On August 27, an online meeting dedicated to the harvest campaign, an important event in the agricultural sector, was held in Shymkent. The meeting was attended by the city akim, specialists from the Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, district akims, and representatives of farms. The main goal of the meeting, organized in an online format, was to discuss the state of this year's harvest and consider ways to complete the campaign in a timely and high-quality manner.

During the meeting, data on the size of arable land and crop yields in the city were presented. It was noted that this year, despite the adverse weather conditions, some achievements were achieved as a result of the work of farmers. In particular, it was noted that the yield of vegetables and garden products was higher than last year. This was largely due to the effective use of irrigated land, the introduction of new agricultural technologies, and state support.

The online meeting discussed the progress of the harvest campaign in detail and touched upon key issues. Among them, the shortage of equipment, fuel prices, product sales markets, and insufficient storage facilities became topical topics. The city akim gave specific instructions to the relevant departments to solve these problems. In particular, it was noted the need to support small and medium-sized farms and attract additional equipment to harvest products on time.

According to the Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Shymkent has a total of more than 30 thousand hectares of arable land. Of these, about 10 thousand hectares are sown with wheat, and the rest with corn, vegetables, garden crops and fodder crops. This year's average yield is expected to exceed 20 centners per hectare. This is a significantly higher figure compared to last year.

For comparison, in 2022, due to the dry weather, crop yields were low, and some farms suffered losses. That year, the harvest campaign lasted until mid-September, which became a difficult test for farmers. In 2023, the situation improved somewhat, and the state provided discounts on fuel and subsidies for fertilizers. Thanks to this, the volume of production increased and farmers' incomes increased. This year's indicators are much better than the previous two years, as evidenced by concrete data at this meeting.

During the meeting, farmers also spoke and made their suggestions. In their opinion, the main problem during the harvesting period is the modernization of the machinery fleet. Most of the existing tractors and combines are outdated, which prevents timely harvesting. In this regard, the akimat proposed expanding leasing programs.

Another pressing issue is the warehouse infrastructure. Due to the lack of warehouses for long-term storage of harvested products, some farmers are forced to sell their products at low prices. This directly affects their income. The council noted the need to build modern warehouses and logistics centers by attracting investors.

Another important direction of the online consultation is digitalization. The city administration plans to introduce modern digital technologies into the agro-industrial complex in the future. This includes projects such as remote monitoring of land, satellite monitoring of crop growth, and automation of irrigation systems. Such steps will not only increase productivity, but also reduce costs.

If we look at the experience of previous years, harvesting campaigns were often carried out using traditional methods. Since farmers did not have sufficient equipment and modern technology at their disposal, a significant part of the crop was lost. However, in recent years, the support provided by the state and the introduction of digitalization have radically changed the situation.

The meeting held on August 27 can be considered a real continuation of the work in this direction. Not only current issues were discussed here, but also a long-term development strategy for agriculture. In order to fully utilize the agricultural potential of Shymkent, the agenda includes attracting new investments, establishing partnerships with research centers, and training farmers.

In conclusion, the online meeting on August 27 gave impetus to the high-level implementation of the harvesting campaign in Shymkent. This meeting allowed us to clarify the direction of future work, taking into account the experience of previous years. This year's improvement in indicators is the result of the hard work of farmers, state support, and the use of modern methods.

This meeting clearly showed that Shymkent is making progress in the agricultural sector. If the proposed measures are systematically implemented, it is quite possible that in the coming years the city will become one of the leaders in agriculture not only at the regional, but also at the republican level.