As part of the Year of Working Professions, an excursion was held at Astana Tazalyk LLP for students of the Higher College of Transport and Communications of Astana. The students got acquainted with the activities of the enterprise and the intricacies of the work of employees, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The enterprise's employees clean roads, squares, sidewalks, driveways and other public places.The young people were shown the enterprise's equipment, introduced to the work of the dispatch service, and explained the daily tasks facing Astana Tazalyk LLP.Students of the Higher College of Transport and Communications of the capital's akimat were invited at the initiative of the Astana Youth Resource Center, since this educational institution mainly trains transport and communications specialists. The event is dedicated to the "Year of Working Professions" and the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign, - said Anel Mansurova, press secretary of "Astana Zhastary".3rd-year student Sagynysh Satybayev shared his impressions of the excursion."We saw the equipment, visited the dispatch department. We were shown how the working day goes at "Astana Tazalyk" LLP. More than 2 thousand people work here and there are several bases around the city. I liked the tour, the territory is vast, and the company has a good team," - he said.Such an event organized by "Astana Zhastary" is organized regularly. Earlier, a tour of a construction materials factory was organized for students of technical specialties.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943445

Students of school-lyceum No. 85 of the Yesil district went on an excursion to the thermal power plant as part of the "Year of Working Professions", the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The purpose of this event is to explain to students the importance of the energy sector, familiarize them with the production process, and increase interest in working professions.During the excursion, students saw how heat and electricity are produced, the main devices of the station and their operating principles, and received interesting information from industry experts. Specialists shared their experience and talked about the role of energy in the country's economy.Such educational events contribute to the formation of students' professional orientation and help in choosing their future professions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943571

The "Clean Movement" quest for schoolchildren was held in the Sarayshik district of Astana, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.The event within the framework of the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign was organized to teach children to protect nature through interactive tasks.During the event, intellectual questions were asked to the participants."The quest consists of four rounds. Questions are asked to the participants of each team. They must guess what kind of animal they are from the footprints. And the third round involves sorting garbage, separating glass, plastic, and paper into each trash can. "At the end, a flash mob was organized," said Dinara Zakir, Acting Head of the Department of Internal Policy and Social Affairs of the Sarayshyk District Akimat.At the end of the event, the participants were awarded certificates of appreciation and memorable gifts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943577

A lecture on the harm of tobacco products, drug addiction and vandalism was held at secondary school No. 103 in Astana, organized by the Yesil District Prosecutor's Office and the Department for Combating Drug Trafficking, for schoolchildren, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.According to Dinmukhammed Zatybekov, prosecutor of the Yesil District Prosecutor's Office, it is very important to tell young people about the consequences of the drug trade today.“The number of drug addicts in our country is increasing every year. According to official data, their number exceeds 18 thousand. And the real figure may be much higher. Therefore, it is very important to discuss this issue among young people now. For example, in today's lecture, we are offering students several videos about the drug trade. They show the current lives of people who have embarked on this path. "Examples from ordinary life explain the consequences of the drug business to schoolchildren," says Dinmuhammed Zatybekov.According to the senior operational representative of the Drug Abuse Control Department of the Astana City Police Department, police lieutenant colonel Leyla Razimova, the number of drug crimes committed against minors and minors in the city has increased."Today, authorized state bodies are jointly implementing comprehensive measures to prevent drug crimes. For example, in the 12 months of 2024 and January 2025, 1,238 drug offenses were registered in the capital. More than 358 kilograms of drugs, including 41 kilograms of synthetics, were confiscated from illegal circulation. "As a result of the analysis conducted in the operational situation for 12 months of 2024 and January 2025, it is noted that the number of drug crimes committed against minors and their perpetrators has increased," says Leyla Razimova. The operational representative said that 35 criminal cases have been initiated on the fact of drug propaganda. "Recently, criminals have been inventing various ways and methods of transporting and selling drugs and hiding them. For example, 35 criminal cases have been initiated on the facts of drug propaganda. This is punishable by imprisonment for a term of 3 to 6 years. In 2024, 2,747 graffiti were removed and 268 drug-advertising websites were blocked,” says Leyla Razimova.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943633

