The harvest of rice in Kazakhstan increased
In 2017, Kazakhstan harvested 185.7 thousand tons of rice, which exceeds the indicator of the past year by 3.3%.
Such information was provided by the State Statistics Service of Kazakhstan.
The main region that cultivates rice is Kyzylorda.
The report says that for this region the cultivation and processing of rice is very promising direction of development, since it is possible to export this product to Iran, whose import potential of this crop is about 3 million tons per year.
According to earlier data, the acreage allocated for rice in 2017 was 90 thousand hectares, which exceeds the indicator of 2016 by 10 thousand hectares.
Also, in this region the agrarians managed to harvest 175 thousand tons, which is 3.1% more than in 2016. Kazakhstan is experiencing a significant increase in rice yields, which opens up new prospects for the country’s agricultural sector. Favorable climatic conditions, technological developments and improved agricultural practices contribute to increasing rice production. This provides excellent opportunities for investment and exports, as Kazakhstani rice is recognized as high quality and in demand in the global market. We will help you to assess the potential and prospects in the rice production industry, providing up-to-date data and expert advice. Join us to realize growth and development opportunities in agriculture in Kazakhstan together.