A Large-Scale Mushroom Farm has been Opened in the North Caspian Region
A large-scale mushroom farm has opened in Kazakhstan’s North Caspian Region, marking a major step in the country’s agricultural expansion. The state-subsidized facility, operated by entrepreneur Dastan Zhumabayev through his company Qyzyljar Agro LLP, aims to produce up to 2,400 tons of champignons each year. Backed by government funding, the project aligns with national efforts to diversify farming and boost food processing.
The farm is located in the Qyzyljar Special Economic Zone and has received around 11.3 billion tenge in total investment. It currently supplies about 25% of Kazakhstan’s import substitution needs for mushrooms, with plans to increase this to 45% next year as production scales up.
Processing will take place on-site, allowing the farm to serve both local markets and export to Russia’s northern regions. The facility will produce fresh, canned, and frozen mushroom products, all under strict quality controls. Advanced digital systems have been integrated into operations, including an online monitoring platform that tracks each growing chamber in real time. Harvests will be collected directly from compost beds up to three times daily, ensuring efficiency and freshness. The project is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, reflecting the President’s push to expand agri-food processing and reduce reliance on imports. Officials expect the farm to strengthen Kazakhstan’s position in the domestic mushroom market significantly.
The new farm will increase local production and create opportunities for export growth. With government backing and modern technology, it is set to play a key role in Kazakhstan’s agricultural development. The facility’s expansion plans aim to further reduce the country’s dependence on imported mushrooms in the coming year.
