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

The Atyrau delegation, led by the regional akim Serik Shapkenov, paid a working visit to the city of Kazan at the invitation of the Chairman of the Republic of Tatarstan, - the press service of the regional akim reports. The main goal here is to strengthen ties between Russia and Kazakhstan and expand interregional partnership.The delegation included representatives of government agencies, maslikhats, and businesses.The visit began with a tour of petrochemical enterprises, where the Kazakh guests were shown advanced technologies in production and raw material processing.The organizers gave a comprehensive presentation on the economic and industrial potential of the region, focusing on investment opportunities and prospects for cooperation in the strategic, energy, and industrial sectors at the Investment Development Agency.In addition, a business forum was organized at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where the prospects for partnership with the Atyrau region, its economic potential, and investment priorities were discussed. This has created an opportunity for the emergence of new ideas that contribute to the development of effective partnerships.“Our history is closely connected with the fraternal Tatar people, who have made a significant contribution to social harmony and economic development in the region.Kazakhstan and Tatarstan are spiritually related republics united by common cultural traditions, which will be the basis of our strong partnership and strong ties.We are proud of Tatarstan's achievements in the oil and petrochemical sectors, believing that they will open up new opportunities for exchange of experience and mutual development,” said Serik Shapkenov, the governor of Atyrau region.A cooperation agreement was signed between the Atyrau Social and Entrepreneurship Corporation JSC and the Industrial Cluster of the Republic of Tatarstan within the framework of the forum. The document was signed by Daniyar Takhanov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Atyrau Social and Entrepreneurial Corporation JSC, and Sergey Mayorov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Industrial Cluster of the Republic of Tatarstan.The delegation also visited the Bashir Rameev IT Park, a multifunctional ecosystem that combines education, business incubators, and innovative projects. The park, which will be put into operation in 2022 and has become the main platform for IT specialists and entrepreneurs, has modern co-working spaces, meeting rooms, a data center, an e-sports arena, and a drone park.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/943155

In Astana, officers of the Cybercrime Countermeasures Department detained a 29-year-old woman who was renting out non-existent houses during operational-search activities, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.According to the press service of the Astana City Police Department, the suspect posted fake ads for renting houses on the Krisha.kz website. During correspondence with the victims, she promised to rent houses in Astana, Almaty, and the Borobai recreation center.Citizens interested in renting apartments transferred advance payments to fake bank accounts, and then lost contact with the landlord. As a result, the victims lost their money.As a result of urgent measures, police officers identified and detained the suspect. The detained citizen confessed to her guilt.An investigation is currently underway, and it was revealed that the suspect was involved in 5 episodes.The Astana City Police Department urges citizens to be careful and carefully check the information before transferring money. If you are a victim of fraud, you should immediately contact the police.It should be noted that this year, employees of the cybercrime countermeasures departments of the Astana PD have revealed 66 criminal offenses in the field of information technology.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/942978

The "Zhastar" Palace under the Department of Culture of Astana continued the "My Yard" challenge within the framework of the "Clean Kazakhstan" eco-campaign, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.Culture workers unanimously support the relay race, which calls for cleanliness and responsibility, care and cooperation, and together with their families clean their yards, setting an example for others."To once again remind residents that a clean city is our choice, we started the campaign with a creative video in the language of youth. Indeed, "Clean Kazakhstan" is not an empty phrase, it is a real action. Each of us can contribute to the cleanliness and order around us.I would like to ask you to join this good cause and continue the "My Yard" challenge. "If we all unite, our city will definitely shine and become more beautiful," says Dilnaz Murat, head of the image and communication department of the "Zhastar" Palace.The "Zhastar" Palace, which supported the challenge, passed the baton on to the "Zhastar" Theater.It should be noted that the challenge was initiated by the A. Mambetov State Drama and Comedy Theater. The family relay race will continue among cultural institutions. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/942987