A large-scale program to vaccinate girls against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is considered an important step in the fight against cervical cancer, is being implemented in Kazakhstan. Gulnaz Dosmyrzayeva, Deputy Head of the Astana City Public Health Department, told how immunization work is progressing in the capital at a briefing in the Communications Service, the official website of the city administration reports.Vaccination began in September 2024, and by the end of the year, 6,091 girls received the first dose. Of these, 3,187 are 11 years old (scheduled vaccination), and 2,904 are 12-13 years old (additional immunization).“The program continues in 2025 - in the first month, 351 girls aged 11 and 50 girls aged 12-13 were vaccinated. The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan considered using the quadrivalent vaccine “Gardasil” manufactured in the USA. It protects against the most dangerous types of human papillomavirus (HPV) 6, 11, 16 and 18. Vaccination is carried out free of charge in schools in two stages with a six-month break.Cervical cancer is one of the most common oncological diseases among women in Kazakhstan. More than 600 Kazakhstani women die from this disease every year. Mass vaccination is a strategic step in the prevention of cancer. We are committed to ensuring the protection of the next generation of women from HPV and the associated risk of cancer,” the speaker said.It should be noted that the vaccine provides 90-95% protection against the oncogenic form of HPV.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943690

Illegally constructed buildings are being demolished in the Family Park residential complex under construction in Astana. The court made this decision, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The Astana City Department of Environmental Quality and Control previously conducted an unscheduled inspection of the "Family Park" facility against the developer "Orken 777" LLP.According to the results of the inspection, deviations from the approved project were identified, and in this regard, an order was issued to eliminate violations. However, the customer did not fulfill these requirements, as a result of which a claim was filed with the Specialized Interdistrict Economic Court of Astana.Currently, the requirements of the claim have been satisfied.Currently, work is being carried out to demolish the illegal construction together with the state bailiff.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943750

Today, 30 families from socially vulnerable groups of the population received new homes in the Zhetysu region. The keys to the houses provided in the new residential area "Zhastar - 3" in Taldykorgan were handed over by the regional akim Beibut Isabayev. In total, 102 families on the waiting list have moved into new housing in the regional center since the beginning of the year. In particular, in the "Bereke" cottage town, in the "Zhastar-3" residential area, there were houses for citizens from socially vulnerable groups and families with many children, - the press service of the Zhetysu region akim reports.The regional akim Beibut Isabayev, who participated in the key-giving ceremony, congratulated the new homeowners with his joy and touched upon the measures being taken in the region to provide them with housing:- Thanks to the measures taken with the support of the state, 102 large families on the waiting list from the category of socially vulnerable groups have received houses in Taldykorgan since the beginning of the year. Today, you are among them, receiving the keys to your homes. In this new residential area, 56 houses have been built, this year we plan to build 150 houses. In total, there will be more than 700 houses here. The road will be built, the documents are ready. Also, this year we will begin gasification work. Thus, this area will become one of the large and beautiful modern microdistricts of the city in the future. Then we will begin to consider the issue of building social facilities here. In general, last year the housing queue in Taldykorgan decreased by 8.3%, this year we plan to provide housing to more than 1,400 families. Thus, in 2023-2025, about 5 thousand people on the waiting list in the regional center will be provided with housing, - said B. Isabayev held a ceremony to hand over the keys to the houses in the "Zhastar-3" residential area.Let us recall that 10 days ago, the first 23 families moved into the new settlement in this microdistrict.In general, among today's new homeowners there are single-parent families, families raising disabled children, orphans and those left without parental care before reaching adulthood, families raising disabled children, disabled people of groups I and II, and pensioners.The Shabelsky family, among those who received the keys to the house, shared their joy. The young head of the family, Svyatoslav Alekseevich:- I am now 25 years old. I have been living on the waiting list for housing since 2011. I was raised by my grandmother since I was little. Until now, my wife, children and I have lived together in my grandmother's house. Of course, we dreamed of having our own house, especially my two daughters, who would like to have their own rooms. Now, we have our own house, and we are overjoyed, - she said.Another resident of the city, Zhanar Abdilmanova, also rejoiced in the joy of a new home. She had been waiting for 13 years for housing in the category of "incomplete families".- Today is a big holiday in our family. The time when we moved to a rented apartment is behind us. I am happy that my children will grow up freely in a comfortable, beautiful, spacious house, - she said.Dana Demidova from Taldykorgan also briefly told her story:- I have two children, my youngest son is 16 years old. As a result of a serious car accident, my husband died, my health deteriorated, and I myself became disabled. Today, our family is filled with great joy and is celebrating a housewarming party. We have been waiting for this day for 14 years. I sincerely congratulate the owners of today's joy, - said D. Demidova, who has worked as a paramedic in the healthcare sector for about 25 years.By the way, the total area of ​​​​each house is 76 square meters. There are three living rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. The house is heated by an electric boiler, and gas boilers will be put into operation after the delivery of natural gas. According to the head of the region, it is planned to bring gas to the residential area by the end of the year.In total, 371.9 thousand square meters of housing were commissioned in the region last year, and this year another 380 thousand square meters of housing are planned. Press service of the akim of Zhetysu region.Photographer: Dmitry Erofeev Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/943368

