IMPLEMENTATION OF EU BEST AGRICULTURAL TRADE PRACTICES IN UZBEKISTAN
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18208493Abstract
This study examines the integration of best EU agricultural trade practices in Uzbekistan in the context of
ongoing domestic market reforms and the deepening of trade integration with the EU. Based on policy documents, trade
data, and case studies, the research analyses the diffusion of sustainability standards, subsidy reforms, digital traceability
systems, and phytosanitary measures within Uzbekistan’s agri-food sector
Keywords
EU agricultural standards; Uzbekistan agriculture; trade integration; sustainability; phytosanitary measures; digital traceability; subsidy reform; export competitiveness.References
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