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The first batch of 165 Holstein heifers from Germany has arrived in the Akmola Region for a dairy project, with plans to import 330 breeding cattle total, as the animals undergo quarantine and veterinary checks.
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have conducted joint border phytosanitary operations against grasshoppers, focusing on monitoring, coordinated chemical treatments, and resource preparation, with both nations committing to sustained collaborative pest control efforts.
Kazakhstan starts second clinical trial phase of PollenVax, a wormwood pollen allergy treatment; first phase confirmed safety; second phase involves 138 patients in a placebo-controlled study.
The government, led by Prime Minister Bektenov, discussed spring field work plans, approving fertilizer use and elite seed targets, while addressing financing, locust monitoring, and water supply issues.
Kazakhstan and Tajikistan plan to sign a Roadmap for agricultural cooperation in 2026, with trade in agro-industrial products reaching USD 595 million in 2025 and growing 26.1% in Q1 2026, focusing on joint projects in food processing and technology.
Kazakhstan plans 750 billion tenge for spring field work, with loans at 5% and extensive guarantees.
Summary of grain and oilseed price recommendations in Kazakhstan as of May 12, 2026, with specific prices and trading advice for various crops.
Kazakhstan has launched a pilot digital platform for monitoring crop sowing, developed by the agriculture and AI ministries, while simultaneously advancing seed quality assurance and subsidized grain storage modernization.
Kazakhstan's agricultural sector is modernizing its equipment fleet with an 8% renewal target for 2024, supported by state subsidies, increased domestic production, and allocated subsidized fuel for the planting season.
The sown area in the current year will surpass 23.8 million hectares, with increases in oilseed, fodder, corn, potato, and drip-irrigated cotton areas, while wheat and rice areas are reduced.
The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan is seeking public comment on a draft order that would annul certain existing regulations and reorganize specific ministry units. The complete draft document is available for review on the official legal portal.
The article reports on the meeting between Kazakhstan's Agriculture Minister and the FAO Director-General, outlining ongoing joint projects, completed data collection efforts, and initiatives to enhance agricultural development, pest control, and soil carbon monitoring.
