Kazakhstan Exported 11.7 Million Tons of Grain and Flour
Kazakhstan's grain and flour exports have increased by 13.6% compared to the same period last year, with significant growth in exports to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan.
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Changes to the Rules for Subsidizing Bonds
The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan has published a draft order to amend the rules for subsidizing bonds and invites comments and suggestions.
Discussion of the Draft Resolution on the Agreement with the OIE
The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan invites discussion on a draft resolution regarding an agreement with the World Organization for Animal Health.
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Publishes Draft Amendments to Agricultural Subsidization Rules for Public Discussion
The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan has published a draft amendment to the rules for subsidizing the agro-industrial complex, inviting public discussion and feedback.
10 thousand hectares of pastures in Almaty region to be converted to irrigation
Pasture land in Almaty region is being converted to irrigated farmland, with two major projects involving digital tech and drip irrigation, targeting corn and safflower production for export.
Kazakhstan Sows 8.9M Hectares in 2026 Campaign
Kazakhstan has sown agricultural crops on 8.9 million hectares as of the current reporting period, including 5.5 million hectares of grains and 2.3 million hectares of oilseeds, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.
8.9 Million Hectares of Crops Sown in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has sown 8.9 million hectares of crops, with grains leading at 5.5 million hectares. The campaign is active in northern regions and nearing completion in the south. Fertilizer supply is a priority, with 1.2 million tons shipped and 56.3 billion tenge budgeted for subsidies.
China Poultry Imports Fall to $2.1B in 2025
China’s poultry import market contracted to $2.1 billion in 2025 due to increased domestic supply, HPAI restrictions, and trade tensions. The U.S. remained the fourth-largest supplier.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Kazakhstan Inspects Sowing Campaign and Agro-Industrial Projects in Zhetysu and Almaty Region
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Kazakhstan inspected agricultural projects and spring sowing in the Almaty and Zhetysu regions, including a dairy farm, a PepsiCo plant, a sugar plant reconstruction, and water-saving technology implementation, covering over 512 thousand hectares of sown area with 94.6% of spring sowing completed and locust control measures applied on 13 thousand hectares.
KazAgroFinance resumes preferential leasing of equipment from May 25
KazAgroFinance resumes preferential leasing for domestic agricultural machinery starting May 25, 2026, offering up to 10-year terms at 6% annual rate with a 15% down payment.
Kazakhstan and Georgia Expand Agro-Cooperation
Kazakhstan and Georgia are expanding their agricultural cooperation, with Kazakhstan planning to increase its export of agricultural products to Georgia, including wheat, dairy products, and meat.
Development of Technologies for Processing Milk Whey
The Kazakh Scientific Research Institute is developing technologies to process milk whey efficiently and create new dairy products with improved nutritional value.