Kazakhstan plans to introduce AI-driven solutions in agriculture through 2025-2026

The country plans to roll out several key AI projects, including:

• An AI-powered chatbot to automate subsidy applications, reducing errors from 30% to 5%.
• An intelligent soil analysis system, cutting manual labor by up to 80% and improving accuracy to 95%.
• AI-equipped drones for pest control, expected to reduce crop losses by 25-30%.

Kazakhstan has already made strides in digitalizing public services in agriculture. Of the 93 services provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, 98% are now available online, with more than 2.6mn electronic services delivered in 2024 alone.

The Ger Inspector system has also revolutionized land monitoring, replacing time-consuming manual inspections with satellite-based control. Key features include:

• Satellite monitoring, covering 116 million hectares.
• Automated notifications for landowners.
• A unified database, accessible to all government agencies.

Since 2022, 12mn hectares of land have been reclaimed due to inefficient use, with another 2mn hectares set for return by 2025. Additionally, 5mn hectares have been redistributed for local communities.

Kazakhstan aims to integrate satellite monitoring, geoanalytics, autonomous robots, and drones to improve agricultural efficiency. These technologies are expected to increase crop yields by 10-15% and cut water consumption by up to 25%.

“Such technologies are widely used, for example, in the Netherlands - the second country in the world in terms of agricultural exports,” Mun noted.

The Astana Hub startup ecosystem is playing a crucial role in advancing digital agriculture. Agri-tech startups have already earned KZT 4.7bn ($9.3mn), contributing to job creation and economic development.

"Digitalisation is a key factor in sustainable and competitive agriculture," Mun stated. "Modern digital technologies have been introduced in Kazakhstan to ensure transparency of land data, effective monitoring of resources and reduction of bureaucracy. Kazakhstan's IT companies are developing world-class solutions to increase yields, reduce costs and manage risks. The goal for the future is to widely implement digital technologies, expand cooperation between government, business and science, as well as the use of IoT, drones, AI and Big Data."

By prioritizing AI-driven innovations, Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a leader in smart agriculture, driving efficiency, sustainability, and economic growth in the sector.

Reported by Daryo (Uzbekistan).