Factors affecting the cost of grain transportion in Northern Kazakhstan

Abstract

The article considers the factors influencing the cost calculation for thegrain transportation in the conditions of Northern Kazakhstan. Grain production is the leading branch of agriculture in Kazakhstan. Therefore, it has great strategic importance in implementing priority state programs aimed at developing the agro-industrial complex and rural regions. In turn, the sustainable development of agriculture is the provision of the food security strategy of Kazakhstan. The grain industry is costly due to substantial production volumes, the involvement of many human resources, technical support, and transportation. Minimizing grain transportation costs by identifying factors affecting them will increase competitiveness and accelerate the development of grain logistics. When planning for harvesting and transporting grain, it is necessary to consider the peculiarities of transporting agricultural goods. Finally, implications for pricing, capacity, and understanding the basis of pricing are discussed.