This article comprehensively studies the natural-geographical, climatic and economic factors affecting the development of the rice growing industry in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The article analyzes the potential of natural-climatic conditions for rice growing, such as fertile alluvial soils, water resources, temperature, sunlight and humidity during the growing season, typical for the Amu Darya delta regions of the region. It also highlights the impact of factors such as water scarcity, soil salinity, and climate change on the efficiency of the industry in recent years.

Karakalpakstan, Amu Darya Delta, horticulture, rice cultivation, natural factors, climatic conditions, agroclimatic resources, soil conditions, water supply, irrigated lands, soil salinity, ecological factors.

State government materials - "On measures for the further development of rice cultivation" (Official Gazette of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2021) seed, zoning and policy measures.

International and regional project reports: UN/UNDP and other organizations' reports on climate adaptation, irrigation, and soil salinity in the Aral Sea and Karakalpakstan (applied technologies and strategies).

Scientific article analytical publication Problems of growing rice and legumes in Karakalpakstan (general analysis, PhoenixPublication).

Modern Experiences (20242025) a collection of articles and conference materials. Rice planting methods, zoning, seeding systems and mechanization (Universal Journal, Scientific Conferences, Agroscience portals).

Creation and selection methods of rice varieties Khayitov M.Y. and colleagues Study of rice genotypes and their use in the process of selection (Tashkent State Agrarian University).

The importance and prospects of drip irrigation in the conditions of Uzbekistan (drip irrigation technologies and water saving).

Drip irrigation on typical gray soils (Iskhakova S.M., 2022) Elements and application of a drip irrigation system.