TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: EVIDENCE FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KARAKALPAKSTAN

This article examines the dynamics of agribusiness development in Uzbekistan, with a specific focus on the Republic of Karakalpakstan, over the period 2019–2024. Using official statistical data, it evaluates gross agricultural output trends, highlights regional disparities, and provides policy recommendations based on both domestic performance and relevant foreign experience. The results reveal a consistent upward trajectory in agricultural production, driven by structural reforms, targeted investments, and technological modernization.