Kazakhstan: Farmers in Almaty region cannot sell their onion harvest

Published 2024년 1월 15일

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The head of the Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration, Aidar Abildabekov, met with onion growers in the Almaty region to address their difficulties in selling their onion stocks. During the meeting, Abildabekov suggested several solutions, including utilizing free market spaces, selling to retail chains, entering into forward contracts, and exploring export opportunities to countries such as Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. Afghan businessmen have already expressed interest in purchasing onions from the region, and export to Afghanistan has already begun.

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The head of the Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration, Aidar Abildabekov, met with the onion growers of the Almaty region, reports the Agrosektor.kz portal with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Farmers reported that they were facing difficulties in selling their existing onion stocks. At the meeting, Aidar Abildabekov suggested some solutions to the onion growers. First. Onion growers were informed about the available free places at the Altyn Orda market, previously organized by the Trade Committee with the assistance of the regional akimat. Second. They also explained the possibilities of selling products to large retail chains, as well as what documents are required for this. By the way, Altai Firm LLP already has experience working with retail chains. Third. It is possible to supply onions to regional SECs, and to enter into forward contracts, a deposit is required. Fourth. It is possible to ...

Source: Agrosektor