Abstract
The intensification of compound feed production in Kazakhstan is driven by the expansion of the livestock sector, one of the main components of the country’s food security and an indicator of the state’s economic and social stability. The objective is to substantiate theoretical and methodological approaches to developing practical recommendations for ensuring the production of compound feed products in the republic based on sustainable development of the industry. Methods include econometric analysis, comparison and generalization using official data from the Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, systematization of factors determining priority directions for the transformation of the feed segment and minimization of import dependence, monographic method for analyzing theoretical aspects of economic relations in the feed industry, and conjunctural analysis to study current trends in the formation of feed resources considering influencing conditions. Results – the authors state the necessity of real measures and practical steps to stimulate the domestic feed industry, which gradually replaces imports and creates a solid base for livestock production. This will enable the establishment of new enterprises, supply agricultural producers with feed, and ensure growth in animal productivity in agricultural formations and feedlots. Large companies are actively developing, meeting demand and introducing innovative technologies; although mandatory certification for compound feed mixtures is not required, compliance is confirmed through declaration according to national standards. A specific feature is the production of feed products and protein-vitamin supplements (PVS) for livestock and poultry. Conclusions – the modern strategy of the feed cluster should be focused on the active application of innovations, which will contribute to efficient management of technological and economic cycles, reduction of costs and product cost, decreased labor intensity, and will positively affect the competitiveness of the agrarian sector in the long term