May 13, 2024

Kazakhstan signs agreements for crop production and veterinary service with Dutch companies

Agreements were signed by Kazakhstan and Dutch companies on May 10  in Astana, Kazakhstan, to promote bilateral relations in both agriculture and healthcare, Kazakh Invest reported.

The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan and the Dutch company VISCON signed a memorandum of understanding to implement the construction of an automated center for crop production. Employing artificial intelligence technologies and in vitro cultivation methods, the project will improve the sustainability, quality and yield of crops in Kazakhstan. Running from 2024-2030, the initiative is set to produce 12 million seedlings annually.

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Agriculture also signed a contract with Royal GD to modernise the country's veterinary service. By upgrading quality control, the joint project will ensure that Kazakhstan's livestock products meet international standards and hence, boost its exportation to Western markets.

- The Times of Central Asia