On August 12, 2025, the harvest campaign in Shymkent came to an end. This event is considered an important milestone for the city and the agricultural sector. Despite the adverse weather conditions, especially the drought in spring and summer, farmers fulfilled their duties with honor. According to the Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine of the city akimat, a total of 10,900 hectares of land were cultivated during this year's harvest campaign. Of these, 10,300 hectares were sown with wheat and 600 hectares with barley.

The average yield was about 10 quintals per hectare. Although this figure is slightly lower than in recent years, it is still a very good result, given the dry and hot weather. The quality of the product and the provision of stable supplies have had a positive impact on the food security of the city's population.

In the face of drought, farmers have used several new methods. Moisture-saving technologies have allowed them to preserve water in the soil for a long time. In addition, proper planning of sowing and harvesting dates has also contributed to the preservation of crops. The use of special fertilizers has increased the drought resistance of plants. The combination of such scientific and practical methods has demonstrated the flexibility and high level of professionalism of Shymkent farmers.

The total volume of the 2025 harvest was 66 thousand tons. This is not only a statistical fact, but also an important resource for maintaining the region's food supply and stable market prices. In addition, after this year's harvest, farmers began to sow safflower in order to effectively use their arable land. Safflower is an oilseed crop that has gained high prices and export potential in recent years. Its cultivation not only provides farmers with an additional source of income, but also helps restore soil fertility.

Compared to previous years, 2025 was full of difficult challenges for farmers. For example, in 2024, the weather was relatively favorable, and 12–13 centners of yield were obtained per hectare. However, traditional methods prevailed that year. In 2023, the incomplete introduction of new technologies and the obsolescence of equipment prevented an increase in productivity. This year, the use of new agronomic methods and modern equipment made a significant contribution to the preservation of the crop.

Scientific support was also not left out. Fertilizers and plant protection products developed by local agricultural research centers and young scientists were used on a pilot basis in several farms this year. These projects will be expanded in the future and aimed at improving product quality.

State support also plays a significant role. During this year's spring and summer work, farmers were provided with diesel fuel at a reduced price. This allowed them to complete the harvest campaign on time and efficiently. In addition, starting in 2026, the tax on agricultural land will be significantly reduced. This will reduce the financial burden on farmers and allow them to allocate additional funds for the development of production.

The modernization of equipment and machinery has also been an important step. With the income from safflower and government support, farmers have begun to purchase new combines and water-saving devices. Such investments will help increase labor productivity and reduce costs in the coming years.

The 2025 harvest is a real example of drought resilience. This success clearly demonstrated that, along with the hard work of farmers, this achievement is the result of the timely introduction of scientific innovations. It has been proven that when government support, modern technologies, and the experience of local specialists are combined, it is possible to obtain stable and high-quality crops despite the difficult weather conditions.

In the coming years, farmers will improve this practice, giving priority to planting new crop varieties, modernizing irrigation systems, and increasing soil fertility. These steps will not only increase the agricultural potential of Shymkent, but also contribute to strengthening the country's food security.