A press tour of agro-industrial enterprises was organized in the Turkestan region
04.03.2025 01:14:21 396 The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the akimat of the Turkestan region jointly organized a press tour of the agro-industrial facilities of the region. As part of the event, media representatives got acquainted with leading projects aimed at developing agriculture and the food industry.
A large-scale feedlot complex for 50,000 heads of cattle is being built in the village of Kozhatogay, Arys district. The project, worth 16.2 billion tenge, is being implemented by "Turkestan Agro.kz" LLP.
To date, about 600 heads have been brought to the site within the first stage, by the end of the year the number of livestock will be increased to 15,000 heads, and in 2026-2027 - to 35,000 heads. The fodder base will be provided by growing fodder crops on an area of 4,710 hectares using sprinkler irrigation technology.
At the "King Milk" plant, journalists got acquainted with the production of camel milk powder. Since February 2022, the enterprise has been processing more than 70 tons of milk per year. The plant is equipped with modern digital equipment, and the production process complies with international standards. The finished product is sold in the regions of Kazakhstan, as well as exported to near and far abroad.
In the Sairam district, journalists visited several agro-industrial complexes, including the "Gen Group Kazakhstan" banana greenhouse complex. Banana varieties adapted to the climate of Kazakhstan are grown in greenhouses with an area of 5.3 hectares. It is planned to expand the greenhouse by another 5 hectares in the near future.
The "Aikan" dairy plant in the village of Aksukent processes up to 100 tons of milk per day, produces 13 types of cheese and fermented milk products. The products are sold in the regions of the country.
In the Sauran district, the participants of the press tour were introduced to the work of the first sprinkler system manufacturing plant in Kazakhstan. In collaboration with the American company Nelson Irrigation, the BNK Group LTD enterprise will produce up to 1,000 sprayers per year. The total cost of the project is 4.1 billion tenge.
The Al-Bereke cooperative is engaged in the processing of vegetables and fruits. Up to 1.5 thousand tons of natural juices are produced here annually, as well as modern warehouses for finished products.
Media representatives visited a trout farm in the Ordabasy district. The project, worth 9.1 million tenge, was implemented within the framework of the "Auyl Amanaty" program.
Journalists also visited the "Utepov M" farm, which specializes in fattening cattle and horses. The enterprise, established in 2021, produces up to 350 tons of meat per year.
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/945031