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Mirages of Turkestan Region – will artificial rain save the southern agricultural sector?

Mirages of Turkestan Region – will artificial rain save the southern agricultural sector?

An ambitious rain enhancement project has launched in Turkestan region with UAE engineers, promising more rainfall, reservoir replenishment, and annual crop growth worth billions.

Forecast of floods in Kazakhstan for spring 2026

Forecast of floods in Kazakhstan for spring 2026

Interactive flood risk map for Kazakhstan: late March to early April 2026.

Fires in the Ili Delta threaten the ecology of the Balkhash region.

Fires in the Ili Delta threaten the ecology of the Balkhash region.

NASA systems detect abnormal thermal hotspots at key points of the Ili River delta. The fire sources are concentrated near populated areas, ruling out natural causes. Professor Vladimir Starodubtsev confirms the critical situation based on remote monitoring.

Crisis in the grain market of Kazakhstan

Crisis in the grain market of Kazakhstan

Trade has nearly halted due to a lack of liquid demand for domestic wheat. Cheap imports from neighboring countries keep crushing local prices. Rail logistics bottlenecks limit prompt grain exports.

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.