Prospects for Seed Production Localization: Kazakhstan and Elitmag Kft. Discuss Key Initiatives

Budapest, March 7, 2025 – The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Hungary hosted a meeting with the leadership of Elitmag Kft. to discuss the prospects of localizing seed production and expanding cooperation in the agro-industrial sector.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the potential for establishing local seed production capacities in Kazakhstan. This step will not only increase the country's self-sufficiency in high-quality seeds but also reduce dependence on imports, contributing to the sustainable development of agriculture.

Elitmag Kft. expressed its interest in developing a partnership with Kazakhstan, including the creation of joint breeding programs to adapt agricultural crop varieties to the climatic conditions of the republic. Elitmag Kft. CEO András Sándorfi highlighted Kazakhstan’s strong potential as a strategic partner in the seed industry and expressed readiness for technological cooperation aimed at introducing advanced solutions into the country’s agricultural sector.

Additionally, the discussion covered the transfer of advanced agro-technologies, including innovative breeding methods, seed cleaning, and processing technologies. In this context, the company expressed its willingness to exchange expertise with Kazakh research institutions and agricultural enterprises.

The parties expressed their commitment to continuing the dialogue and deepening bilateral cooperation. Following the meeting, it was decided to further elaborate on possible forms of partnership and develop concrete investment mechanisms through collaboration between relevant government agencies and expert groups.