A particularly important event took place in Shymkent, a new achievement in the agricultural sector. On November 20, 2025, the first tomato crop was harvested at the Alsera KZ greenhouse complex, and one of the largest projects in the agricultural sector officially began its work. The event was attended by the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aidarbek Saparov, First Deputy Akim of Shymkent, Aidyn Karimov, Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Turkestan, Levent Gurzhan, as well as Turkish investors led by Izzet Garikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alarko Holding.

The opening of the greenhouse complex is one of the important stages in the agro-industrial complex not only of Shymkent, but of the country as a whole. Because the implementation of the "Alsera KZ" project plays a major role in introducing high technologies into agricultural production, reducing dependence on imports, and strengthening the food security of the region.

In his speech, the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aidarbek Saparov, noted that this project is one of the largest investments attracted to our country. According to him, the implementation of a large-scale project in Kazakhstan by such a reputable international company as Alarko Holding is a clear sign of the confidence of foreign investors in the country's economy.

"This greenhouse complex is a new milestone in the agricultural sector of Kazakhstan. Its opening will allow for the exchange of experience, the introduction of new technologies, and the improvement of the quality of agricultural products. At the same time, the implementation of the project will strengthen food security and increase the ability to provide the domestic market with quality products. The state is always ready to work closely with investors and provide support at all stages of the project," the minister said.

As the Minister noted, in recent years, Kazakhstan has made the development of the agricultural sector one of its main priorities. Systematic work is being carried out to save water, increase productivity, introduce modern technologies and increase export potential. In this regard, the Alsera KZ greenhouse complex is a concrete example of the modernization of the industry.

First Deputy Mayor of Shymkent, Aidyn Karimov, in turn, emphasized the strategic importance of the project for Shymkent. Expressing gratitude to the investors, he noted that the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State on attracting investments in the agricultural sector, including the use of advanced technologies aimed at the efficient use of water resources, is reflected in such projects.

"This greenhouse complex is an important step in increasing the agricultural potential of the city of Shymkent. The complex uses innovative water-saving technologies, which is of particular importance given the problem of water shortage in the region. At the same time, the complex will provide permanent employment to hundreds of people and give a new impetus to the regional economy," said Aidyn Meirambekovich.

The greenhouse complex built within the framework of the project meets international standards. It incorporates high technologies such as drip irrigation, automatic climate control, and modern plant nutrition systems. These methods allow not only to improve product quality, but also to increase plant disease resistance and overall productivity.

The first tomatoes harvested are a highly sought-after, environmentally friendly product grown in accordance with modern requirements. In the future, the greenhouse complex plans to not only supply the domestic market, but also export part of the products to neighboring countries. This will create favorable conditions for increasing the export potential of Kazakhstan's agricultural products.

During the event , Alarko Holding Chairman of the Board Izzet Garih noted that economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Turkey is growing, noting that the support of local executive bodies has played a significant role in the successful implementation of the project. According to him, the company is interested in undertaking new projects in Kazakhstan in the future.

Consul General of the Republic of Turkey Levent Gürcan also expressed his warm welcome, emphasizing that this project will contribute to strengthening friendship and mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries.

The Alsera KZ greenhouse complex, with a total area of tens of hectares, will occupy a special place on the agro-industrial map of the region as a new facility. The launch of the project will accelerate scientific and technological progress in agriculture in Shymkent and give impetus to the development of agrarian entrepreneurship.

In addition, the greenhouse complex will make a significant contribution to solving the problem of employment for the local population. According to experts, when the complex is operating at full capacity, hundreds of new jobs will be created. This, in turn, will have a positive impact on improving the socio-economic situation.

Thus, the first harvest of the Alsera KZ greenhouse complex is a significant event in the agricultural sector of Shymkent and the entire country. This is a reflection of Kazakhstan's desire to raise agricultural production to a new qualitative level not only at the regional level, but also at the international level. This project, based on modern technologies, will undoubtedly determine the direction of development of the agricultural sector and contribute to further increasing the country's food security and export potential in the future.