24 investment projects worth 36.4 billion tenge are being implemented in agriculture in Karagandy region. These funds are aimed at the development of animal husbandry and crop production. It is planned to increase production by 5% this year. Agrarians are expanding the area of ​​irrigated lands and paying attention to breeding livestock.

Details about the development of the sector were discussed at the staff meeting.

- Development of agriculture is one of the main factors of diversification of the regional economy. This will provide an opportunity to ensure food security, improve the livelihood of rural residents and create new jobs. All this will have a positive effect on the economic stability of the region, - noted the akim of the region Ermaganbet Bolekpaev.

Head of the Department of Agriculture Sayat Musin, this year the area of ​​agricultural crops increased by 104.9 thousand hectares, approx. He reported that it is 1.2 million hectares. Redistribution of arable land is being carried out: the cultivation of oil and fodder crops is being increased due to the reduction of wheat cultivation. It is also planned to sow more potatoes and vegetables.

Preparations for the sowing campaign are now actively underway. Farmers are buying seeds, fertilizers, fuel, and are finishing repair of equipment. Delivery of discounted diesel fuel has begun.

The head of the board also told about investment activity. Most of the planned projects are in crop production - 11, in animal husbandry - 6, in the field of processing - 7.

District governors reported on new projects in agriculture.

For example, in Nura district, crop production and livestock Along with the development of agriculture, the direction of fish farming will appear. A trout farming project is being implemented in the village of Ahmet.

In the Bukar Zhyrau district, a dairy production shop and a fattening area with a meat factory are planned to be built. It is planned to establish cooperatives on the principle of "One village - one product" in Aktogai, Bukhar Zhyrau and Karkaraly districts on a pilot basis. The main thing is to use our potential correctly and effectively. All programs provided for this purpose should be fully implemented in our region, Ermaganbet Bolekpaev concluded.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda-agro/press/news/details/966494?lang=kk