Kazakhstan’s potential for organic agriculture is considered to be significant. Organic production is part of a government-endorsed “green economy” initiative, and is included in the current country programming framework with FAO.

Successful expansion of organic production, though, will require improvements in several areas:  knowledge and capability for organic production, quality control, certification, and appropriate national institutions, laws and regulations.

A recently initiated FAO project is introducing new organic legislation, strengthening Kazakhstan’s institutional capacity, helping with development of a national strategic plan, and establishing an inspection and certification system for organic production.