Kazakhstan already harvested 43.7% of grain
Agriculture Minister Assylzhan Mamytbekov had told a briefing August 17 2011 that grain harvest in Kazakhstan would make up 18.9 million tons.
President Nazarbayev calls to shift from wheat growing to fodder cropping
When we have oversupply of grain, we don’t know where to sell it: President Nazarbayev.
Fire burnt 300 hectares of crops in Kostanai oblast
A field with grain crops caught fire in Bannovka village of Kostanai oblast.
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.
Kazakhstan mulls exporting 3 million tons of grain to China in 2011
Sky-high grain harvest estimate stood at about 22 million tons as of the end of July, according to Kazakhstan’s Research Institute for Environmental and Climate Studies.
500 thousand tons of grain to be transported from northern parts of Kazakhstan
500 thousand tons of grain will be transported from grain yielding northern parts to the west and south of the country.
Grain exports potential stands at over 10 million tons
According to Agriculture Minister, the government plans to subsidize grain supplies towards Black and Baltic sea ports “to balance the market”.
Kazakhstan expecting a bumper grain harvest
With favorable weather conditions in August and September the grain harvest can exceed the expectations, breaking the 2009 record: Kazakhstan’s Research Institute for Environmental and Climate Studies.
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.
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.
Massimov held a meeting on crop production
Considered measures included guaranteed purchase of grain and making agricultural equipment leasing cheaper for end costumers.
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.
Grain harvest expected at 16-17 million tons: Agriculture Ministry
At the moment 96-98% of all the lands under grain crops are either in good or satisfactory condition, according to the Ministry’s officials.
Kazakhstan starts grain harvesting
Kazakhstan exported 5.9 million tons of grain in the 2010-2011 marketing year.
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.
Rusagrotrans and Kaztemirtrans to establish a JV to jointly transport grain
The JV with a capital of $90 million will be established on a parity basis. The railway car fleet will make up 10 000 railway cars.
Kazakhstan to complete grain sowing campaign before the end of the week
According to the Government’s web-site, grain harvest in 2010 totaled 12.2 million tons (net weight).
Saudi Arabia interested in grain imports from Kazakhstan
When the railway link Uzen – Turkmenistan border is completed, Kazakhstan will get an access to the Persian Gulf. This will cut down the transportation route to Saudi Arabia: Minister of Transport and Communications Berik Kamaliyev.
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.
