Does Kazakhstan face a shortage of feed in 2023, by the middle of summer, only 32% of hay has been harvested

The Ministry of Agriculture discussed the issue of food supply to the regions at a meeting of the operational headquarters chaired by Vice Minister of Agriculture Amangali Berdalin, the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture reports. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Kazakh farmers harvested 8 million tons of hay - 32% of the planned 25 million tons. As noted in the agricultural department, the weather conditions are favorable for fodder harvesting. Now it is important to increase its pace. Constantly monitor the prices for the feed base for livestock and prevent their growth. According to Amangali Berdalin, good rates are observed in three regions - Zhambyl, Turkestan and Akmola, and low rates in five regions - North Kazakhstan, East Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, Atyrau and Mangystau regions. "In the Akmola region, despite the growth in the number of farm animals, the hay harvesting plan for some reason remains at the level of last year," the vice minister drew attention ...