Abstract
The article examines the agricultural sector of Kazakhstan after independence in 1991, as well as problems and issues that arise during this process. The study used data from official statistics, policy documents and materials of the Department of Agriculture published on the website and articles on agrarian issues. The article highlights the social problems of agrarian sector that need to be addressed. Domestic grocery production is weak competitive both in foreign and national market due to low level of quality products. Kazakh producers are losing much part of the food market due to lack of capacity for processing of agricultural raw materials and to its low quality as well as to weak links between farmers and processors.