20.06.2025, 17:10
By 2030, Kazakh Seeds Will Cover Up to 80% of Cultivated Areas
Science and Breeding: Kazakhstan Aims to Reach 80% Domestic Seeds by 2030
By 2030, Kazakhstan aims to have up to 80% of its cultivated land planted with seed material of domestic breeding. The scientific and methodological support for this mission is entrusted to the National Agrarian Scientific and Educational Center (NANOC) under the Ministry of Agriculture. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin recently reviewed the interim results and upcoming plans at a meeting.
Priority Scientific Programs
From 2024 to 2026, NANOC is managing 26 research projects with a combined budget of 22.7 billion tenge. The main focus areas include:
• Improving breeding technologies
• Implementing organic farming practices
• Developing agro-product processing
Within these programs, by 2026, 109 new varieties and hybrids are planned to be released, and 2,300 tons of original planting material accumulated.
Production Indicators
To achieve the target of 80% native-bred seed usage, experts estimate an annual output requirement of around 40,000 tons of original and elite seeds. In 2024, NANOC produced 38,000 tons of seeds, of which 11,400 tons were original reproductive material. Over the past decade, an inventory identified 154 of the most productive varieties of grains, legumes, and oilseeds, including “Taymas,” “Astana‑2000,” “Kudesnitsa,” “Aydyn,” “Semenovna,” and “Maktaaral‑5027.” These varieties demonstrate yields significantly exceeding regional averages and are recommended for widespread adoption across all agricultural zones in the country.
Development of Scientific Infrastructure
On June 18, 2025, a new food safety laboratory was inaugurated at KazATU named after S. Seifullin. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, it enables quality control of products and compliance with international sanitary standards. In partnership with Northwest A&F University (China), a Center for Organic Product Certification was established to support the development of eco-friendly farming methods. Additionally, a Kazakh-Chinese Innovation Center for Grain Quality has become operational, where laboratory research is conducted, digital solutions for the sector are implemented, and export standards are established—directly enhancing the competitiveness of Kazakh seeds in global markets.