Kazakhstan to Increase Exports to Spain
Kazakhstan and Spain are set to increase agricultural cooperation, with Kazakhstan aiming to expand its exports to Spain, particularly in grain, oilseeds, and other agricultural products.
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Kazakhstan's Ministry of Agriculture: Sowing Plan for 2025 — 23.8 Million Hectares
Kazakhstan plans to sow 23.8 million hectares in 2025, with increased areas for oilseeds, corn, and fodder, while reducing wheat, rice, and cotton. Beef production reached 435,000 tons, with exports rising fivefold since 2019. Agricultural exports hit a record $7.2 billion, driven by growth in wheat, feed flour, flax seeds, and sunflower oil. Grain export subsidies boosted shipments by 47%. Preferential financing for spring field work exceeded 1 trillion tenge, and sugar beet harvest nearly doubled. New oil refining projects are slated for 2026.
Meat Processing Plant and Vegetable Storage Facility Being Built in Zhambyl Region
Summary of investment projects in Zhambyl region's agro-industrial complex, including meat processing, vegetable storage, dairy farming, drip irrigation, and corn processing.
Fish farming facility worth 450 million tenge launched in Almaty region
A new fish farm in the Almaty region, costing 450 million tenge, will produce up to 200 tons of fish and 2 million fry annually, using advanced water systems and targeting sturgeon and trout.
Kazakhstan Confirms Commitment to Cooperation with WOAH
Kazakhstan reaffirms its commitment to WOAH cooperation, highlighting progress in veterinary modernization, biosafety, and meat exports to 20 countries.
Kazakhstan Forecasts Hot Summer 2025
Kazhydromet predicts above-normal temperatures for June and August, with moderate precipitation across most of Kazakhstan.
Procurement Corporation increases financing
The Procurement Corporation has increased financing for farmers by 11.6 billion tenge, with a focus on oilseeds due to their high market value and demand.
Prodkorporatsiya Increases Forward Financing to 29.5 Billion Tenge
Prodkorporatsiya increases forward financing to 29.5 billion tenge, paying farmers 11.6 billion more than in 2025, with contracts for 478 thousand tons of grain and oilseeds, and doubled oilseed supply applications due to higher market value and expanded financing limits.
Kazakhstan and France Sign Roadmap for Cooperation in Agriculture
Kazakhstan and France signed a roadmap to boost agricultural cooperation, with trade turnover at $103.2 million in 2025, involving soybean, ethanol, and sunflower oil exports, and French investment projects.
InterFood Astana 2026: 61 Company from 14 Countries
Summary of the 26th Kazakhstan International Food Industry Exhibition InterFood Astana 2026, featuring 61 companies from 14 countries, covering the full food production cycle and discussions on innovation and collaboration.
WOAH Evaluates Kazakhstan’s Veterinary Work
Kazakhstan's veterinary efforts are praised by WOAH, with discussions on standards, training, and projects, leading to a proposal to share experience at a global session.
Import of Infected Petunias from Uzbekistan Prevented in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan intercepted over 5,100 petunias infected with dodder from Uzbekistan, returning them to prevent pest spread and protect agriculture.