Kazakhstan: The amount of grain collected in Northern Kazakhstan is 2 million tons less than last year’s

According to information from the agricultural department of the North-Kazakhstan region, as of 25.09, the harvesting campaign was completed by 70.8%.

The average yield for the region reached 1.6 t/ha, and the amount of grain collected was slightly less than 3.200.000 t. However, in comparison with last year, we observe a delay in collection by 23%. As of the same date last year, 94% of the area was handled, and the amount of collected grain was 5.150.000 tons.

It should be recalled that in 2017, 5.037 million tons of cereals and legumes were harvested in this region. The amount of wheat was 3.67 million tons, and the amount of oilseeds reached 0.69 million tons.

Data on a decrease in the amount of ground grain in the Northern region of Kazakhstan by 2 million tons less than last year are associated with adverse weather conditions, which had a negative impact on the harvest. Given the significant share of grain production in Kazakhstan’s economy, such a decline could have a serious impact on the country’s export plans and on the global grain market. Kazakhstan is one of the largest grain producers in the world and is an important player in the global grain export market. Unfavorable weather conditions may affect the level of export deliveries in the near future. However, despite this, experts believe that Kazakhstan will continue to be one of the leading grain exporters in the world.

Against the backdrop of declining grain harvests in Northern Kazakhstan, optimizing post-harvest processing, particularly high-quality grain drying, is becoming increasingly critical. In times when every ton is worth its weight in gold, the loss of even a small portion of grain due to high moisture or self-heating can lead to significant economic losses.

The use of modern industrial Perry grain dryers ensures grain quality, enables long-term storage, and prepares the product for sale on domestic or international markets. Uniform and energy-efficient drying also reduces the risks of microbial growth and improves the commercial appearance of the grain.

Thus, investments in reliable drying equipment are critically important in a season with reduced yields, allowing farmers to maximize the profitability of their operations.