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KTZ and Uzbekistan Coordinate Measures to Accelerate Grain Unloading From January to September 2026, Kazakhstan shipped 4.1 million tonnes of grain to Uzbekistan, an increase of 44% compared with the previous year Grain Harvest in Kyrgyzstan Reaches 2.5 Million Tonnes The largest volumes of grain crops were harvested in Chuy Region, while total grain corn production exceeded 671,000 tonnes Mandatory Payments Influence When Farmers Sell Their Grain In Akmola and North Kazakhstan regions, farmers are forced to choose between storing their harvest in anticipation of better prices and selling grain to cover current expenses Kazakhstan's New Dairy Farms Must Reach 70% of Their Capacity by Year-End The government has instructed regional authorities to strengthen efforts to develop livestock breeding and ensure the effective use of preferential lending funds Kazakhstan's Oilseed Harvest Could Exceed 5 Million Tonnes Kazakhstan has harvested 23 million tonnes of grain, completed harvesting on 96% of its grain and legume crop areas, and collected 2.5 times more oilseeds than during the same period last year Kazakhstan's Ministry of National Economy Refuses to Reduce VAT on Leasing for Farmers From January 1, 2026, the 16% VAT rate applies to all lease payments due on or after that date, regardless of when the agreement was signed Kyrgyzstan May Temporarily Ban Imports of White Sugar The proposed restrictions aim to support sales of the new sugar beet harvest, prevent oversupply in the domestic market and stabilize sugar prices Kazhydromet Rates Sunflower Crop Conditions as Good and Excellent in Five Regions of Kazakhstan Sunflower harvesting began in several regions of the country during the third ten-day period of September, while spring crop harvesting was nearing completion in the northern grain-producing regions Astyk Trans Temporarily Restricts Grain Loading Toward Kakir Station More than 9,900 railcars have accumulated along the Saryagash route, with 209 at Kakir station and another 484 heading toward it