Today, a solemn event dedicated to the Day of Agricultural Workers was held in our region. The meeting brought together leading experts from the agricultural sector, representatives of business and local authorities.

The governor of the region congratulated the countrymen on their professional holiday and stressed the importance of the work of rural workers. "Today we honor those who work for the benefit of their native land, value work and serve their country," he said.

In his speech, the head of the region recalled the strategic objectives outlined by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the last forum in Astana. Special attention is paid to the development of agriculture as a key sector of the economy, the digital transformation of the agro-industrial complex, the modernization of infrastructure and the active involvement of business in rural development.

Technical re-equipment of enterprises continues in Kostanay region, projects for processing agricultural products are being implemented. On behalf of the Head of State, new initiatives are being introduced to support agricultural enterprises. Thus, in 2025, 207 billion tenge was allocated to the industry, which is 60% more than last year and twice as much as in 2023. Thanks to government support, a record 7 million tons of grain were harvested, the highest figure in the last decade.

The Preferential Leasing program has been successfully operating since 2024. This year, 250 billion tenge has been allocated in the republic, which allowed agricultural enterprises to purchase 960 pieces of machinery and equipment worth 34 billion tenge. By the end of 2025, the volume of gross agricultural output in the region will exceed 1 trillion tenge.

The mayor stressed that the economy is based on people, and rural development should be comprehensive. In the last three years, about 254 billion tenge has been allocated from the regional budget to create comfortable conditions for villagers — twice as much as in the previous three years. As part of this work, high-quality drinking water is provided, houses, schools, kindergartens, medical institutions and sports facilities are being built.

Separately, the head of the region noted the contribution of agricultural enterprises and entrepreneurs to the development of their native villages. Examples include Ayan—ozat LLP (Kostanay district), Alexandrovskoye LLP, Altynsarino LLP (Kamystinsky district), Miras Agricultural Complex (Uzunkol district), Frunzenskoye LLP (Denisovsky district). These enterprises are actively involved in landscaping, housing construction, sports and cultural infrastructure, introducing modern production technologies and increasing yields.

Special attention is paid to the development of dairy cattle breeding and the construction of modern high-tech farms. From 2025 to 2027, 93 investment projects worth 383 billion tenge are planned to be implemented in the region, the creation of 11 fattening grounds, 16 irrigation projects and 3 vegetable storages, as well as 18 projects in the processing industry, which will provide about 3,000 new jobs.

"Your work always commands special respect. We will not stop there and together we will move to new heights and initiatives. May your families be healthy, and the harvest be rich and fertile!" the mayor emphasized at the end of his speech.

At the end of the event, a solemn awarding ceremony was held for the best agricultural workers and active representatives of the agricultural business for their contribution to the development of the industry and the village.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1114214?lang=kk