During the study tour, participants visited key institutions and stakeholders in the German organic sector. At the University of Bonn and Campus Wiesengut, they were introduced to ongoing research and innovation activities in sustainable agriculture.

Field visits also included Biohof Bursch GmbH & Co. KG, where participants gained practical exposure to organic farming practices, food processing, and farm shop operations.

In Bonn, participants visited organic retail outlets and supermarkets, which provided an overview of organic product distribution channels and consumer markets in Germany. Meetings were also held with the Import Promotion Desk (IPD), focusing on export promotion, market access, and project implementation in the organic sector, as well as with the GOPA AFC Bonn office, where participants learned about EU regulations and organic policy frameworks.

The delegation also visited IFOAM Organics International, gaining valuable insights into global organic standards, policy development, and international advocacy for organic agriculture.

Overall, the study tour aimed to support capacity building of stakeholders from Central Asia and contribute to the development of sustainable organic value chains, improved certification systems, and stronger cooperation between Central Asian countries and Germany in the organic sector.

Link zum Verbinden

German-Kazakh Agricultural Policy Dialogue – Organic Agriculture Expert S. Khasanov participated in the exhibition, holding strategic meetings and discussing future cooperation opportunities with key international institutions, including IFOAM Organics International, the Julius Kühn Institute, as well as representatives of the University of Hohenheim.

During the event, he also facilitated a meeting among the Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and Farming, the Kazakh Research Institute of Plant Protection, and the Center for Organic Research of the University of Hohenheim to initiate future scientific and research cooperation.
As we all recognize, the development of organic agriculture requires not only strong producers, but also well-trained specialists in agricultural extension services and university education. Strengthening education, research, and international collaboration remains a key pillar for building a sustainable agricultural future.
Together, we are shaping the future of organic agriculture.

German‑Kazakh Agricultural Policy Dialogue
The German‑Kazakh Agricultural Policy Dialogue is a bilateral initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation between Germany and Kazakhstan in the fields of sustainable agriculture, food security and rural development. The Dialogue facilitates strategic partnerships, policy alignment and joint research to foster resilient, climate‑smart food systems.