Milk Production in Kazakhstan Increases by 4.2% to 2.8 Million Tons Over Nine Months
Source: DairyNews.today
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, met with Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov to review the development of the agricultural sector over the first nine months of 2024.
According to the minister, 98% of the crop areas have been harvested, yielding 25.2 million tons of grain, Dairynews.today reports, citing the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan.
Aidarbek Saparov reported that the average yield was 15.5 quintals per hectare. Farmers plan to harvest a record 1.2 million tons of sugar beets, along with a strong crop of fodder crops.
This year, 580 billion tenge were allocated directly to farmers for planting and harvesting, at a 5% interest rate without subsidies, which is three times higher than last year's level. Saparov stated that in 2025, this amount is expected to increase to 900 billion tenge, including 200 billion tenge earmarked for preferential leasing of agricultural machinery. Changes have been made to the mechanisms of state support to ensure efficient use of concessional loans and reduce corruption risks.
Additionally, it was reported that over 796,000 tons of meat were produced in the first nine months of this year, representing a 4.5% increase compared to the same period last year. Milk production increased by 4.2%, reaching 2.8 million tons.
The Minister of Agriculture also shared plans to increase the processing share of milk, meat, sunflower, rice, corn, and buckwheat to 70%. Efforts will continue toward accelerating crop diversification by reducing water-intensive and monoculture crops and expanding areas for high-profit and priority crops.
Aidarbek Saparov reported that the average yield was 15.5 quintals per hectare. Farmers plan to harvest a record 1.2 million tons of sugar beets, along with a strong crop of fodder crops.
This year, 580 billion tenge were allocated directly to farmers for planting and harvesting, at a 5% interest rate without subsidies, which is three times higher than last year's level. Saparov stated that in 2025, this amount is expected to increase to 900 billion tenge, including 200 billion tenge earmarked for preferential leasing of agricultural machinery. Changes have been made to the mechanisms of state support to ensure efficient use of concessional loans and reduce corruption risks.
Additionally, it was reported that over 796,000 tons of meat were produced in the first nine months of this year, representing a 4.5% increase compared to the same period last year. Milk production increased by 4.2%, reaching 2.8 million tons.
The Minister of Agriculture also shared plans to increase the processing share of milk, meat, sunflower, rice, corn, and buckwheat to 70%. Efforts will continue toward accelerating crop diversification by reducing water-intensive and monoculture crops and expanding areas for high-profit and priority crops.