At the end of 2024, the Urzhar district showed a positive trend in both the entrepreneurship and agriculture sectors. The district is home to 4,259 small business entities, including 149 legal entities, 2,181 individual entrepreneurs, and 1,929 farm households. In the reporting year, 33 new business facilities were launched, creating approximately 80 new jobs. These facilities cover various industries such as retail stores, public catering, pharmacies, hairdressers and beauty salons, fitness centers, and more.
The total volume of agricultural products produced amounted to 54.837 billion tenge, showing a 101% growth compared to the previous year. In this regard, the district ranks second in the region with a share of 13.2%. The livestock population reached 59,396 cattle, 86,383 sheep and goats, 16,996 horses, and 82,880 poultry. Additionally, there was a significant increase in cultivated land, with the district ranking second in the region for sown areas.
Special attention is being paid to water-saving technologies. This year, 1,200 hectares of land were irrigated using rainwater and drip irrigation systems. Furthermore, the company “East Agro” installed 17 rainwater irrigation units in the village of Kokezek, with plans to develop 1,360 hectares using water-saving technologies.
Overall, the district shows steady growth in both the economy and agriculture, with continued investments and technological updates.