Resumption of the Breeding Livestock Purchase Program in Kazakhstan: Steps to Food Security and Livestock Development

Support for livestock farming through credit products

One of the key steps in the development of livestock farming was the introduction of new credit products. Loans at a rate of no more than 5% per annum will be provided to replenish working capital for feedlots and MEAT processing plants. This will not only improve the financial situation of farmers, but also stimulate the growth of meat production, which is especially important in the context of growing demand for meat products.

The Sybaa program and genetic improvement

it is planned to resume a program similar to Sybaa, which was aimed at acquiring breeding stock of both large and small cattle. This will improve the genetic quality of livestock, which, in turn, will lead to an increase in meat production. In the period from 2024 to 2026, Kazakhstan will implement a program for the genetic improvement of beef cattle breeds , which is an important step towards increasing the competitiveness of Kazakhstani meat in international markets.

Expanding the feed base and improving infrastructure

To ensure the growth of meat production, it is also necessary to expand the feed base. In this context, the government plans to increase the sown area and improve the pasture infrastructure. This will provide animals with high-quality feed, which directly affects the productivity and HEALTH of livestock.

Introduction of Australian technologies

Kazakhstan also aims to increase the EXPORT potential of beef cattle breeding. Pilot projects are being implemented in six regions of the country aimed at introducing Australian technologies that will help reduce the cost of meat. This is important for increasing the competitiveness of Kazakhstani products in the international arena, as well as for ensuring the availability of meat for the local population.

Slaughterhouses and food security

One of the key tasks is to provide the districts with slaughterhouses. As practice has shown, the use of primitive and standard slaughterhouses in populated areas is less effective than the operation of specialized slaughterhouses. This will not only improve slaughter conditions, but also improve the quality of meat, which is an important aspect of the country's food security.

Ban on the export of breeding stock

As part of measures to ensure food security, the government also decided to extend the banfor the export of breeding stock of large and small cattle. This will preserve the genetic potential within the country and provide the necessary number of cattle for local production. In addition, the reduced limit on the export of bulls from 85 to 60 thousand heads is also aimed at protecting the domestic market.

The resumption of the breeding stock purchase program and the introduction of new initiatives in the field of animal husbandry are important steps towards ensuring food security in Kazakhstan. Supporting farmers through affordable loans, improving the genetic potential of cattle, expanding the feed base and creating specialized slaughterhouses will help not only improve the quality and quantity of meat, but also strengthen the agricultural economy in the country. These measures will allow Kazakhstan to take a worthy place in the international meat market and provide its citizens with high-quality and affordable food products.