In order to instill care for nature and environmental education in the younger generation, projects are being implemented in the capital's schools aimed at involving students in environmental protection issues. One of them is the "Green School" project, which includes various social initiatives, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.Since the project was launched, 34 events have been held, involving more than 6,200 teachers and more than 125,000 children. As part of the project, training courses were organized for teachers on separate collection of solid household waste, which allowed students to learn the correct methods of waste sorting in practice.The "Green School" project provides for the organization of greenhouses in educational institutions in Astana. Greenhouses have been installed in 20 schools and colleges where students learn to grow plants. More than 2,000 students who are interested in growing lemon trees, as well as cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries and other berries and vegetables, are participating in the project. Regular seminars for teachers help maintain a high level of environmental education.A unique example of work within the framework of the large-scale eco-campaign "Clean Kazakhstan" is the experience of school-lyceum No. 8, where 5th grade students have been growing a lemon tree for two years as part of the "Green Club". The lemon tree is now bearing fruit. Similarly, vegetables, strawberries, and mint are growing in the greenhouse.1,204 high school students are involved in the children's and youth movement "Earth Ambassadors", teaching them the basics of ecology and sustainable development. The ecological green clubs, which have been operating since September, have reached about 27,000 primary and secondary school students, encouraging them to create ecological startups and projects.As part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign, activities to improve the environment are being actively carried out. Students actively participate in tree planting, landscaping, and garbage collection campaigns such as "Clean Land", "Sacred Place", and "Green Zone". Cleaning and landscaping of veterans' yards and nursing homes have also been organized.Environmental education activities cover all age groups. Trainings and seminars are held in educational institutions to teach students environmental practices. One of the important steps was the installation of garbage bins for separate collection of garbage in twenty schools. This will allow children and school staff to actively participate in environmental protection.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943084

In the Sarayshik district of Astana, those who illegally dumped construction waste were fined for environmental pollution, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The incident occurred near the LRT construction site near Sh. Kaldayakov Street and was detected by Sergek cameras. As a result of the prompt action of the district akimat and local police officers, the violators were brought to justice.The offense was committed under Article 505 "Violation of the rules for the improvement of the territories of cities and towns, as well as the destruction of infrastructure facilities of cities and towns, the destruction and damage of green plantings" (20 MCI) and Article 434-2 "Pollution of common areas, parks, squares, including dumping of municipal waste in undesignated places" (10 MCI).The drivers who committed the offense were fined, and special equipment operating without documents was blocked in a penalty parking lot.Since the beginning of 2024, 121 individuals and legal entities have been brought to administrative responsibility and fined 6,091,800 tenge. 229 warnings were issued.Police officers strictly warn city residents that littering unauthorized places in the city is a violation of the law.     Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943118

Pensioners from the Active Longevity Center of the Saryarka district in Astana met with college students, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.A joint event was held between students and retirees at the College of Management, Business and Education on the theme "Your profession is your future!". The event, organized to encourage young people to work, was timed to coincide with the "Year of Working Professions."At the event, artisans from the Saryarka district showed their handmade products. The exhibition organized by the occupational therapy circle included paintings, national hats, knitted clothes, and products with national patterns.The center's seamstresses and cooks told the students about their careers and shared their experiences. They wished the female students to become masters of their professions.At the end of the meeting, representatives of both generations presented their art. Artistic youth and retirees sang, danced, and played musical instruments. The "Kerbez_models" group, formed by fashionable grandmothers of the Saryarka district, presented a defile from a collection of national costumes. In addition, the waltz dance performed by the "Elegend-Dance" dance group of dancing grandparents amazed the young people.At the end of the event, the college administration thanked the retirees and presented them with memorable gifts.The meeting provided students with an opportunity to meet with experienced professionals and receive useful information about their future professions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/942934

Today, keys to new apartments were handed over to socially vulnerable groups of the population and large families in the village of Shakaman.The district akim Almas Tastenbekov attended the solemn event, congratulated the new apartment owners on their housewarming, and said that work on providing housing will continue in the future."Providing housing for residents is always an important issue. In order to develop rural life, we are paying extensive attention to the village," the district akim said.A number of projects are being implemented in the Zhanasemei district within the framework of the infrastructure development concept for 2023-2029. In addition, two-apartment housing is being built in the villages of Mukyr, Bokenshi and Shagan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/942977

