Kazakhstan’s grain export potential should not fall against 2010-2011 marketing year
The only problem for Kazakhstan is that Russia and Ukraine are expecting bumper crop this year: Agriculture Ministry official.
KazAgro allocates $554 million to finance the national agriculture sector before July 1
The funds were used to extend loans to agricultural producers and to help finance lease operations in the sector.
Kazakhstan’s grain exports in 2010-2011 marketing year stands at 5.9 million tons
According to the Agriculture Ministry, the grain was traditionally exported to Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan.
Tajik locusts threaten Kazakhstan crops
Tajik locust larvea is going to be the main threat for Kazakhstan wheat in the coming two years.
Dzhandossov: Oil production ceiling should be set
Renowned Kazakhstan economist Oraz Dzhandossov suggested the Government to “set a ceiling limiting oil production."
Kazakhstan seeking to stabilize food prices
We cannot and should not deny changes of global prices: such an attempt would undermine local production: Agriculture Minister Asylzhan Mamytbekov.
Kazakhstan’s Agriculture Ministry has no plans to ban grain exports
Kazakhstan can export 5.5. million tons of grain in the 2010-2011 marketing year: Agriculture Ministry.
Kazakhstan developing a program to stabilize food prices
However, given the openness of the economy, prices cannot be bridled forcibly: Assylzhan Mamytbekov, Agriculture Minister.
Kazakhstan can make a substantial contribution to global food security: Dr Jacques Diouf, Director-General UNFAO
Thanks to its resources, the nation has a vast potential in boosting its agricultural produce. This could bring Kazakhstan’s contribution to global food security to a higher level: Dr Jacques Diouf.
UAE lifted ban on cattle import from Kazakhstan
United Arab Emirates lifted ban of small cattle import from Kazakhstan. World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) reported that Kazakhstan is a goat pox free zone.