Kazakhstan’s total sown area will increase by
400,000 hectares this year, reaching nearly 24 million. The government has
provided an update on preparations for the sowing campaign. The Minister of
Agriculture reported that machinery is ready and work on crop diversification continues.
Wheat planting is being reduced, while the area for fodder and oilseed crops is
increasing. Overall, the spring fieldwork is in full swing. More than 400,000
tonnes of diesel fuel have been allocated at prices 15% below market rates.
Fertilizer application volumes have been significantly increased, along with
financial support for agricultural producers. Around 385 billion tenge has been
earmarked to support spring operations, covering seed and fertilizer supplies,
fuel, and farming equipment.
«This year, government support has
significantly increased. 700 billion tenge has been allocated for spring
fieldwork and harvesting, and another 200 billion for preferential leasing
programs. Funding is to be provided only to efficient and responsible
producers. Regional authorities have been instructed to ensure continuous
monitoring of the proper and targeted use of budget funds,» said Kazakh Prime
Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
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