SUFACHAIN Final Project Workshop held in Bishkek, 6^th October 2026

The final workshop of the SUFACHAIN project took place in Bishkek on October 6^th, 2026 at the  Kyrgyz State Technical University (KSTU). The aim of the workshop was to present the final results for each work package and to evaluate the project together with local business partners. The event was officially opened by Vice Rector Rimma Elimanova. Following the workshop, a small group of scientists from the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, comprising Philip Schierning and Prof. Jens Gebauer (Work Package 1), continued their journey to Batken to conduct further training sessions for farmers on fruit tree pruning and sustainable agroforestry.

The SUFACHAIN project has been approved for a second extension of its implementation period until 31^st December 2026. The results of the project will be made available in the form of policy briefs, scientific publications and other formats, and can be found in our public library.