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.
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.
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.
Kazakhstan raises grain harvest estimates once again
According to regional governors, gross grain harvest is expected at 18.9 million tons: Agriculture Minister.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Massimov held a meeting on crop production
Considered measures included guaranteed purchase of grain and making agricultural equipment leasing cheaper for end costumers.