Kazakhstan reduces agricultural product prices at recent farming events
In a triple whammy of urban agriculture extravaganzas across Kazakhstan, city slickers found themselves immersed in a kaleidoscope of rural delights at fairs in Atyrau, Oral, and Ust-Kamenogorsk - straight out of the ol' farmstead and into your shopping cart! These events are no ordinary market outings; they're traditions with a twist - offering more than just goods, but an opportunity to connect with local producers and back your community's agriculture and economy.
Here's what graced the fair stalls:
- Meats, sausages, and dairy goods, including kumis, shubat, cottage cheese, and oil;
- Farm-fresh eggs, potatoes, veggies, and fruits;
- Golden nectar of the bees - honey, bakery, and sweet confections;
- Eco-conscious products such as kurt, tar, and more.
Transmission: Akimat of Akmola Region
In Atyrau, the action unfolded at the "Tabys" communal market, where both city farmers and those from Shalkar district joined forces. Participants from the state program "Aul Amanaty" stole the show, offering prices slashed by 10-15% compared to market rates, leaving shoppers pleasantly stunned. Over a ton of meat and a stack of assorted products went home with happy buyers.
In Oral, more than 60 regional agricultural powerhouses flocked together, drawing in whole families eager for farm-fresh eggs and bee-direct honey.
Transmission: Akimat of West Kazakhstan Region
According to the bigwigs, these events take place regularly to keep essential product prices stable, especially during tough economic times.
In Ust-Kamenogorsk, the fair came to life on two main platforms - at the "Altay" wholesale distribution center and next to the "Dostyk" House of Culture. Residents swarmed in from sunup 'til sundown, stocking up and reveling in some quality gab-time with local producers.
EXTRA DETAILS: These Kazakh agriculture fairs typically showcase an extensive range of products and services, such as:
- Agricultural machinery and innovative technologies
- Agricultural banking and finance support
- Foodstuffs like grains, oilseeds, and diverse farm produce
- Halal food products hailing from Kazakh and Islamic world producers
- Early fruit and veggies for export and regional cooperation efforts
These festivals serve as exhibitions for regional businesses, agriculture, forestry, fishery, and food items, often featuring participants from Kazakhstan and neighboring countries, enhancing trade ties and access for local farmers and manufacturers.
In short, these agriculture fairs offer a vast assortment of products, including agricultural machinery, equipment, seeds, fertilizers, grains, halal food products, and financial services for agriculture, all aimed to promote continued agricultural development and trade.
- City dwellers in Atyrau were amazed by the options available at the "Tabys" market, where they could find not only farm-fresh produce and traditional dairy goods like kumis and honey, but also eco-friendly items such as kurt and tar.
- At the food-and-drink stalls in Ust-Kamenogorsk, locals could stock up on a variety of items, including meats, fruits, and vegetables, as well as explore the latest agricultural technologies and services, all part of the broader lifestyle embraced during these fairs.
