On June 13, 2024, Astana Hub hosted a significant event organized by QazInnovations, which brought together leading participants in the AgriTech ecosystem. The meeting was co-chaired by Baglan Bekbauov, Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Sanat Zholdykhan, Chairman of QazInnovations.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the ongoing work within the framework of the second phase of foresight with representatives of business, authorized bodies of the Ministry of Agriculture and the scientific community. The participants exchanged views on the prioritization of activities developed within the first stage and further implementation of the draft technological platform (roadmap) for the development of AgriTech in such areas as:
- Crop production
- Animal husbandry
- Processing of agricultural products
- Biotechnology
- Agricultural engineering
- Digitalization and artificial intelligence
As part of the strategic session, the participants considered the possible effects from the introduction of innovative measures, identified responsible government agencies and set deadlines for the implementation of initiatives.
The event brought together leading experts and AgriTech representatives, which facilitated constructive dialog and the formation of concrete steps for further technology development. These steps aim to significantly improve the state of various areas of agricultural technology, facilitating the transition to a more innovative and sustainable future in agriculture.
QazInnovations extends its sincere thanks to all participants for the productive discussions and collaboration. We continue to move forward towards an innovative and sustainable future in agriculture! 🌍🌱