About 21mln tonnes of hay made in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM Minister of Agriculture Yerbol Karashukeyev reported on haymaking activities at the Government’s meeting today, Kazinform reports.

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«According to the latest data provided by the local executive bodies, 21mln tonnes of hay have been made to date, which is 87.3% of the plan of 24.1mln tonnes. In general, all the regions observe positive dynamics of fodder harvesting,» the Minister said.

As of 22 August, 1.2mln tonnes of haylage or 90.6%, 1mln tonnes of straw or 27.4%, 918 tonnes or 17.6% of concentrated fodder and 192 tonnes of silage or 11% of the target have been made for now.

Noteworthy to say that major part of fodder making works are carried out in September and October, the Minister added.