Kazakhstan Aims to Reduce Feed Imports with New Production Facilities

Kazakhstan plans to construct three feed production plants with Hungary’s UBM Group to reduce its dependence on feed imports. The facilities aim to produce significant quantities of premixes and compound feed, addressing local livestock farmers’ needs and enhancing food security. Construction is expected to be completed in two years.

On March 12, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Serik Zhumangarin, held discussions with executives from Hungary’s UBM Group regarding the establishment of three production plants in Kazakhstan. These facilities will generate 48,000 tons of premixes and 300,000 tons of compound feed each year, including the creation of a dedicated laboratory and training center.

The initiative aims to significantly reduce the current import of compound animal feed, which totals over 250,000 tons annually. Zhumangarin highlighted the necessity of providing local livestock farmers with high-quality domestic feed as a key strategy to lower meat production costs and enhance food security within the nation.

The UBM Group’s project will be executed across the Kostanay and Karaganda regions, along with Almaty. A business partner and construction site have already been selected in the Karaganda region, while local partners are also identified in Kostanay and Almaty, though site decisions are still forthcoming.

To accelerate the project’s timeline, Zhumangarin has directed local administrations and the Ministry of Agriculture to finalize land allocation by the end of March. This measure will facilitate the commencement of earthworks in the second quarter of this year, with project completion anticipated within two years.

Kazakhstan is taking significant steps to diminish its dependency on imported feed by partnering with Hungary’s UBM Group to construct feed production facilities. This strategic move aligns with the government’s objective of ensuring high-quality animal feed for local farmers and achieving 90% domestic food self-sufficiency. The collaboration is set to enhance the nation’s agricultural infrastructure and reduce food production costs.

Original Source: timesca.com