The Turkestan region in Kazakhstan has seen a record harvest of 3.3 million tons of crops in 2021, due to diversification in agriculture. This was celebrated at the 'Altyn kúz-2021' event in Turkestan, where Umirzak Shukeyev, the region's akim, praised the contributions of agricultural workers. Shukeyev highlighted the region's growth over the past 30 years, crediting it to independence and independent development. He also noted improvements in livestock breeding and the potential for further development of irrigated lands. The region has also agreed with Uzbekistan on the use of transboundary rivers. Several citizens were awarded medals and badges in recognition of their contributions to agriculture.