Akim of Abay region Berik Uali got acquainted with the work of large enterprises in Semey. He visited key production facilities in the region, such as “ARAI-EAST FOOD” LLP, “SemAZ” LLP, Semey Cement Plant, “Semey Engineering” JSC, and Semey Machine-Building Plant. He met with employees and listened to their suggestions and opinions.“ARAI-EAST FOOD” LLP has been producing sausage products in accordance with halal standards since 2024. The enterprise produces more than 80 types of boiled and smoked sausages. A packaging line with innovative equipment and three production workshops operate on the territory of the plant. Last year, an additional line for the production of sausage products was put into operation at the enterprise. As a result, the annual output of up to 1.8 thousand tons of finished products was achieved. Today, 120 people work here. The enterprise plans to expand production in the future.SemAZ LLP is a large agricultural and truck assembly plant in the country. About 400 people work here. The enterprise annually assembles 3,500 Belarus tractors, 10,000 Shacman and FOTON trucks, and 1,200 various buses. Last year, the city's bus fleet purchased 60 public buses from this enterprise. This work will continue this year. The regional governor, Berik Uali, announced that new buses will be purchased from SemAZ LLP in the future to modernize the dilapidated bus fleet in Semey."City residents often complain about public transport. Therefore, we need to solve this problem promptly and systematically," the head of the region said.The Semey Cement Plant, built in 1958, produces 1.1 million tons of cement per year. The enterprise has been undergoing complete modernization since 2016. The factory's products are sold in the Kazakhstan market and exported abroad.The heads of the enterprises reported to the regional akim about the implemented projects and shared their plans for expanding production. In turn, the regional head said that local production facilities would receive appropriate support from the state, and called on enterprise leaders to participate in the improvement of Semey and invest in the city within the framework of the social responsibility of business. He also drew attention to the issue of workers' salaries. The regional akim also got acquainted with the work of the Semey Machine-Building Plant and instructed the enterprise management to consider increasing the average salary of employees."The enterprises whose work we got acquainted with today are of great importance for the region and the population. Appropriate work is being carried out to increase their production potential. The necessary assistance from the region will be provided to positive initiatives and new projects. In the future, I plan to visit other enterprises in the region in accordance with my work schedule," the regional akim said.The regional head also got acquainted with the work of the Higher College of IT and New Technologies in the city, which was renovated last year. Today, more than 750 students are studying here in modern specialties. The regional akim was presented with the scientific works, achievements and IT projects of the students."I am aware of the work of this college. Its students are winners of international Olympiads. Last year, funds were allocated from the regional budget and the college was completely modernized. The potential of IT projects is huge. The development of artificial intelligence is important. Both the Head of State and the Government are paying special attention to this. Work in this direction should be continued," said Berik Uali.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/943765

