Compound feed industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan: modernization trends

Abstract

Relevance – feed industry is important in providing agricultural, industrial enterprises, farms with necessary and high-quality feed. Granular compound feeds are in great demand, which can significantly reduce their losses, consumption, eliminate pathogenic microorganisms. The basis for production of livestock products is supply of first-class fodder. Purpose – the issues of competitiveness of domestic agricultural products, achievement of which is possible with the use of new highly efficient technologies for production of combined feed, are considered. Methods – comparative and system analysis, statistical and economic, logical generalization. Results – the article notes that equipping the resource base in the required volumes is required for proportional and balanced development of farms for processing of grain products and livestock industry - main components of grain and meat product subcomplexes and the link between them. The directions of development of feed industry in Kazakhstan are shown. Emphasis was placed on the need to increase the capacity of large manufacturing enterprises to provide feed products on industrial scale, as well as manufacture of dry nutritional feed mixtures for cattle, pigs in feed mills and factories using their own raw materials, mineral and vitamin supplements. In the republic, the basis for production of high-protein haylage is fodder grain, the value and significance of which are determined from two positions: cereals are used in human nutrition and for obtaining valuable animal protein. Conclusions – the authors state that production volumes, quality and assortment of grain fodder do not meet the needs of livestock sector in concentrated feeds that are complete in terms of nutrition and affordability. New feed mills are being put into operation in the country to supply Kazakhstani agricultural producers with compound feed, without purchasing imported products.