The volume of preferential lending to farmers
has increased to 700 billion tenge. The
Kazakh Prime Minister discussed support measures for agricultural producers,
alongside the progress of spring fieldwork, with representatives from the
domestic agricultural sector today. The prospect of doubling agricultural
production within five years was also considered — the task set by the Head of
State at the National Kurultai (Congress) meeting. Agricultural producers are
currently receiving state support. Financing for leasing agricultural machinery
at 5% has increased to 200 billion tenge. Moreover, the equipment itself can be
used as collateral, and investment subsidies may serve as a form of payment.
Similar support tools are being developed for feedlots. The Ministry of
Agriculture is also set to review the system of subsidizing selection and
breeding activities.
«The President consistently emphasizes the
importance of paying attention to agriculture, as it is crucial for food
security — a value that will always remain enduring. These existing mechanisms
will continue, and we hope they will have a significant impact, leading to a
competitive agricultural sector,» said Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
«This is a new record for preferential lending
for spring field and harvesting works, although previous financing did not
exceed 140 billion tenge,» noted Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov.
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