30 agricultural projects are being implemented in the Karaganda region

An agrotechnological hub center will be created in the Karaganda region, where advanced scientific developments, educational programs and business platforms will be concentrated. It should become a driver of innovative agricultural growth, increase productivity and product quality, as well as a platform for exporting knowledge and technology.

A project is being implemented in the Osakarovsky district to build a modern elevator for 28,000 tons of grain, which will reduce the costs of nearby agricultural enterprises for transportation and storage of manufactured products.

The Message of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev "Kazakhstan in the era of artificial intelligence: current challenges and their solutions through digital transformation" was discussed at the meeting in Karaganda. They talked about the implementation of the tasks set by the Head of State in the Karaganda region.

In his Message to the people of Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined specific tasks for the transformation of the country's agro-industrial complex. Among the priorities are the modernization of agricultural science, the creation of agrotechnological hubs, the development of export–oriented production, ensuring food security, digitalization of the industry and support for agricultural cooperation.

– Our region is a territory with a developed agro-industrial sector. Today, agricultural producers have significantly increased both the acreage and the number of cattle. We produce 14 of the 19 socially significant food products, and we have achieved full self–sufficiency in 6 types of products," said Ermaganbet Bulekpayev, Akim of the Karaganda region.

Agricultural cooperation is developing in the region, infrastructure is being modernized, and acreage is expanding. The region is implementing 30 agricultural projects worth over 23 billion tenge. More than 480 micro-loans have been issued under the Auyl Amanaty program, 816 jobs have been created, and dozens of cooperatives are being formed.

Special attention is paid to the need for deep processing of agricultural products, the introduction of climate-resistant technologies, the development of agricultural science, personnel training and the creation of mechanisms for the direct integration of science, education and production.

– This year, we launched a dairy farm for 1,100 heads with a capacity of 9,000 tons of milk per year and a milk processing plant with a capacity of 200 tons of dairy products per year. A dairy farm for 6 thousand cattle with a capacity of 55 thousand tons of milk per year is being built. The implementation of these projects will create new jobs and increase the level of food supply in the region. The processing industry is actively developing in the region: 207 enterprises are operating, including meat, milk, flour and bakery industries. All these factors attract not only domestic, but also foreign investors," said Ruslan Kenzhebekov, Deputy Akim of the region.

Much attention is being paid to technical re-equipment: the agricultural machinery fleet is being updated, leasing financing is developing, and the costs of fuel, seeds, fertilizers, and breeding cattle are being subsidized. Elements of precision farming, digital technologies and modern approaches to training farmers are being introduced.

To ensure epizootic well-being in the region, a set of measures is being implemented, covering prevention, diagnosis and infrastructural development. Modular veterinary clinics are being built.

"Thanks to an integrated approach, the Karaganda region must fulfill the strategic objectives set by the Head of State for the development of agriculture, improving food, veterinary, environmental safety and strengthening the country's economy," Ruslan Kenzhebekov emphasized.