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AGROBIOTECH DAY: introducing students to innovations in agricultural science
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The latest advances in agricultural science and industrial innovations came together on one platform. Auezov University hosted the first-ever scientific and innovation event "AGROBIOTECH DAY - 2026" dedicated to the professional holiday of workers in agriculture the food industry and processing sector.
The initiative aligns with the priorities outlined by Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his Address to the People of Kazakhstan, including the technological modernisation of the agricultural sector, the introduction of scientific advances into production and ensuring food security. The event aimed to showcase achievements in agricultural science and production, promote scientific developments and foster young people’s interest in agriculture, biotechnology and the processing industry.
At the exhibition leading research institutes and experimental stations from across the country presented their latest developments. These included the Kyzylorda Branch of the A. Bokeikhan Research Institute of Forestry and Agroforestry, the Krasnovodopad Agricultural Experimental Station, the Kazakh Research Institute of Fruit and Vegetable Growing and its Talgar, Saryagash and Kaynar branches, the Kazakh Research Institute of Cotton Growing and the South-Western Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Plant Growing.
Five laboratories within the university’s Research Institute of Biotechnology and Agroinnovation also presented their research findings. The exhibition additionally featured domestic products from Rakhat-Shymkent, Borte Milka, DALA FRUIT.KZ, GoldBee, the ALMA Cooperative, the Gulmaira farm and an ice cream manufacturing company based in Lenger. The event provided students with an opportunity to explore emerging fields in agricultural science and gain first-hand insight into scientific developments and practical production experience on a single platform.
The main organiser of the "AGROBIOTECH DAY" initiative was the university’s Research Institute of Biotechnology and Agroinnovation. At the opening ceremony Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Khaidar Tasibekov emphasised the importance of agricultural science to the national economy and highlighted the need to align scientific research with the demands of the production sector.
Director of the Institute Kuttymurat Tagaev noted that the initiative provides an opportunity to strengthen research capacity, encourage young people’s interest in agriculture and promote the practical application of research findings. "Although our institute was established relatively recently, we have already launched initiatives aimed at bringing science and industry closer together. Our goal is not only to introduce university researchers and students to scientific advances, but also to create opportunities for their practical application and to establish partnerships with production enterprises. We also aim to foster an agricultural culture among young people and present agriculture as a modern scientific field encompassing biotechnology, genetics, molecular breeding, digital technologies and automation. Going forward we plan to make AGROBIOTECH DAY a regular event and expand its scope" the Institute Director said.
As part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between science and industry, five memoranda of cooperation were signed involving the university, three research institutes and two enterprises. In particular, partnerships were established with the Kazakh Research Institute of Fruit and Vegetable Growing, the South-Western Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Plant Growing, the Kazakh Research Institute of Cotton Growing, DALA FRUIT.KZ LLP and Borte Milka. The agreements will pave the way for joint research, the testing of scientific developments, the introduction of innovative projects into production and improvements in students practical training.
As part of the programme several individuals who have contributed to the development of agricultural science and production were awarded the Mukhtar Auezov University Badge of Honour. The event concluded with a concert programme.
