Analysis of the Level of Agricultural Development in Kazakhstan: Identifying Agro-Hubs
https://doi.org/10.47703/ejebs.v68i3.425
Abstract
The study examines Kazakhstan's agricultural sector and its potential for developing resilient agro-hubs, focusing on identifying regions that can contribute to the country's long-term agricultural growth. The purpose of this study is to examine essential agricultural indicators, including gross agrarian output, gross crop production, gross livestock production, and agricultural services, in order to identify regions with the potential for agro-hub development. The methodology includes Pearson correlation analysis of data collected from national agricultural reports and regional statistical databases. Data for the study were gathered from national agricultural reports and regional statistical databases, which provide quantitative measures of agricultural output, crop yields, livestock production, and farming services. Results indicate the strongest correlations between Kostanay and North Kazakhstan (0.995 for Gross Agricultural Output and 0.996 for Crop Production, p < 0.001). Additionally, significant alignment in crop production was observed between Almaty and South Kazakhstan (0.969, p = 0.007), whereas weaknesses in agricultural services were noted, particularly in Kyzylorda and Zhambyl, with a negative correlation. The results highlight the northern and southern regions' potential for forming agro-hubs supported by solid production indicators. The study provides strategic recommendations for policymakers to foster regional collaboration, enhance productivity, and promote sustainable agricultural development across Kazakhstan. Future research will focus on improving infrastructure and developing collaborative agricultural initiatives within agro-hubs to strengthen Kazakhstan's agricultural sector resilience.
Keywords
Agro-Hubs,
Regional Development,
Cluster Development,
Economic Sustainability,
Spatial Analysis,
Agricultural Modernization,
Agricultural Infrastructure
Supporting agencies: This research has been funded by the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Grant “Research of new tools for the development of agro-technological hubs in the regions of Kazakhstan to increase the country's competitiveness in the Eurasia region” AP23489234).
About the Authors
Alexander Tsoy
University of International Business named after K. Sagadiyev, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Researcher, Email: alt-kct@mail.ru
Akan Nurbatsin
University of International Business named after K. Sagadiyev, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
PhD, Director of the Department of Research Activities, Email: nurbatsin.a@uib.kz
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Tsoy A., Nurbatsin A. Analysis of the Level of Agricultural Development in Kazakhstan: Identifying Agro-Hubs. Eurasian Journal of Economic and Business Studies. 2024;68(3):141–154. https://doi.org/10.47703/ejebs.v68i3.425
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