Timur Kulibayev suggests working out a new agriculture development program
We are a nation where half of population live in rural areas and we are still not capable of meeting the internal demand for agricultural produce: T. Kulibayev.
Kazakhstan exports 4.1 million tons of grain in Jan – Dec 2011
One of the hurdles to the exports plan is shortage of railway grain carriers.
Kazakhstan to export horse meat to the EU
A memorandum between Astana AgroProduct and Italian Naba Carni on a joint horse-breeding venture was signed in Astana.
Negligence to small farmers threatening cattle breeding in Kazakhstan
Lack of the state’s attention to small farmers prevents development of cattle breeding in Kazakhstan: Expert.
Insects from Kazakhstan to help Australia save millions of dollars
An insect called ichneumon fly (Mastrus Wasp) could help Australia save millions of dollars.
Nazarbayev congratulated agricultural workers on completion of harvesting
Nursultan Nazarbayev made an address to agricultural workers of the country on the occasion of completion of the harvesting and a record grain harvest.
U.S. IFPRI seeks to reduce micronutrient malnutrition among poor populations
The institute released the project of sweet potato in Uganda and Mozambique. And now IFPRI is focused on Zambia and Southern Asian countries.
The flood-tolerant rice to be grown in Bangladesh
It was developed by the University of California and the International Rice Research Center in the Philippines. Other crops are under research.
Presidents of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan discussed agricultural supplies
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev met with President of Azerbaijan Ilkham Aliyev in Almaty.
Kazakhstan has thrashed 27.8 million tons of grain
Grain has been reaped from 98.3% of the area under crops.
Agro Association of Customs Union to be created on October 14
Agroindustrial association of Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus will be created on October 14 in Moscow.
Grain harvest (net weight) estimated at 22-23 million tons: Agriculture Minister
Starting from November Kazakhstan will boost grain exports to 1-1.2 million tons a month.
Kazakhstan may increase agricultural subsidies 2.5-fold
Minister of Economic Integration talked about an agreement on common rules of state support for the agricultural sector.
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.
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.
Kazakhstan won’t be exporting grain to Iran
In 2010 Iran introduced ban on imports of 20 agricultural produce items, including wheat and rice.
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.
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.
$6.5 billion to finance agriculture in 2012-2014
August 26 the Government considered draft 2012-2014 state budget.