President reviews investment and social projects in Akmola region
Governor of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov reported to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the launch of a pilot initiative to implement artificial intelligence in the agricultural sector, using Dikhan Plus farm as a model, Kazinform News Agency learned from the Akorda press service.
The farm applies advanced agrotechnical solutions aimed at boosting crop yields, increasing enterprise profitability and generating additional budget revenues. Authorities plan to scale up this system across the entire Akmola region.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was also briefed about the efforts to attract investment and launch new projects in the processing industry, agro-industrial complex and construction sector.
In addition, the Head of State was informed about measures to provide housing for socially vulnerable groups, the launch of a thermal power plant construction in Kokshetau, and addressing water and heat supply problems in the administrative center and other settlements, as well as construction of healthcare, sports facilities and infrastructure development.
As it was reported, President Tokayev arrived in Akmola region for a working trip today. At a meeting with the region's agrarians, the President announced that the II AgriForum would be held in Astana. It was also revealed that that the sown area in the Akmola region had expanded, reaching 5.5 million hectares, with oilseed crops covering 495,000 hectares. The President emphasized the importance of diversifying croplands and introducing digital technologies into agricultural sector. The new general layout of the city of Kokshetau was presented to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The President was also briefed about successful launch of a five-year housing renovation program in the administrative center. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev inaugurated the first phase of Kosshy town gasification project and visited the Digital Aqmola Center.