Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov of Kazakhstan emphasized the urgent goal of achieving full self-sufficiency in basic foods and expanding their export capabilities during a recent government session, as reported by Kazinform News Agency. Bektenov asserted that agricultural development is a top priority under his direct oversight. He tasked the agriculture ministry and regional administrations with implementing comprehensive measures to meet the Roadmap targets, crucial for enhancing agricultural output. The Prime Minister highlighted the necessity to increase annual mineral fertilizer usage to 1.5 million tons and ensured readiness of grain receiving companies for the upcoming harvest. Regional administrations were instructed to facilitate preferential financing for farmers through socio-entrepreneurial corporations and attract investments into the sector. Bektenov emphasized the importance of advancing agricultural technologies, preventing land degradation, optimizing water and land resource usage, and integrating digital solutions across agriculture. The Ministry of Agriculture's forecast suggests an 11.6% year-over-year increase in agricultural output following the harvest season, with a record KZT580 billion in preferential loans allocated to agricultural producers in 2024.
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