🌾 Ministry of Agriculture Proposes to Evaluate Farmers' Obligations Based on Gross Production

 🔹 Farmers' obligations will be evaluated based on the level of gross production: the production volume should not decrease compared to the previous year.

 🔹 In case of failure to fulfill obligations, farmers may lose subsidies, but force majeure circumstances will be considered with confirmation through the Unified State Subsidy Information System (EGISS).

 🔹 Fixed prices for products will help farmers more effectively use agro-technologies to increase yields.

 

During a meeting at the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken," chaired by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Azat Sultanov, the important topic of farmers' obligations was discussed. The press service of the Kostanay Region Entrepreneurs' Chamber reported on the key proposals under discussion.

 

The Ministry of Agriculture proposed using an indicator for assessing the fulfillment of farmers' obligations, which will be based on gross production levels. According to the plan, production volumes should not decrease compared to the previous year. Failure to meet these conditions will result in farmers losing the right to receive subsidies, which sparked active discussion.

 

Deputy Minister Azat Sultanov clarified that product prices will be fixed at 2024 procurement levels. This measure, he said, will help agricultural producers more effectively implement modern agro-technologies aimed at increasing yield.

 

Additionally, if obligations cannot be met due to force majeure circumstances such as unfavorable weather conditions or phytosanitary issues, farmers will be able to confirm this by uploading the relevant documents into the Unified State Subsidy Information System (EGISS). Meeting participants suggested making this process a state service to simplify it for farmers.

 

Representatives of the Kostanay Region Agricultural Producers Association also made several initiatives, which will be discussed at the Atameken Congress in early November. These proposals could influence future subsidy policies and support for the agricultural sector.