Gross agricultural output in 2010 made 88.3% - Ministry of Agriculture

ASTANA. January 20. KAZINFORM /Serik Sabekov/ Kazakhstan's gross agricultural output in 2010 made 88.3% in 2010. Minister of Agriculture Akhylbek Kurishbayev has told at the sitting of the Ministry's board today.

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According to him, the sector experiences decrease in production because of decline in crop industry. Alongside, the processing sphere reached 13% growth.

"By the assessment of the experts of the Global Economic Forum Kazakhstan ranks 62nd in "Expenditures for agricultural policy " category having improved its position by 31 points compared to the previous report", the Minister added.