ASTANA, Kazakhstan, November 16. Kazakhstan has harvested a record grain crop of 26.7 million tons, the highest in the last 10 years, Trend reports.
This was stated by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, during his speech at the first Forum of Agricultural Workers of Kazakhstan.
Initially, the President congratulated agricultural workers, food, and processing industry workers of Kazakhstan on their professional holiday. He also noted that this event coincided with another significant occasion - the 70th anniversary of the beginning of virgin land development in Kazakhstan.
Tokayev pointed out that Kazakhstan ranks sixth in the world in terms of arable land and pastures. The country is among the top ten wheat exporters globally and is also a leader in flour exports.
The President also emphasized that thanks to the systemic measures being implemented, inflation has been reduced (in October this year, annual inflation was 8.5 percent), and good economic growth rates have been achieved, with the national economy growing by more than 4 percent from January through October 2024.
The Forum of Agricultural Workers is the first of its kind in Kazakhstan's history. More than 2000 agricultural workers from all regions of the country are participating. Alongside the President of Kazakhstan, the event is attended by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektanov and Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov. Representatives from the agriculture sector are also invited. The forum is being held at the Palace of Independence in Kazakhstan.
