Last weekend, agricultural fairs were held across the country. Ninety-five venues were organized across all regions of Kazakhstan, where over 1,400 domestic agricultural producers presented their products. The key feature of these fairs is the sale of socially important food products directly from farmers, without intermediaries or markups.

Beef was the most popular product among buyers. A total of approximately 170 tons were sold across the country. The capital led the sales volume, with residents purchasing approximately 60 tons of meat at prices ranging from 3,100 to 3,500 tenge per kilogram. In Almaty, 25 tons of beef were sold at prices ranging from 3,100 to 4,000 tenge. Prices were significantly lower in the regions. In the West Kazakhstan region, beef sold for 2,500 to 2,800 tenge per kilogram, in the Kyzylorda and Turkestan regions for 2,500 tenge, in Pavlodar from 2,300 to 2,600 tenge, and in North Kazakhstan from 2,700 to 3,200 tenge per kilogram.

Potatoes were also in high demand. Over 400 tons were sold throughout the country. Depending on the region, prices ranged from 100 to 230 tenge per kilogram.

Agricultural fairs will continue. About 1,700 fairs are planned for the fourth quarter. They will be held on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on all public holidays. Participation remains free for domestic producers, and trading spaces are provided free of charge.

Agricultural fairs remain an effective tool for supporting farmers and keeping prices down. Residents enjoy attending these events, where they can purchase fresh, high-quality produce directly from producers at affordable prices.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1085455?lang=kk