Akim of the Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov, during a working trip to the Burabay district, got acquainted with the construction of housing in the city of Shchuchinsk and visited a filter manufacturing enterprise.According to representatives of the construction company, repairs are being carried out on the apartments purchased by the district akimat. Currently, it is planned to purchase 100 apartments for socially vulnerable groups from two housing complexes."By purchasing ready-made apartments, a unique opportunity has arisen to reduce the queue of people in need of housing. In addition, these houses are of higher quality than those built at the expense of the budget. This measure will improve the housing conditions of large families, orphans, disabled people and other socially significant categories of residents. The house is located in the city, all communications are connected, and there are social facilities nearby. Last year, 200 apartments were purchased, and this year there will be no less than this volume," the head of the region noted.One of the most important issues for the population is the availability of housing. It is worth noting that last year, as a result of the construction of houses and the purchase of apartments in the Burabay district, the housing situation of 178 families improved. In total, 850 apartments were purchased in the region last year.The head of the region also visited Asiafilter Inc LLP, which produces industrial filters for dust and gas purification, ventilation and liquid filtration systems.According to Commercial Director Ruslan Balmagambetov, the enterprise is the only manufacturer of industrial filters in Kazakhstan. The company was founded as a supplier in 2011, and in 2019 launched its own production, which employs 40 local employees.“Our products are used in the energy, metallurgy, chemical and food industries. In total, we produce four types of filters: filters for purifying air entering buildings (administrative buildings, hospitals, schools, etc.); air bag filters (for purifying emissions from industrial enterprises); bag filters for liquid filtration (used in the food industry); filter cloth for separating small solid particles from liquids (used in the production of precious metals). That is, our filters can be used in various enterprises, from light to heavy industry,” explained R. Balmagambetov.Previously, industrial filters were purchased mainly from Europe, and delivery took up to two months. This situation changed with the creation of the Asiafilter Inc company. Many enterprises of Kazakhstan have become its regular partners. For example, in the Akmola region, these are gold mining companies “RG Gold” LLP and “Altyntau Kokshetau” JSC. Products are also exported to Kyrgyzstan and Russia. Last year, a representative office was opened in the capital of Uzbekistan.This year, additional production lines will be launched at the enterprise, and it is planned to produce new types of filters for the food industry.Marat Akhmetzhanov supported the enterprise’s plans and noted its importance in the development of the Kazakhstani content.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/943764

The children's rehabilitation center is located in one of the buildings of the Shalkar district hospital. Renovation and repair work have been carried out here. As part of a working trip to the district, the regional akim Askhat Shakharov toured the building of the rehabilitation center. According to the chief physician of the district hospital Yesengali Kopenov, Alikhan Oil LLP replaced the heating system and electrical wiring in the center, carried out interior finishing work, installed a new elevator, and renovated the facade of the building.Children with various diseases can undergo rehabilitation at the center. It is able to accommodate children not only from the Shalkar district, but also from the nearby Irgiz district. A rehabilitologist, neurologist, speech therapist, traumatologist, orthopedist, psychologist provide services. Respiratory gymnastics, play therapy, classes with an audiologist, electrophoresis, salt mine and other procedures are provided here. All necessary equipment was purchased through the Samruk Kazyna National Welfare Fund and the People of Kazakhstan Charity Fund. “Rehabilitation is provided to children under 18 years of age. A similar center with a similar range of services operates in the regional children's hospital in Aktobe. In addition to our specialists, doctors from the regional hospital provide remote consultations to patients via telemedicine. A license for medical services and services has been obtained. We are waiting for funding from the Social Health Insurance Fund,” said the head physician of the regional hospital. Today, 852 children are registered with the dispensary in the Shalkar district, 233 children are undergoing rehabilitation. This center can accommodate up to 20 children per shift and 450 small residents per year. There should be 12 medical workers on staff. The regional akim instructed to resolve the issue of financing and open a rehabilitation center for children in the shortest possible time. The main focus in rehabilitation should be on neurological diseases. As the akim noted, children with mental disorders should always be under the constant supervision of a medical institution."The opening of this rehabilitation center is an important step in the framework of the President's instructions to expand access to rehabilitation services for children, especially those who need constant medical support. We are obliged to ensure that our children receive high-quality medical care in comfortable conditions without leaving their district. Therefore, I have ordered to accelerate the financing process and open this center in the shortest possible time. This project is an important part of the program to improve the health and quality of life of our citizens, and we will continue to expand such centers in the region," the akim said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/943754

