Kazakhstan: In the Kostanay region it is planned to increase the sown area for oilseeds

2017 in the Kostanai region was marked by a decrease in the sown areas under wheat by 2.8%, and at the same time the sown area under oilseeds was increased by 30%.

According to the information provided, the sown area for wheat in the current marketing year is planned to be reduced by 5.9%. This is due to the course of development, which was adopted by the president of the country, and which implies diversification of crops and abandoning wheat as the crop that was sown the most, since there are more profitable crops.

But the area for oilseeds in the region on the contrary, is planned to be increased by 26.5%. In Kostanay region this is more than relevant, because according to the information provided recently, Kostanay region is the leader in the production and processing of oilseeds.

It should be recalled that during the 12 months of 2017 Kostanai agrarians managed to collect 5 million tons of grain crops.

The Kostanay region of Kazakhstan is known for its fertile lands, making it an ideal location for growing oilseed crops such as sunflowers, rapeseed, and soybeans. With the increasing demand for vegetable oils, both domestically and internationally, the local government has announced plans to expand the area under oilseed cultivation. This move is expected to not only boost the region’s economy but also contribute to the country’s overall agricultural growth. The expansion will create new employment opportunities and increase exports of oilseed products. As the Kostanay region takes steps towards achieving this goal, it will be interesting to see how the oilseed market evolves and impacts the wider agricultural industry in Kazakhstan.