Kazakhstan businesses flag USTDM risks
Agricultural businesses identified risks with the Unified System for Transport Document Management (USTDM), which took effect in Kazakhstan on June 1, citing internet connectivity issues in remote areas.
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Dairy Farm with Capacity of 3,600 Tons of Milk Per Year Launched in Zhambyl Region
A new dairy farm with a capacity of 3,600 tons of milk per year has been launched in the Zhambyl region, featuring digital technologies, German milking equipment, and Holstein cattle from Russia, creating 30 jobs.
700,000 hectares treated against locusts in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan continues its locust control campaign, treating 700,000 hectares (31.8% of the plan) across 13 regions with 236 sprayers, with no crop damage reported.
Agro-drone assembly plant launched in Turkestan region
Agro-drone assembly plant launched in Turkestan region with 500 units annual capacity, drones for crop spraying, 20 orders received, plans to expand to firefighting and cargo drones.
Digital Pest Monitoring Launched in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan launches digital pest monitoring using intelligent pheromone traps in an apple orchard, enabling real-time data collection and forecasting to improve crop protection and potentially scale nationwide.
20.9 million hectares sown in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has sown 20.9 million hectares of crops, with grains dominating at 15 million hectares, led by key regions like Akmola, Kostanay, and North Kazakhstan, supported by extensive machinery and 70 service centers.
Meat Production in Kazakhstan Reaches 338,000 Tons in Four Months
Kazakhstan's meat production increased to 338,200 tons in the first four months of 2026, with growth in livestock numbers and a new preferential lending program to support transhumance farming.
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Agriculture Changes Insurance Premium Subsidy Rules
The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan proposes amendments to insurance premium subsidy rules, inviting public discussion, which could impact agricultural risk management.
China Dairy Sector Stable
China's dairy sector to remain stable in 2026.
FOC 2026 Oil and Fat Conference to Be Held on June 5 in Astana
The FOC 2026 conference in Astana will gather 330+ delegates from 18 countries. Kazakhstan's oil and fat industry hit record production and export in 2025, with sunflower oil production up 2.3x since 2021 and export revenue reaching $963M. The country is now a top global supplier, and a new roadmap aims to boost revenue by 60% to $1.5B by 2028.
Kazakhstan Launches Grain Platform with China
Kazakhstan and China launch a pilot digital grain platform, with SN Trade Company supplying 200 tons of flax to a Chinese firm, aiming to boost agro-exports and digitalization.
Kazakhstan Launches Digital Grain Trade Platform with China
Kazakhstan has launched a pilot digital platform for grain trade with China, facilitating the export of oilseed flax and other crops through various trading formats to boost agricultural exports and digitalization.