ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 12. Kazakhstan Prime
Minister Olzhas Bektenov has ordered the provision of subsidized
fuel, sufficient fertilizers, and timely meteorological forecasts
to farmers during the ongoing sowing campaign, Trend reports via the Kazakh
government.
Speaking at a government meeting, Bektenov stressed the need for
strict compliance with agrotechnical standards and the full
implementation of key agricultural targets.
“Agricultural technology requirements must be strictly followed.
This year, the plan includes applying 2.3 million tons of
fertilizers and increasing the share of elite seeds to 11.7%. These
indicators must be fully achieved,” Bektenov said.
He also instructed authorities to ensure timely plant protection
measures, continue work on crop diversification, and maintain
strict control over the supply and targeted use of subsidized fuel.
“The supply of subsidized fuel must remain under constant control,
as well as its targeted use,” he noted.
The Prime Minister further tasked the Ministry of Ecology with
providing farmers with up-to-date weather forecasts throughout the
sowing period to support operational decision-making.
“Special attention should be paid to monitoring weather
conditions. The Ministry of Ecology must ensure farmers receive
accurate and timely meteorological data,” he said.
Bektenov also highlighted that farmers have purchased 70,000
units of new agricultural machinery over the past three years, 90%
of which is domestically assembled, and emphasized the importance
of accelerating digitalization in the agricultural sector.
