ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 23. Over 700 billion tenge (approx. $1.26 billion) have been allocated to support agricultural producers in Kazakhstan, said Kazakhstan’s Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov during a government meeting, Trend reports via the press service of the Kazakh Prime Minister.
To ensure the uninterrupted progress of the harvest campaign, 422,000 tons of diesel fuel have been provided to farmers at a discounted price. Additional volumes of fuel and lubricants have been allocated for grain drying.
"Due to rainfall during the harvest period, 39,900 tons of
diesel fuel have been allocated for grain drying. Additionally, a
demand has been formed for liquefied gas for grain elevators in the
amount of 16,400 tons," Saparov emphasized.
Meanwhile, in accordance with President Tokayev's directive, early
financing for spring field work in 2026 will be launched in
November. There is also high demand for the preferential leasing
program. Out of the allocated 250 billion tenge (about $450
million), farmers have already submitted applications for a total
of 253 billion tenge (about $455.4 million) to purchase about 8,000
units of new equipment.
