In the Turkestan region, it is planned to intensify the development of agriculture, attract investment, in-depth product processing and the introduction of water-saving technologies. At a meeting dedicated to the development of the agro-industrial complex, Akim of the region Nuralkhan Kusherov gave specific instructions to the heads of departments, as well as akims of districts and cities. He pointed out the need to strengthen the work and meet the established targets.
Agriculture is a strategically important industry for the Turkestan region. We must step up work in this direction. It is necessary to develop the economy taking into account the specifics of each district, develop projects and increase productivity. Areas with low rates of meat, milk production and investment attraction need to pay attention to this. Akims of districts and cities, together with relevant departments, should step up efforts to attract investment. Systematic work in this direction will continue," Nuralkhan Kusherov said. He also gave instructions on the high-quality organization of spring field work, providing farmers with discounted fuel and seeds, as well as strengthening investment activity.
According to the information of Alibek Plalov, acting head of the regional department of agriculture, the volume of gross agricultural output in the region exceeded 1 trillion tenge. Turkestan region produces 13% of the country's agricultural products, ranking first in this indicator. 146.1 billion tenge was attracted to the fixed capital of the agro-industrial complex, which allows the region to take the second place in the republic.
A plan has been approved for the development of agriculture in seven areas. Increased crop yields. It is planned to increase the area of crops by 37 thousand hectares, bringing it to 906.2 thousand hectares. The development of the cotton and textile cluster. Implementation of water-saving technologies on 47 thousand hectares. Updating the agricultural machinery fleet. Implementation of 35 projects with a total cost of 155 billion tenge, including the launch of 7 processing plants. Continuation of the Auyl Amanaty project with the creation of 62 new cooperatives. As part of the first phase, 7.4 billion tenge will be allocated in 2025. Carrying out works on restoration of water bodies.
Press service of Akim of Turkestan region

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/916293