The region, traditionally considered the grain heart of the country, has once again become one of the first to fully complete the spring fieldwork. While only about 60% of sowing work had been completed by this time last year, this season the region finished the task early—within just 19 days.

According to the regional Department of Agriculture, the total sown area reached 5.5 million hectares, which is 63,000 hectares more than the previous year. The work was carried out at a high agrotechnical level, within optimal timeframes, and with full mobilization of resources.

Preparation began back in winter: snow retention was carried out in the fields, followed in spring by moisture conservation and tillage over more than 2 million hectares of land. This is three times higher than last year’s figure. Around 37,000 units of equipment, including modern seeding complexes, were involved in the fieldwork, allowing for an organized and delay-free campaign. A regional agrarian council was established to provide 24/7 support and consultations to farmers.

The regional governor expressed his gratitude to agricultural producers during a field visit to the Zerendinsky District.

“This year, we provided early financing, discounted fuel, and all the necessary resources to our farmers. This yielded positive results: the sowing proceeded smoothly,” emphasized Marat Akhmetzhanov.

Government support played a crucial role: 778 agricultural enterprises received loans totaling over 100 billion tenge, and more than 76,000 tons of diesel fuel were supplied at reduced prices.

There has been an increase in the area sown with strategically important crops. Grain and leguminous crops covered 4.6 million hectares, while oilseeds reached a record 430,000 hectares—161,000 hectares more than last year. The areas planted with fodder crops, vegetables, and potatoes also increased.

Favorable weather conditions also contributed to the good emergence: precipitation slightly exceeded the norm, resulting in even and dense sprouting across the region—an important foundation for a future harvest.

Among the farms that were among the first to complete sowing were LLP “Agrofirma Rodina,” “Aktyk,” “Zarechnoye,” “Novoprirechnoye,” “Belgorodskoye,” “Khleborob,” “Zher-1,” and others.

“We see significant investment and attention from the state. Our current task is to maintain the pace and ensure timely crop protection,” noted Vitaly Goncharov, Director of LLP “Viktorovskoye.”

The next stage is harvest preparation. Farmers must implement protective measures, service their machinery, and ensure the readiness of grain elevators. However, the successful start to the agricultural season already inspires confidence: the region is moving at a good pace with a strong foundation for the upcoming harvest.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/1011017?lang=kk