Kazakhstan Dairy Farmer Boosts Production with American Technology
Source: DairyNews.today
Kazakh dairy farmer Damir Abitayev is leveraging advanced American technology to enhance productivity at his dairy farm, which houses approximately 2,000 cattle, including 570 currently in milk production.
Over the past 12 years, Abitayev has successfully increased his farm’s milk output sixfold. “We’ve reached a peak of 37 liters per cow, which ranks us second in productivity in Kazakhstan. However, we see this as just the beginning. We are eager to adopt new technologies and learn fr om global practices,” he stated.
In his pursuit of further growth, Abitayev recently attended the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, wh ere he connected with farmers and technology providers. "Wisconsin is not only a beautiful place to visit but also a hub for innovative dairy farming solutions. We’re particularly interested in acquiring genetic technologies, such as embryos and semen, to enhance our cattle’s performance," he explained.
Abitayev highlighted that increasing production and improving milk quality are crucial to meeting Kazakhstan’s growing demand for dairy products. Currently, the country produces only 30% of its domestic dairy needs, with the remainder imported from Russia and Belarus.
To bridge this gap, Abitayev has collaborated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service in Central Asia, establishing key partnerships with U.S. farmers and genetics companies. These collaborations aim to further modernize Kazakhstan’s dairy industry, reduce dependence on imports, and enhance local production capabilities.
In his pursuit of further growth, Abitayev recently attended the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, wh ere he connected with farmers and technology providers. "Wisconsin is not only a beautiful place to visit but also a hub for innovative dairy farming solutions. We’re particularly interested in acquiring genetic technologies, such as embryos and semen, to enhance our cattle’s performance," he explained.
Abitayev highlighted that increasing production and improving milk quality are crucial to meeting Kazakhstan’s growing demand for dairy products. Currently, the country produces only 30% of its domestic dairy needs, with the remainder imported from Russia and Belarus.
To bridge this gap, Abitayev has collaborated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service in Central Asia, establishing key partnerships with U.S. farmers and genetics companies. These collaborations aim to further modernize Kazakhstan’s dairy industry, reduce dependence on imports, and enhance local production capabilities.