Mursaly farm in the Baidibek district of Turkistan Region grows wheat and corn on 500 hectares. Five sprinkler machines now irrigate 300 hectares, and the farm plans to introduce drip irrigation for corn.
A delegation from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture visited Türkiye to study its experience in agricultural digitalization. The officials visited institutions and industrial enterprises in Ankara and Konya.
The Altyn Kuz 2026 agricultural fair was held in Kyzylorda as part of the Akmarzhan agro-cultural festival. More than 1,200 tonnes of goods arrived in 450 freight vehicles.
Argentine police are investigating alleged fictitious grain transactions used to generate false tax withholdings and claim improper VAT refunds. Twenty-three people have been detained.
The KegenMyasProm meat processing plant has opened in Kegen District, Almaty Region, ahead of Republic Day. The project attracted 2.5 billion tenge in investment.
Kazakhstan presented initiatives to develop water-saving agriculture at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Its agriculture ministry delegation took part in events at the 33rd Yangling Agricultural Exhibition in Shaanxi province.
Pakistan has set the wheat price at Rs. 4,500 per maund after consultations with all provincial governments. The federal minister said the country would not face a wheat shortage this year.
Kazakhstan and Czechia intend to expand trade and economic cooperation in the agro-industrial sector. Their plans also include livestock breeding and modern agricultural technologies.
The distribution of improved wheat seeds and chemical fertiliser has begun in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province. The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock is running the programme with partner organisations.
Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez has announced the Venezuela Alimenta plan to strengthen food security and combat hunger. The government also plans to introduce a bill on the local economy.
A seminar in Sozma Qala district, Sar-e Pol province, focused on the harms of poppy cultivation and alternative crops. Farmers were introduced to the benefits of saffron, sesame and cotton.
Kazakh scientists conducted field trials of the domestic biopreparations “Lactin AS” and “Plantarin AS” in three regions. The trials covered up to 500 hectares.
Farms have delivered 135,000 tonnes of newly harvested grain to the Food Contract Corporation. That is nearly a third of the total volume contracted under the 2026 forward agricultural procurement programme.
President Donald Trump is returning to Kansas and highlighting tax relief, private investment and job creation. The White House also pointed to funding for rural healthcare, farmers and military installations.
A 7,700-metre irrigation canal between the villages of Peronz and Diwi has opened in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province. Construction began in 2023 and was completed in 2026.
Construction has begun on the Yata Uruq al-Mar dam and canal in Afghanistan’s Faryab province. The project aims to store surface water, replenish groundwater and support sustainable agriculture.
Kazakhstan is increasing supplies of agricultural raw materials and processed products. Exports in several product categories are growing faster than overall exports.
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