1. TURKESTAN REGIONThe "Kazsuchar" branch in the Turkestan region last year provided water to 332 thousand hectares of arable land. The region has 18 reservoirs, 11 dams, and 1891 canals with a total length of 5733 kilometers. During the 2024 irrigation period, 1.9 billion cubic meters of water were provided to farmers from the water sources of the Turkestan region.2. KYZYLORDA REGIONKyzylorda region has 286 thousand hectares of irrigated land, of which 178.6 thousand hectares are rotational crops brought into the engineering system. In particular, 159.3 thousand hectares are rice rotational crops, 19.3 thousand hectares are fodder and vegetable rotational crops. In 2024, a total of 189.4 thousand hectares were sown in the region. Including 85.6 thousand hectares of rice fields. The Kazsuchar branch in the Kyzylorda region provided 3.7 billion cubic meters of water to the farmers of the region.3. ALMATY REGIONThe D. Konayev branch of the Big Almaty Canal last year provided more than 51 thousand hectares of arable land with irrigation water. The branch concluded 2,768 contracts with farmers and provided 545 million cubic meters of water. Thanks to the 2 largest reservoirs in the Almaty region: the Bartogai and Kurty reservoirs, the vegetation period in the region was successful. Last year, about 1.4 billion cubic meters of water was supplied to the Bartogai reservoir, and about 195 million cubic meters to the Kurty reservoir.4. ZHETISU REGIONThe Kazsuchar branch in the Zhetysu region serves 180 thousand hectares of irrigated land. Last year, the branch concluded 7,329 contracts with agricultural producers and provided more than 925 million cubic meters of water to farmers during the irrigation period.5. ZHAMBYL REGIONLast year, the Kazsuchar branch in Zhambyl region provided water to more than 162 thousand hectares of land. In 2024, all 10 production units of the branch concluded water supply contracts with 3,836 farms and provided 533 million cubic meters of water.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/942967

The Kazsuchar branch in the Karaganda region is carrying out snow clearance of reservoirs and access roads as part of preparations for the flood season, and contracts have been signed for the supply of inert materials to the branch facilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/942976

In 2024, 24,038 objects were inspected by the inspectorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, including 13,324 objects covered by preventive control, and 10,714 objects were inspected unscheduled. Based on the results of the inspections, 24,560 individuals and legal entities were brought to administrative responsibility, including 21,514 in the form of warnings. In 2024, 5,870 objects were suspended from operation across the country due to violation of fire safety requirements. These emergency response measures were taken within the framework of state control and supervision in accordance with Article 38-1 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Civil Protection". As a result of unscheduled inspections, 3378 objects were brought into a fire-fighting condition. 541 objects were re-suspended, which indicates the need for further efforts to comply with fire safety requirements. 1682 administrative cases were sent to judicial bodies under Part 3 of Article 462 of the Code of Civil Protection on the facts of failure to comply with the requirements of state inspectors. As a result of the consideration of 1434 cases, the judicial authorities imposed fines. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reminds owners of facilities, heads of organizations and enterprises, regardless of their form of ownership and type of activity, as well as individual entrepreneurs, of the need to comply with fire safety requirements. Committee for Counter-Terrorism of the Ministry of Emergency SituationsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/943025

The Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Major General Chingiz Arinov, spoke at a working council dedicated to the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State on ensuring the safety of citizens working in hazardous production facilities. In his report, the Minister noted that in 2024 the Ministry of Emergency Situations conducted more than 1 thousand inspections in the field of industrial safety, more than 27 thousand violations were identified, and 160 people were brought to administrative responsibility. In the first half of this year, 424 inspections are planned. The total number of objects under control exceeds 10 thousand, including more than 217 thousand technical devices. Over the past three years, their number has increased by 20%, while the number of inspectors has remained unchanged - 381 throughout the country. In 2024, it was possible to reduce the number of injuries by 7 times and the number of deaths by 6 times. A total of 21 accidents were registered at hazardous production facilities, which corresponds to the level of last year. The largest number of incidents occurred in the oil and gas and mining industries. "Last year, the Concept of Industrial Safety until 2030 was approved. As part of its implementation, it is planned to revise all regulatory legal acts, strengthen the requirements for ensuring industrial safety, develop science and create relevant centers, as well as increase the human resources potential and legal status of state inspectors, taking into account the digitalization of facilities," the minister said. Currently, individual requirements for industrial safety are being revised. Within the framework of the draft law on civil protection, the requirements for emergency rescue services are being tightened, requirements for production control are being strengthened, and new obligations for owners of hazardous production facilities to update and modernize equipment are provided. In addition, it is planned to launch the "E-KPB" information system, which will allow creating passports of industrial safety facilities, automating accident accounting and other processes. On the instructions of the Head of State, the centralization of territorial divisions and subordinate institutions into a single division, the Department of Emergency Situations, has been completed. This made it possible to create a clear vertical of state management and control to protect and ensure the safety of the population and the country's territory from emergencies, while eliminating redundant management links and corruption risks. In general, the Ministry of Emergency Situations is taking measures to improve the provision of industrial safety, aimed at increasing work efficiency and reducing risks for citizens. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/943147

