Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan Finalizes 2021-2030 Agricultural Development Policy Document
On December 30, 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture finalized its 2021-2030 agricultural development policy document (“concept note”) describing the agriculture sector, market development plans, international trade outlook, government support programs, and expected results of implementing agricultural policies. This report provides a brief background, noteworthy mentions for U.S. stakeholders, and a full English translation of the policy document. Noteworthy segments include plans related to developing the livestock sector, cooperatives, state subsidies, new plant breeding and seed development regulations, combating climate change, import substitution policies, and using geographical information systems (GIS).