Dairy power of the North: how NKR increases milk yield

Dairy farming continues to actively develop in North Kazakhstan region, which is facilitated by government support measures. The region ranks second in the republic in terms of total milk production — 370.6 thousand tons in 2024, second only to Turkistan region (447.1 thousand tons). At the same time, North Kazakhstan region is a confident leader in terms of milk production in agricultural enterprises: 227.3 thousand tons, which is 16% of the national figure (1,393 thousand tons).

There are 110 dairy farms in the region, 42 of which are modern industrial-type dairy complexes designed for livestock from 400 to 1,800 heads. Organized farms provide more than 60% of the total milk production in the region. In 2023, within the framework of a large-scale republican program based on the experience of the North Kazakhstan region, 100 billion tenge were allocated for the development of dairy farming, of which 17 billion tenge were sent to the North Kazakhstan region. These funds made it possible to finance 19 projects designed to keep more than 11 thousand heads of cattle. After reaching full capacity, the new enterprises will be able to additionally produce up to 70 thousand tons of milk per year. Of the total number of projects, 17 have already been commissioned in 2024, two projects will be completed in 2025. In total, 39 new dairy farms have been built in the republic this year, including 4 in the North Kazakhstan region. In addition, in 2024, the region received another 6 billion tenge, which are being used to implement 8 new projects. In 2025, it is planned to allocate 17 billion tenge for the implementation of 22 new projects, including the construction of 11 dairy farms with a total livestock of 7 thousand heads. These facilities will ensure additional production of 47 thousand tons of milk annually.

Over the past five years, the volume of milk production in agricultural formations of the North Kazakhstan region has increased by 56% — from 92.5 to 165.3 thousand tons. The growth amounted to 72.8 thousand tons, which confirms the high efficiency of state support and the sustainable development of the dairy industry in the region.

Thus, the North Kazakhstan region continues to strengthen its position as one of the key centers of dairy farming in the country. A systematic approach to the development of the industry, aimed at introducing modern technologies and expanding production capacity, allows the region not only to meet domestic needs, but also to form the potential for exporting products.