Sarcouncil Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences

Abstract: The article examines the state of livestock feed provision in the Uzbek SSR during the 1950s, a period marked by intensified agricultural reforms and the consolidation of collective and state farms. Based on archival documents, statistical data, and contemporary periodicals, the study analyzes the structural deficiencies of fodder production, the imbalance between livestock population growth and available feed resources, and the systemic challenges created by centrally planned procurement norms. Special attention is given to the development of forage crops, irrigation-based fodder systems, and the introduction of agrotechnical measures aimed at improving feed yields. The research highlights how climatic conditions, administrative-command approaches, and unrealistic production targets contributed to chronic feed shortages, ultimately shaping the productivity and resilience of the livestock sector. The article provides a nuanced historical assessment of policy decisions, institutional practices, and their impact on the long-term sustainability of livestock farming in the Uzbek SSR.