The Minister of Emergency Situations, Major General Chingiz Arinov, received residents of Astana and Almaty on personal matters. During the reception, citizens addressed issues related to the construction of a fire station in the village of Talapker, Tselinograd district, and the activities of the personnel department of the State Emergency Service "Kazseldenkorgau". The reception was also attended by the leadership of committees, structural divisions and the head of the Akmola region's Emergency Situations Department Bakytzhan Alashov, which allowed them to ensure prompt consideration of these issues and make decisions on the spot. The Minister carefully listened to the citizens' requests and provided explanations on each of the issues raised. Following the reception, he noted that these issues are under constant control and expressed his readiness to resolve them. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/943446

The XIV Winter Spartakiad of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan has ended in Karaganda. During the two-day competition, participants demonstrated strength, endurance, team spirit and the desire for victory. Tug-of-war and volleyball competitions were held as part of the Spartakiad. According to the results of the competitive competition, the team of the Department of Emergency Situations of Astana became the winner of the tug-of-war. The second place was taken by the team of the Department of Emergency Situations of East Kazakhstan region. The third place was taken by the team of the Ulytau region. A volleyball tournament was held on the second day of the Spartakiad. Each team strived for victory, showing technical and dynamic play. As a result, the team of the Department of Emergency Situations of Astana city became the winner of the volleyball tournament, the second place was taken by the team of the Department of Emergency Situations of East Kazakhstan region, and the third place was taken by the team of the Department of Emergency Situations of Aktobe region. Azat Bektasov of the Department of Emergency Situations of North Kazakhstan region won the “Best Libero” nomination, and Askhat Kanatbekov of the Department of Emergency Situations of East Kazakhstan region won the “Best Player” title. The solemn closing of the Spartakiad was held at the “Zhastar” sports complex. Congratulating the participants on their achievements, the winners and prize-winners were awarded with well-deserved medals and cups. We would like to thank all athletes, coaches and judges for their high level of training, honest struggle and dedication to sports. Thanks to your hard work and desire to win, the sports competition was held at a high level, becoming a real celebration of sports and unity. Congratulations to all participants and winners! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/943536

The "Agrarian Credit Corporation" continues to provide financing under the "Broad Steppe 2" program at a preferential interest rate of 5% per annum.A total pool of applications for approximately 239.4 billion tenge has been formed from 2,042 agricultural producers, including applications for 232.7 billion tenge from 1,958 agricultural producers. 1396 agricultural enterprises were financed for 171.6 billion tenge.Agricultural enterprises of Akmola, Kostanay and Turkestan regions are showing activity.Recall that in accordance with the instruction of the Head of State on early financing of spring sowing and harvesting in 2025, the acceptance of applications for preferential loans began on November 29, 2024. These measures were taken to allow farmers to carry out all necessary measures in a high-quality manner, purchase seeds, fertilizers and prepare equipment.In total, up to 700 billion tenge will be allocated for spring field work, of which 560 billion tenge will be attracted from market capital sources. Thanks to the measures taken by the government, farmers will receive financial support on the most favorable terms for them.In particular, the number of financial institutions to which they can apply both for the issuance of loans and for their subsequent repayment has increased. Financing will be available through second-tier banks, credit partnerships, social entrepreneurship corporations, and ANCs.To address the lack of collateral, the Damu Entrepreneurship Development Fund has pledged to guarantee 85% of the loan amount.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/943164