From January 25, 2025, the Citizen Reception Center under the Akim's Office of the Abay region will operate in a new administrative building at 97 Abay Street, Semey city.At the Citizen Reception Center, you can apply to any state body, get advice from representatives of various departments, and make an appointment for a personal reception with the first heads of local executive and territorial departments of central state bodies (except for law enforcement agencies).Personal reception of citizens is carried out according to the approved schedule. It will be published in advance on the official website of the Abai region akimat.For the convenience of citizens, the hall of the citizens' reception center is divided into zones: "Reception", "Waiting area", "Result", "Self-service", "Consultation" and "Personal reception". A unified electronic queue has been introduced on the basis of the information system, and there are also offices for a psychologist, lawyer and medical worker.Work schedule: Monday-Friday, hours: 09.00 - 18.30, lunch break: 13.00-14.30.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/942982

The tug-of-war competition within the framework of the XIV Winter Spartakiad of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan has ended in Karaganda. The strongest teams of the structural divisions of the Ministry of Emergency Situations showed endurance, team spirit and tactical skills in this traditional sport. As a result of the tough competition, the victory went to the Astana Emergency Situations team, which showed excellent organization and effort. The second place was taken by the Emergency Situations team of the East Kazakhstan region, which put up a worthy resistance. The third place was won by the team from Ulytau region, who also showed their determination and determination to win. Congratulations to the winners and all participants! The Spartakiad continues, and the main competition is ahead - the final match in volleyball, where the strongest team in this sport will be determined.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/942817

The implementation of the instructions of the Head of State to provide the population with housing continues in the Akmola region. Last year, 850 apartments were purchased in 10 regions of the region. This year, it is planned to hand over the keys to more than 1,000 new apartments. The main requirements for housing under this program are high quality, good repair work, as well as the proximity of schools and other social facilities.The owners of the new apartments purchased at the expense of the district akimat were 16 families belonging to socially vulnerable groups. Large families, orphans and citizens in difficult life situations received shelter in the village of Balkashino. Each apartment is equipped with a spacious kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and high-quality finishing materials that create a warm atmosphere.During the handover of the apartment keys, the akim of the Sandyktau district Serik Kudabay noted that the availability of comfortable housing is one of the main indicators of improving the quality of life of citizens."On the initiative of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, programs are being implemented aimed at providing the population with housing. Today, state policy is aimed at improving the quality of life of the population. It is especially pleasing that this initiative is aimed at providing assistance to socially vulnerable citizens, orphans and large families - those who are most in need of support," the akim of the district noted.According to representatives of the construction company, the 16-apartment housing complex with neat finishing was built in six months. Materials of Kazakhstani production, including the Kokshetau Brick Plant, were used in the construction.Alexandra Grechikhina had been waiting for her home for more than five years. Receiving the keys to the apartment was an important event in her life.“Today is a happy day for me and my family. We got a two-room apartment. I would like to thank the President of the country for resolving the issue of providing housing. Now we live in our own house,” A. Grechikhina shared her joy.One of the apartment owners is Olesya Shatalova, a mother with many children.“This is a real happiness for my family! We have been waiting for the opportunity to move to a new house for a long time. Now we will have enough space for each of us and we are sure that our life will be much more comfortable. I would like to thank everyone who supported us,” said the mother with many children.It should be noted that this 16-apartment house was the first residential complex purchased in the Sandyktau district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/942665

Today, the opening of the "Altyn Zhas" active longevity center took place in the district. The project was implemented at the initiative of Sayat Kempirov, a young entrepreneur from the district. In 2024, he participated in the "Ta'uelsizdik Urpaktary" regional competition and won a grant to open the center."Thanks to state support, I opened this active longevity center. Here, representatives of the older generation can not only communicate, but also reveal their talents, be creative, play sports and learn new things,” said the director of the center, Sayat Kempirov.The center hosts various clubs, physical activity classes, creative master classes and social meetings. There is also a medical consultation corner for retirees.“We are very happy that such a center has opened. Here we can do interesting things and strengthen our health. This is especially important at our age,” noted Ulbolsyn Akhmetova, chairwoman of the Council of Veterans.The Active Longevity Center will receive about 20 people per day, and 2 specialists will work there.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/942799

