Reviving the Roots

Abstract

The report Reviving the Roots – Land use and soil care practices among smallholders in Naryn and Issyk-Kul regions in Kyrgyzstan explores how agricultural land and soils are perceived and cared for in Kyrgyzstan, both historically and today. By focusing on ecological knowledge, the report studies how holistic perceptions of soil can be restored to promote sustainable agriculture practices that align with the Kyrgyz traditional ethos of harmonious coexistence with nature.

The report is the result of qualitative research conducted within the SIANI expert group Reviving the Roots, led by the Kyrgyz NGO El Too and the Swedish NGO Central Asia Solidarity Groups (Centralasiengrupperna in Swedish).

Published 
Sep 2025
Author(s)
De Boer, Simone, Tatiana Stebneva and Nuraiym Syrgak.
Langues(s)
English
Focus topic
  • Agricultural Value Chains / Agri-Businesses
Focus region
Asia and the Pacific
Focus country
Kyrgyzstan
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