Astana Greenhouse Forum: The first platform for dialogue between business and the state in support of the greenhouse sector
On April 9, 2025, Astana will host a significant event for the greenhouse business of Kazakhstan — Astana Greenhouse Forum, within the framework of the International Plant Growing Exhibition Grow Expo Astana. This forum promises to be the first large-scale business platform where representatives of the greenhouse sector and government agencies will be able to discuss the most important issues related to the development of the industry and strengthening its position in the domestic and international markets.
Main forum participants
The Astana Greenhouse Forum will bring together leading representatives of the greenhouse business and government agencies of Kazakhstan. The meeting will be attended by Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov, Vice-Minister of Agriculture Azat Sultanov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Agrarian Credit Corporation Kairat Sapulatov and representatives of the Ministry of Trade and Integration.
President of the Union of Greenhouses of Kazakhstan Nurlan Adilkhan and the largest companies of the greenhouse business, including BRBAPK, Green Capital Kazakhstan, Ecoinvest, Topar Greenhouses, Hot Springs, Green Eco, World Green Company, LST Market, Birlik, Pavlodar Greenhouse, Eurasian Green Product, SweetBerry KZ, KazTomat, Eco Valley, Greenhouse Kazakhstan, Greenhouse Technologies and UTK.
Key topics of the meeting
The forum aims to develop joint solutions for current industry challenges and strengthen support for the domestic greenhouse business. There are several main issues on the agenda:
1. Export risks. In the context of an unstable global economy and changes in trade agreements, the most important task is to ensure safe and sustainable access of products to foreign markets, including Russia and other countries.
2. Control over the import of tomatoes. The forum will discuss the need to regulate the import of tomatoes and the introduction of measures to protect the interests of Kazakhstani producers in conditions of high competition with imported products.
3. Gas and electricity tariffs. Greenhouses depend on energy sources, and finding the best solutions to reduce gas and electricity costs will help reduce the cost of production and improve its competitiveness.
4. Subsidizing sustainable tomato varieties. Industry representatives and government experts will discuss subsidizing sustainable tomato varieties adapted to local climatic conditions, which is an important part of state support for the greenhouse business.
Program on 9 April
11: 00-11: 05 Opening of the meeting and welcome speech Participants: Minister of Agriculture, President of the Greenhouse Union of Kazakhstan
11: 05-12: 00 Panel discussion: Export risks when sending products to Russia and other countries Participants: Representatives of the greenhouse business, Ministry of Agriculture, MIT, UGK
12: 00-12: 40 Discussion: Uncontrolled import of tomatoes from other countries, regulatory measures and support for local producers Participants: Representatives of the greenhouse business, Ministry of Agriculture, MIT, UGK
12: 40-13: 15 Coffee break
13: 20-14: 00 Panel discussion: Gas and electricity tariffs - challenges for the greenhouse sector Participants: Representatives of the greenhouse business, Ministry of Agriculture
14: 20-14: 30 Questions and answers, concluding remarks
14: 30 End of the meeting
Why Astana Greenhouse Forum is important for Kazakhstan's greenhouse sector
Astana Greenhouse Forum is a unique opportunity for representatives of the greenhouse business and government agencies to join forces to create a stable, competitive and sustainable industry. The event will allow discussing specific support measures and developing solutions that will help domestic producers strengthen their positions in the domestic market and enter the international ones. This forum will be an important step in forming a long-term strategy for the development of Kazakhstan's greenhouse business, focused on efficiency, product quality and economic sustainability.
If you have any questions about organizing a business program, please contact Assel Taurbayeva, Union of Greenhouses of Kazakhstan: +7 701 768 6715, info@ugkaz.kz.