Akim of Abay region Berik Uali held his first meeting as the head of the region with elders and representatives of the intelligentsia. During the lively conversation, topical issues related to the current state and future of the region were discussed.There is a saying: "Those who receive the blessing of the elder will do better." I intend to meet with you, listen to your advice, suggestions and wishes, use them in my work and implement them. With your support, I will do my best to develop our region. Historical justice was served, and three years ago, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reopened our region. The country was especially happy. Now it's time to get rid of the joyful impression and get down to work. There are many topical issues waiting to be resolved in the region. "The task ahead is to continue the work done since the region was founded and fulfill the President's instructions," said the regional akim.The head of the region noted that the President's instructions on diversifying the economy, improving the investment climate, developing tourism, and unlocking the potential of historical and cultural sites in the region will be given special attention, with special attention being paid to agriculture, transport and logistics.Elders and intellectuals who spoke at the meeting expressed their wish that attention be paid to the development of rural areas, tourism, agriculture, and culture."It's no secret that to improve the economy and solve social problems, good communication and good relations are also needed. In this regard, Berik Ualiyuly has extensive experience. He has worked both in the center and in other regions and has become quite well-established in the civil service. We must find our citizens who have come to serve the country, gather around them, and show the prosperity and unity of the country,” said Meiramkhat Aynabekov, Chairman of the Public Council of the Abay region. The head of the region said that the development of the region requires joint work. “Serving in one’s native land is not only a great honor, but also a great responsibility. Semey is the stronghold of Kazakh spirituality, the capital of Alash. A sacred place where the footprints of the Alash lions are left. There is a saying of Akhmet Baitursynov: “We must be educated, rich, and strong in order not to be inferior to others.” Guided by this testament of the venerable Alash, let us continue to develop our region together with you,” said the regional akim Berik Uali. At the end of the meeting, the elder of the Abay region, Moldabek Zhanbolatov, expressed his good wishes and blessed the regional head. As part of his working trip to the People's Republic of China, the akim of Almaty, Yerbolat Dossayev, met with the chairman of the Shanghai Federation of Disabled Persons, Du Sunquan. The meeting took place at the Sunshine 201 Disability Employment Center in Shanghai, which is a multifunctional platform that provides services for people with special needs in employment, vocational training, consulting, and participation in business incubation programs. In addition, the center annually provides rehabilitation and medical care to people with special needs. In recent years, the efficiency of rehabilitation services at the center has reached more than 90%.Yerbolat Dossaev noted that the experience of the Shanghai Federation of Disabled Persons in improving legislation and infrastructure for people with special needs, employment methods, job quota mechanisms and the use of artificial intelligence for automatic selection of services is of particular interest to Almaty.Following the results of the meeting, the parties discussed the possibility of developing a joint plan for the development of an inclusive environment in Almaty within the framework of bilateral cooperation. This will allow for the successful implementation of new projects on social support, rehabilitation and employment of people with special needs.It should be noted that one of the priorities in the work of the Almaty akimat is the creation of an inclusive environment, providing equal opportunities for all residents in education, employment and social adaptation, regardless of their physical capabilities. 56 thousand people with special needs are registered in the city. In Shanghai, 613,100 people with special needs were registered and certified in 2024. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/942796

Akim of Abay region Berik Uali visited large heating boiler houses and thermal power plant No. 1 in the regional center and got acquainted with their work. The Gabbasov boiler house on the right bank of the city provides heat to 70 multi-storey buildings, 15 social, 155 commercial facilities, and 23 budget institutions. In 2025, it is planned to build a connecting line between the “103-103a” and “Gabbasov” boiler houses, and replace the collector and pump in the “Ortalyk” heating boiler house.Currently, a block-modular boiler house is being built in the Karagayly microdistrict. The project is being implemented at the expense of a private investor. When the facility is commissioned, 44 multi-storey buildings, a 1,200-seat school and other social facilities in the district will be heated.During the tour of the facilities, Deputy Akim of the region Dimitriy Garikov reported to the head of the region on the work of heating centers in the city and the construction of CHP No. 3. Berik Uali instructed the heads responsible for heating to constantly monitor heating systems and respond to residents' requests in a timely manner in order to prevent emergencies.As part of preparations for the autumn-winter period of 2024-2025, 22 projects were implemented in the region. Within the framework of these projects, work was carried out on 26.1 kilometers of heating networks and 17 heat sources. In Semey, 14.7 kilometers of networks and 4.8 kilometers of networks and 10 heat sources underwent current repairs. As a result of the work, the wear of the region's heating networks decreased from 64.2% to 60.3%. Applications were submitted to the republican budget for 5 projects in 2025.The head of the region also got acquainted with the construction work of the Schoolchildren's Palace, which is being built on the left bank. The total area of ​​​​the building is 2.1 hectares, the area is 9,800 square meters.Today, more than 80 percent of the construction work has been completed. In accordance with the project, the Schoolchildren's Palace is divided into six main areas: scientific and technical, artistic and aesthetic, sports and recreation, humanitarian, psychological, historical and local history.“This facility is important for our city. It allows schoolchildren to effectively spend their free time. Therefore, it is necessary to complete the construction of the building in a timely manner. The necessary assistance will be provided by the akimat,” said Berik Uali.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/942801