From February 24, KazAgroFinance JSC will begin accepting applications for the amount of 200 billion tenge under the "Preferential Leasing" program at a rate of 5%. In 2025, the terms of financing agricultural producers under the "Preferential Leasing" program will remain unchanged: an annual rate of 5%, a term of no more than 7 years, and the first leasing payment of no less than 10%. "This initiative is aimed at supporting Kazakhstani farmers and developing agriculture in the country. Affordable financing is a key factor in increasing the productivity and competitiveness of the agricultural sector. This leasing program will allow farmers to effectively upgrade their equipment, which in turn will have a positive impact on the overall level of production,” KazAgroFinance JSC reported. The “Facilitated Leasing” program covers a wide range of agricultural machinery of Kazakhstani production. Applications will be accepted from 10:00 on February 24 via the Telegram bot at the following link: https://t.me/kaz_agro_finance_bot. The client must submit a full package of documents to the branch of KazAgroFinance JSC within 5 business days after submitting the application. Additional information about the program can be found on the official website of KazAgroFinance JSC www.kaf.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/943356

About 1.5 trillion tenge will be allocated to the development of investment projects in the agricultural sector in 2025 through the Agrarian Credit Corporation (ACC) and KazAgroFinance. The funds will be used for spring sowing and harvesting, implementation of investment projects, purchase of fixed assets and replenishment of working capital, and leasing of agricultural machinery.When lending projects, the following areas will be prioritized: Processing of agricultural products and production of food products (priority to socially significant food products) Development of irrigation systems (sprinklers, irrigation structures, drip irrigation) Industrial greenhouses (reduction of seasonal fluctuations in vegetable prices) Development of infrastructure (packaging, storage, transportation) Development of fodder production on an industrial scale. Lending of investment projects will be aimed at solving the tasks of increasing investments in agro-industrial complex, developing domestic production and stable supply of the domestic market with domestic products to reduce food inflation imports, as well as realizing export potential.➤ To increase the coverage of projects, the limits of project lending through the ANC will be increased from 7 billion tenge to 15 billion tenge. Also, the use of guarantees of the Baiterek Guarantee Fund and Damu for large-term projects of the Agrarian Credit Corporation will be expanded, and the mandate of the Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan to support the export of agricultural products will be strengthened.➤ Within the framework of KazAgroFinance leasing programs, priority support will be provided to domestic agricultural machinery. This will allow expanding the multiplier effect of this measure of support for farmers on industrial enterprises. In addition, the Baiterek holding will continue to form a pool of poultry farms and increase the export potential of agricultural producers. Negotiations are underway with Malaysia to develop new sales markets, as well as to create a new trade fund that will increase grain exports to $200 million. In the long term, it is planned to increase this figure to $1 billion.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/943359

Zakusilov Alexander Alexandrovich is 31 years old, a graduate of the Kazakh Agrotechnical University named after Saken Seifullin with a degree in Agronomist. He is the third generation of the Zakusilov dynasty, which reflects his deep connection with agriculture and his family's traditions. Alexander began his career in 2016 as an agronomist at Svobodnoye LLP, one of the largest farms in the Sandyktau district of the Akmola region. This company was founded in 1998 and has been engaged in the cultivation of plants, seeds and pedigree livestock for 27 years. Since 2021, Alexander has been managing Svobodnoye LLP, continuing to develop and modernize the farm.Under his leadership, the LLP has been equipped with modern high-performance equipment from brands such as John Deere, Red Ball, Class and Challenger. Over the past five years, together with his father, Alexander Zakusilov, who heads Maksimovskoye LLP, three grain elevators have been built and put into operation. A workshop for processing oilseeds has been opened at Svobodnoye LLP, which has significantly increased the added value of the product. As part of social responsibility, all necessary conditions are being created for the villagers, Alexander Maksimov assists in the secondary school and the medical clinic. Funds are allocated for hot meals for primary school students, and repairs are being carried out in district schools. In total, sponsorship over the past five years has amounted to about 200.0 million tenge.54 million tenge was allocated for infrastructure development, village improvement, and maintenance of roads within the settlement in winter and summer. Every year, LLPs, all social sector employees, pensioners and disabled people in the village are provided with grain, hay, and straw. Zakusilov Alexander Alexandrovich is a vivid example of a young farmer who not only develops his own farm, but also actively participates in the life of his village, supports its residents, and improves their living conditions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/943407