ASTANA, Kazakhstan, November 4. Kazakhstan has harvested a record-breaking crop of legumes exceeding 1 million tons this year, Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov said at a press conference following a Government meeting, Trend reports.
“This year, we achieved a record harvest of legumes - over 1 million tons. In addition, 2.9 million tons of potatoes, 3.8 million tons of vegetables, and 2.6 million tons of melons have been collected. Work on harvesting oilseed crops continues, but we can already report a record yield of 4.3 million tons. The cotton harvest has also been completed, with a total output of 428,000 tons - the highest figure in the past 18 years,” said Saparov.
The minister added that grain harvesting across the country has been fully completed, while work continues collecting oilseeds, corn, and sugar beet. He emphasized that the harvesting campaign was a success, achieving strong results thanks to timely support measures.
“Farmers were provided on time with financial resources, machinery, and subsidized fuel and lubricants. This year, the total harvested area amounted to 23.6 million hectares, including more than 16 million hectares of grain and legume crops. The average yield reached 17 centners per hectare, with 27.1 million tons delivered to grain elevators,” Saparov stated.
According to the minister, this year’s record harvest reflects the efficiency of state support measures and the high productivity of Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector, reinforcing the country’s position as a key regional producer of grains and legumes.
