The key facts

  • By 2030, it is proposed to reduce land and property taxes for household greenhouses by 50% and exempt them from turnover tax.
  • Half of the electricity costs for energy-saving systems is planned to be compensated.
  • Grants of up to 100 million soums, preferential loans of up to 300 million soums for new greenhouses and up to 150 million soums for re-equipping existing ones.

Presentation on 'Green' Technologies in Greenhouse Farming

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation aimed at introducing 'green' technologies into the operations of greenhouses and ensuring their environmentally safe operation. The presentation proposed a number of benefits concerning the modernization of greenhouses on personal household plots, the introduction of energy-saving technologies, and support for industry representatives.

Tax Benefits

In particular, it is envisaged that by 2030 land and property taxes for household greenhouses will be reduced by 50 percent, and they will also be exempted from turnover tax. In addition, it is proposed to compensate half of the electricity costs consumed by energy-saving systems.

Grants and Preferential Loans

The issue of allocating grants of up to 100 million soums for the introduction of 'green' energy sources and efficient equipment in households in the city of Tashkent and adjacent territories was considered. It is also proposed to provide preferential loans of up to 300 million soums for the construction of new environmentally friendly greenhouses and up to 150 million soums for the re-equipment of existing ones.

Support for Families in Need

In addition, it is planned to organize environmentally safe greenhouses for families in need in 50 mahallas specializing in greenhouse farming.