Extended meeting on the development of the agro-industrial complex held in Turkestan Region

On February 27, 2026, an extended meeting on the development of the region’s agricultural sector was held in Turkestan ahead of the spring fieldwork campaign. The event was attended by Deputy Akim of Turkestan Region Nurbol Turashbekov, Managing Director of Baiterek National Investment Holding Niyaz Koshkimbayev, and Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of KazAgroFinance JSC Yerkebulan Zhumzhayev.

During the meeting, participants discussed the financing of spring fieldwork, opportunities for leasing agricultural machinery, and support measures for the region’s agro-industrial complex.

Turkestan Region is one of Kazakhstan’s leading agricultural regions, accounting for 13% of the country’s total agricultural output, which exceeds KZT 1.2 trillion annually.

“Support for the agro-industrial complex is one of the key areas of activity of Baiterek National Investment Holding. Through our subsidiaries — KazAgroFinance and the Agrarian Credit Corporation — we provide farmers with accessible leasing and financing instruments. In 2025, the volume of support for the agro-industrial complex across the Holding’s group exceeded KZT 1.1 trillion. It is important that these resources reach every region, and today’s meeting is a good opportunity to hear directly from the farmers of Turkestan Region about their needs,” noted Niyaz Koshkimbayev.

During the meeting, representatives of KazAgroFinance JSC reported on the results of support provided to farmers in the region and outlined plans for 2026. Since 2000, the company has invested about KZT 103 billion in the economy of Turkestan Region, leasing more than 6,800 units of machinery. In 2026, it is planned to allocate KZT 19 billion to the region, with applications totaling KZT 7.1 billion already received.

Farmers were presented with preferential leasing programs: “Preferential Leasing” with an interest rate of 5–6% and a down payment starting from 0%; “Made in Kazakhstan” for domestically produced machinery at 6% for up to 10 years; “Own Fodder” for forage harvesting equipment; as well as the “Agroleasing” program financed from the company’s own funds.

Special attention was given to the development of irrigation systems, a priority area for this water-deficient region. KazAgroFinance JSC plans to launch a new water-saving leasing program, which will include leasing of sprinkler irrigation machines, loans for infrastructure development, and comprehensive financing of modern irrigation systems.

“We will continue to support the farmers of Turkestan Region. Your work is the foundation of our country’s food security,” emphasized Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of KazAgroFinance JSC Yerkebulan Zhumzhayev.

At the conclusion of the meeting, farmers had the opportunity to ask questions and present their proposals for the further development of the sector.