On August 18, 2025, an important event dedicated to the National Agricultural Census was held in Shymkent. A special filming and meeting with representatives of the Department of Statistics took place on the territory of the Bolashagy Zor farm, where the farm's activities and its plans for the future were presented in detail. Such visits allow not only to get acquainted with the state of the agricultural sector, but also to demonstrate the effectiveness of agricultural producers who have achieved success thanks to hard work and government support.

The Bolashagy Zor farm, created by entrepreneur Maksat Lesbekuly, started with a small number of animals - only twenty lambs. Today, this enterprise has already turned into a large farm, numbering about 800 heads of cattle, almost a thousand sheep and about 200-300 horses. The main focus of the farm is fattening cattle, which is then sold both on the domestic market and outside the country. The entrepreneur noted that some of the products are already supplied to Uzbekistan, which is a step towards expanding the export potential.

According to Maksat Lesbekula, the development of the farm became possible thanks to systemic state support. The state offers farmers preferential loans, as well as leasing for agricultural machinery. Now the farm is preparing documents to receive machinery and expand production capacity. Thus, the example of this enterprise shows how farmers who started with small volumes can grow into significant farms that supply products not only to their region, but also to foreign markets.

A representative of the Department of Statistics of Shymkent, the head of the industrial and agricultural statistics department, Yerzhan Tulbasiyev, spoke about the progress of the census. The National Agricultural Census started across the country on August 1. In Shymkent, 1,450 farms have so far taken part in it, having registered online. There are 7,180 farms in the city in total, and it is planned to cover all participants by August 30.

For the convenience of farmers, 13 special points were opened in the city, where specialists help fill out documents and take the census online. It is important to note that the census covers only officially registered farms and entrepreneurs. Personal subsidiary farms of citizens keeping a small number of livestock in the yard are not included in the census.

Yerzhan Tulbasiyev also emphasized that the census is mandatory. In case of refusal, farmers receive a warning, and in case of repeated evasion, they may be assigned administrative measures in accordance with the law. Thus, the census is conducted not only for statistics, but also to ensure the accuracy of the data that the state needs for planning the development of agriculture.

The importance of the census is hard to overestimate. It allows the state to see the real picture: how much livestock there is in the country, which areas of agriculture are developing faster, where support is needed. Based on this data, decisions are made on subsidies, issuing loans and introducing new technologies in the agricultural sector.

Similar events have taken place in previous years. In 2010, during the agricultural census, important information on the amount of farmland and livestock was collected. This data became the basis for adjusting the state program to support agriculture and develop livestock subsidies. In 2020, the census was conducted online for the first time, which was an important step in the digitalization of the industry. However, at that time, there were difficulties with the Internet in rural areas, which made work difficult. This year, 2025, thanks to special points and the support of specialists, these difficulties were minimized.

The peculiarity of the current census is that it is accompanied by a demonstration of real examples of successful farms. The visit to "Bolashagy zor" showed how a properly organized farming business can bring a stable income and contribute to the regional economy. For aspiring entrepreneurs, this became a clear example. Young farmers and students who attended the event were able to see for themselves that agriculture opens up wide opportunities for business.

In addition, such meetings increase the interest of young people in the agricultural sector. Today, when many young people are striving to work in the technology and service sectors, demonstrating successes in agriculture helps change attitudes towards this industry. This is especially important for the southern regions of the country, where livestock and crop production have always played a key role in the lives of the population.

The event in Shymkent on August 18 became a significant event not only for statisticians, but also for the entire agricultural community. It showed that the agricultural census is not just a formal procedure, but a real tool for developing the industry. The experience of past years has proven that the collected data directly influences government decisions. In 2010, these were subsidies, in 2020, the transition to digitalization, and the current census emphasizes openness, farmer participation, and demonstration of successful practices.

Thus, the meeting held at the Bolashagy Zor farm confirmed that the future of Kazakhstan's agriculture is linked to accurate statistics, state support and farmers' readiness for development. Shymkent, where thousands of farms are actively working today, plays one of the key roles in this process.