The large-scale event is attended by 23 leading universities of the country from Astana, Almaty, Aktobe, Kyzylorda, Pavlodar, Ust-Kamenogorsk and Semey.The main goal of the exhibition is to provide graduates with extensive information about higher education opportunities, provide career guidance and establish direct contact with leading educational institutions.The exhibition, which is being held with the support of the Akimat and the Department of Education of the Abay region, will last two days. The organizer of the exhibition is the republican Internet portal Vipusknik.kz.At the opening of the exhibition, Deputy Akim of the Abay region Zhasulan Sarsebayev thanked the representatives of the educational institution and emphasized the importance of the educational exhibition. He presented letters of appreciation to the representatives of the participating leading universities.“This exhibition is a unique opportunity for graduates to properly plan their future and get acquainted with the opportunities of the best universities of the country. Such initiatives will make a significant contribution to improving the quality of education in the region and determining the professional orientation of applicants,” said Zhasulan Sarsebayev.During the exhibition, applicants will meet with university representatives and receive information about educational programs, specialties, and admission requirements. It is also planned that about 9 thousand students from 59 schools in Semey will participate. In addition, a Zoom conference will be organized for students from 100 district schools in the region, which will allow more than 10,500 graduates to participate.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/942804

On February 20, 2025, as part of the meetings of the heads of central executive bodies with the population, the Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amangali Berdalin will hold a meeting with residents of the Kyzylorda region, including agricultural producers.On the agenda are measures taken to develop the agro-industrial complex of the region.The meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the House of Friendship (Kyzylorda, Y. Zhakhaev Street, 24A). Media representatives are invited to attend the meeting.For more information, call: ++7 775 837 8519 - Asiya Nurpeisova.For questions and suggestions on the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region, contact kuantaev.e@minagri.gov.kz. Please send it to e-mail.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/941676

From February 20, KazAgroFinance JSC (part of the Baiterek NBH JSC group of companies) will begin accepting applications for three preferential leasing programs aimed at supporting the agricultural sector of Kazakhstan. The total amount of allocated funds is 10.5 billion tenge at an annual interest rate of 6%.The financing will be distributed as follows:“Our own feed” 3 billion tenge;“Made in Kazakhstan” 5 billion tenge;“6% preferential leasing” 2.5 billion tenge.Under the “Made in Kazakhstan” program, farmers will purchase mounted, trailed and self-propelled agricultural machinery, as well as domestically manufactured and assembled vehicles for a period of up to 10 years at an annual interest rate of 6%. The advance payment starts from 15% of the leasing object.The “Our own fodder” program is aimed at financing fodder preparation equipment and mobile irrigation systems of Kazakhstani and foreign production. The interest rate here is also 6% per annum, the term is up to 10 years, the advance payment is at least 15%.The “Facilitated leasing” program allows farmers to purchase domestically produced/assembled self-propelled agricultural machinery on favorable terms without an advance payment for a period of up to 10 years at a rate of 6%.“Facilitated leasing programs are in great demand among our clients. Therefore, as soon as free funds appear, we decided to direct them to these three leasing programs. They are “Made in Kazakhstan”, “Our own fodder” and “Facilitated leasing”. In addition, now is the time to prepare for the upcoming sowing season,” noted Erkebulan Zhumzhayev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of KazAgroFinance JSC.Applications will begin on February 20 at 3:00 p.m. at the Telegram-bot link https://t.me/kaz_agro_finance_bot. After submitting an application, the client must submit a full package of documents to the branch of KazAgroFinance JSC within 5 business days.Additional information on the terms of the program, as well as contact information for branches, is available on the website www.kaf.kz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/942129