5 million birds, supplying high-quality breeding stock to local poultry producers. Industry officials say the initiative will help improve flock productivity, strengthen supply chains, and support the country’s efforts to boost domestic poultry meat production.
Subsidies for day-old chicks
During the recent meeting with farmers, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirzioyev announced that the government will extend subsidies to poultry farmers for the purchase of day-old chicks for another 5 years.
Uzbekistan introduces direct subsidies for poultry farms importing day-old pedigree chicks starting from 1 July 2022. Under the scheme, farms received UZS 12,000 (US$1) per imported chick to offset the cost of purchasing breeding stock from abroad. The measure initially covered the period from 1 July 2022 to 1 January 2024, but has already been extended once, since it reportedly proved its effectiveness in bolstering local production.
Food security in sight
The new project has been backed by local authorities and is a part of Uzbekistan’s comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing food security, including through cooperation with global agribusiness companies.
In 2025, Uzbekistan imported 64,900 tonnes of poultry, a slight increase compared to 61,100 tonnes in 2024, according to official government data.
Uzbekistan has made food security a central policy priority, aiming to ensure stable supplies of key food products for its rapidly growing population and to reduce reliance on imports.
Uzbekistan faces a surge in prices on the poultry and meat markets in 2025. As a result, Mirzioyev called on the government to double down on its efforts to expand food production, warning that the industry is “in crisis”.
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