A plant for the production of extruded fish feed worth over 7 billion tenge is planned to be built in the Tselinograd district of the Akmola region, the regional akimat reported. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The enterprise with a capacity of up to 25,000 tonnes of product per year is intended to be launched in 2027, creating 75 jobs.
The project is being implemented by Poseydon LLP, which already operates a fish farming enterprise in the district. The 10-hectare aquaculture farm specializes in rainbow trout and is designed to produce 70 tonnes of marketable fish per year.
Deputy Akim of the region Yernar Zharkeshov visited the enterprise and reviewed the plans for the plant's construction. It will produce feed for carp and salmon fish species.
According to Zharkeshov, the project aligns with the president's instructions on developing the manufacturing industry and deep processing of agricultural products. The region is ready to assist in its implementation, including in obtaining state support measures.
The akimat expects that the launch of production will reduce the dependence of domestic fish farms on imported feed and strengthen the industry's feed base.
"We are interested in developing fish farming in the region and are ready to share our accumulated experience, provide fry for stocking water bodies and feed, as well as train specialists. Our own feed production will expand the capabilities of fish farms and increase the volumes of marketable fish cultivation," noted Yerbol Suleimenov, General Director of Poseydon LLP.
The existing aquaculture farm uses recirculating water supply technology. It allows fish to be grown year-round regardless of climatic conditions. Up to 95% of the water used undergoes multi-stage purification and is returned to the production cycle.
The enterprise also processes trout: it produces steaks, lightly salted fish, and hot and cold smoked products. They are supplied to restaurants and major retail chains in Astana, as well as to other regions.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that a Polish investor plans to build an enterprise with a capacity of 4,000 tonnes of fish per year in the East Kazakhstan region. The project envisages a full production cycle — from fish reproduction and cultivation to deep processing and export of finished products.