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Corn rally opens up opportunities for farmers in the region

Corn rally opens up opportunities for farmers in the region

Traders shifted strategy, closing shorts and opening longs on corn. Exchange rates are rising, a bullish signal for global grain markets. Kazakh exporters may revise prices, following the uptrend.

Kazakhstan has become one of the largest importers of Russian meat.

Kazakhstan has become one of the largest importers of Russian meat.

Kazakhstan boosted meat imports by 36%, becoming a top 5 buyer of Russian meat. Total export revenue hit $2.2 billion, up 21% year-on-year. Pork sales surged 41%, nearly matching poultry volumes.

Canada is shifting from wheat to oilseed crops.

Canada is shifting from wheat to oilseed crops.

Wheat acreage will drop by 0.6M acres to 26.4M, while canola expands by 0.7M, highlighting Canada’s shift to high-yield oilseeds. Lower pulse output opens niches for Kazakh ag.

An alarming start to 2026: water reserves in the Shardara Reservoir are significantly lower than last year's levels.

An alarming start to 2026: water reserves in the Shardara Reservoir are significantly lower than last year's levels.

As of January 2026, the Shardara Reservoir is only 79% full, compared to 98.6% in January 2025. The drop is due to reduced autumn-winter inflow. Without increased spring runoff, water shortages are expected.

"Negative growth" of runoff: The South of Kazakhstan risks being left without water in the 2026 season

"Negative growth" of runoff: The South of Kazakhstan risks being left without water in the 2026 season

While officials seek softer wording in reports, satellite data reveals a troubling trend: the 2025–2026 winter shows critically low moisture levels, threatening food security in southern regions.

Forecast for Winter 2026

Forecast for Winter 2026

What will winter be like for farmers in Kazakhstan’s south, north, and east? Agricultural insights from Kirill Pavlov.

Analytical report: lack of efficiency, corruption risks, and unrealized state initiatives in the field of irrigation and water supply in Kazakhstan for the period 1994 – 2024.

Analytical report: lack of efficiency, corruption risks, and unrealized state initiatives in the field of irrigation and water supply in Kazakhstan for the period 1994 – 2024.

Analysis of the effectiveness and efficiency of government promises in the water sector.