Kazakhstan to export 1 million tons of grain a month
We are planning to export about 1 million tons of grain a month starting from October; the task has already been set for Kazakhstan Temir Zholy: Minister.
Massimov reminded of joint responsibility of government for saving record grain harvest
The President gave very clear instructions to the Government, Ministries, governors, agricultural producers and provided both opportunities and resources for collecting the bumper harvest and preserving it: Massimov.
JV with RusAgroTrans of Russia to export grain to be launched by the end of the year
Besides, KazakhstanTemirZholy National Railways Operator has signed agreements with other companies to rent a total of 5 500 grain railway cars.
Massimov reported to Nazarbayev on grain harvest
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev met with Prime-Minister Karim Massimov to discuss grain harvesting progress.
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.
Some of new harvest grain will have to be stored in the fields
The task is to export and transport it as soon as possible: PM Massimov.
Unprecedented grain harvest since 1950
According to Agriculture Minister, 75% of grain has been already harvested.
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.
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.
Students to help harvest in North Kazakhstan
The administration of North Kazakhstan region decided to engage college and university students during the harvest time.
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.
Tajik locusts threaten Kazakhstan crops
Tajik locust larvea is going to be the main threat for Kazakhstan wheat in the coming two years.
