During a working trip to the
Akmola region, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed the progress of
spring field work. He visited one of the region’s leading agricultural enterprises
and discussed current issues with farmers, including boosting domestic
fertilizer production, increasing diesel fuel calculation standards, and
subsidizing. Bektenov instructed the regional governor’s office and relevant
ministries to closely monitor issues of maximum coverage of farms with
government support measures such as subsidies and preferential loans. According
to the Prime Minister, the current primary task is to meet the deadlines and
carry out spring sowing efficiently, which affects the country’s food security
and export potential.
“This year, the Head of State directed
to provide maximum support to farmers. Since the beginning of the sowing
season, 580 billion tenge has been allocated, with 400 billion tenge provided
without any intermediaries at a five percent interest rate. Regarding diesel
fuel, 376,000 tonnes have been allocated, and we are currently discussing to
provide an additional 36,000 tonnes. The state will render maximum assistance
to farmers,” Bektenov said.
The Prime Minister also toured
industrial enterprises in the region, including a facility specializing in
manufacturing combines and tractors. He highlighted the importance of
developing agricultural machinery in the country. To this end, the government
intends to support domestic manufacturers, particularly by increasing subsidies
for Kazakh equipment.
“As of May 1, 2024, we have produced
about 2,000 combine harvesters and 1,000 tractors. Our production capacity
reaches up to 1,000 combines and 1,000 tractors per year,” noted Azamat
Zhakupov, managing director of Kazrost Engineering Ltd.
Bektenov also visited a number of
successful manufacturing facilities in the region that produce domestic thermal
insulation materials and bricks. Overall, production volumes and capacities are
increasing due to the export potential and high domestic demand.
