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Kazakhstan plans to export over 10 million tons of grain: Agriculture Minister
According to him, contracts have been signed for exports of 1.3 million tons of grain. Only 300 tons have been supplied so far.
27 September 2011
All the grain bumper harvest can be saved: Agriculture Minister
Kazakhstan may harvest up to 25 million tons of grain [in bunker weight] this year. However, KazakhstanTemirZholy Railways Operator does not have enough grain carriers, and some grain producers have been talking of shortage of grain elevators to accommodate all of the grain.
26 September 2011
Kazakhstan won’t be exporting grain to Iran
In 2010 Iran introduced ban on imports of 20 agricultural produce items, including wheat and rice.
23 September 2011
Kazakhstan may harvest up to 25 million tons of grain: Agriculture Ministry
As of today the country has harvested a total of 20 million tons. Harvesting is over in 77% of the area under crops.
23 September 2011
Food Corporation to buy 5 million tons of new harvest grain
Wheat will be mainly purchased from small and medium-sized producers who have no access to international markets: Chairman.
31 August 2011
$6.5 billion to finance agriculture in 2012-2014
August 26 the Government considered draft 2012-2014 state budget.
29 August 2011
Production of agricultural crops to be reviewed in the South of Kazakhstan
We need to pay more attention to agricultural crops which we normally grow in Kyzylorda and South-Kazakhstan oblasts: Karim Massimov.
22 August 2011
Agriculture Minister proposes changing subsidies to agriculture
According to him, the focus should shift from the so-called highly-scattered subsidies (2-3% of the costs per hectare) to solving three vital issues.
17 August 2011
Kazakhstan raises grain harvest estimates once again
According to regional governors, gross grain harvest is expected at 18.9 million tons: Agriculture Minister.
17 August 2011
No more subsidies to wheat production starting from 2012
We believe subsidies to wheat growing are not effective: KazAgro National Company Vice Chairman of the Board Kairat Aituganov.
10 August 2011
Nursultan Nazarbayev to visit egg plant in Akmola Oblast on August 8
President of Kazakhstan is setting off on a working trip to Akmola Oblast. Among other things the is planning to visit a large commercial egg plant.
08 August 2011
Kazakhstan raises grain harvest estimates
According to President Nazarbayev, a total of $1.2 billion was earmarked out of the state budget to support the agriculture sector this year.
08 August 2011
Kazakh meat king advises against American beef
Head of Kazakhstan’s meat union and director of a large agricultural company spoke about meat at the international cattle-breeding forum.
29 July 2011
Massimov held a meeting on crop production
Considered measures included guaranteed purchase of grain and making agricultural equipment leasing cheaper for end costumers.
28 July 2011
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.
26 July 2011
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.
25 July 2011
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.
14 July 2011
Tajik locusts threaten Kazakhstan crops
Tajik locust larvea is going to be the main threat for Kazakhstan wheat in the coming two years.
13 June 2011
Dzhandossov: Oil production ceiling should be set
Renowned Kazakhstan economist Oraz Dzhandossov suggested the Government to “set a ceiling limiting oil production."
27 May 2011