Kazakhstan: Grain and Feed Update
FAS/Astana forecasts Kazakhstan’s wheat production in MY 2016/17 at 13.0 MMT, at the same level as in the previous estimate and significantly down from the record 22.7 MMT in 2011. This MY 201/17 estimate is based on Kazakhstan’s observations of the planting in 2016 and favorable weather conditions during planting season. Barley production is estimated at 2.7 MMT. The New Minister of Agriculture reinstated the per hectare subsidies, which had been previously cancelled.
Kazakhstan: Grain and Feed Update