Kazakh farmer warns of feed shortage as drought persists
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A Kazakh farmer warned of a potential feed shortage this autumn due to ongoing drought, according to Informburo.kz. The Ministry of Agriculture responded, acknowledging the risk but stating that current reserves are sufficient. The warning comes as dry conditions persist across several regions.
The Warning
A farmer from the Kostanay region told Informburo.kz that drought has severely reduced pasture yields, threatening feed supplies for livestock by autumn. The farmer estimated that hay harvests could drop by 30-40% compared to last year. He urged the government to prepare contingency measures.
Ministry Response
The Ministry of Agriculture acknowledged the drought's impact but said that national feed reserves stand at 2.5 million tonnes, enough for 4 months. Officials noted that 12 regions have declared emergency due to drought. The ministry plans to monitor the situation weekly and may allow imports if needed.
What's Next
The Ministry of Agriculture will hold a meeting next week with regional authorities to assess feed stocks. It remains unclear whether additional subsidies or import waivers will be introduced.
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Kazakh farmer warns of feed shortage as drought persists
