First Deputy Minister of Agriculture Arman Yevniyev Photo: mgov.kz

This was reported by the first Deputy Minister of Agriculture A. Yevniyev at the meeting of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan chaired by Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev, reports press service of Kazakh government. 

During the meeting the first Deputy Minister of Agriculture A. Yevniyev talked about the results of the development of the agricultural sector for 11 months of 2018.

According to the voiced data, agriculture is showing good growth rates. As stated by Yevniyev, for 11 months of this year, agricultural output increased by 2,9%. The main driver of growth was livestock breeding. Growth in this industry was 3,9% compared to 2,3% in crop production.

In the current year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, 22,8 million tons of grain were harvested at a yield of 15.1 c/ha.

"The Qazaq Times"