Kazakhstan: Fish production volumes grow in Almaty region

Published Aug 23, 2024

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State support is bolstering the fish farming industry through the provision of reservoirs and feed subsidies. Marlen Tursynali, a veteran in fish farming, plans to expand his trout farm for both domestic and export markets. The government aims to boost fish production to 270,000 tons annually by 2030, facilitated by amendments to the Law 'On Aquaculture'. Additionally, the trout farm's 'Balyk-mektep' training project has educated 500 individuals since 2020, many of whom have started their own fish farms. Despite these advancements, the industry still faces challenges such as the lack of examination laboratories, special medicines, and high-quality fish feed production.

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State support contributes to the development of the industry. Fish farmers receive reservoirs and subsidies for the purchase of feed. Marlen Tursynali is the head of a fish farm located in the Yenbekshikazakh district. He has been engaged in fish farming for more than ten years. Currently, his trout farm produces about a thousand tons of commercial fish per year. Marlen Tursynali, head of the trout farm: - We plan to work not only for the domestic market, but also to export products. To do this, we are expanding our fish farm. The head of state set the task of increasing the number of fish farms and production volumes to 270 thousand tons per year by 2030. To this end, the Government is providing us with assistance. Thanks to amendments to the Law "On Aquaculture", the country's fish farms received state support in the form of subsidies. Now there is an opportunity not only to expand existing capacities, but also to process fish meat, - says the farmer. The trout farm is also ...

Source: Fishretail