KAZAKH OPPORTUNITIES FOR UK GENETICS
The British Kazakh Society (BKS) in cooperation with UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) hosted an agri-business webinar on Wednesday 5th October 2023, with speakers from Kazakhstan and the UK, moderated by Rob Grinnall, UKECP (UK Export Certification Partnership). With a focus on promoting the export of UK livestock to Kazakhstan, the speakers discussed the importance of quality genetics and the benefits of genetic diversity as well as highlighting the investment opportunities in this field in Kazakhstan.
The panel comprised:
- Dave Skeels, Director, British Kazakh Society
- Tatyana Blazhiyevich (UK DBT, Agricultural Lead)
- Kalzhan Agrynbay, Project Manager, KazInvest, Astana who spoke on ‘Why Kazakhstan.’
- Henry Sanderson, International Sales Manager, Cogent Breeding Ltd, Chester, whose topic was ‘Genetics for the future.’
- Indira Beishova, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Head of the Genetic Laboratory of WKATU (West Kazakhstan Agrarian-Technical University), who summarised the projects being undertaken in researching livestock production
- Kevin Harrison, Chair of NSA English Committee, National Sheep Association, detailed ‘The importance of genetics and genetic diversity in the sheep flock’ showing how UK sheep breeds could help in all regions of the vast Kazakh farming landscape.
A recording of the webinar is available to BKS Members on their website. www.bksoc.org.uk
For further information, please contact Rob Grinnall rob.grinnall@ukecp.com