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Shoppers in Astana can buy food directly from producers on October 25 at the Dala Dami fair at Kazanat racecourse. Producers from the Karaganda and Kostanay regions are selling their goods there. According to the Ministry of Trade, the fairs allow residents to buy fresh food from producers and farmers to sell without unnecessary middlemen (inbusiness.kz). The ministry says making food affordable is one of the fairs’ aims.
Where to buy food from farmers in Astana
The fair featuring the Karaganda and Kostanay regions takes place on October 24 and 25 at Kazanat racecourse in the capital. This is the place to go today to buy food from these regions.
Astana remains one of the main venues for Dala Dami fairs. Agricultural producers from different regions of Kazakhstan regularly sell their goods here. The capital’s fairs are part of a broader programme covering the country’s regions and major cities.
Who is selling food this weekend
More than 140 agricultural producers and businesses from the two regions have come to the capital. Together, they have brought more than 3 thousand tonnes of food. These supplies are for the fair over the October 24–25 weekend.
Both agricultural producers and businesses are taking part. The Ministry of Trade says the fairs support domestic producers and help develop trade between regions.
How trade without unnecessary middlemen works
At Dala Dami fairs, producers can sell their goods directly to shoppers. Residents, in turn, can buy fresh food from the people who produce it. This is how the Ministry of Trade describes direct trade at these venues.
The ministry explains the programme’s purpose:
“Dala Dami fairs are held across the country to provide people with affordable agricultural products, support domestic producers and develop direct trade between farmers and shoppers.”
For shoppers buying food from producers, this format offers a practical opportunity to deal directly with those taking part in the fair. Selling without unnecessary middlemen is part of the trading model the ministry describes.
How much food was offered across Kazakhstan
More than 7.5 thousand tonnes of food were offered at fairs in Kazakhstan’s regions and major cities this week. This nationwide total includes the goods sent to Astana.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Dala Dami helps domestic producers reach more markets. Another aim is to make food more affordable for the public. The ministry links these goals to the development of trade between regions.
When the fairs began in the capital
Interregional fairs have been held in Astana since September 19. Agricultural producers from most of Kazakhstan’s regions have taken part during that time.
This weekend, two regions are selling their goods in the capital. The Karaganda and Kostanay regions are taking part in the ongoing series of interregional fairs.
In plain English
If you want to buy food directly from producers on October 25, head to Kazanat racecourse in Astana. The Dala Dami fair is taking place there, with goods from the Karaganda and Kostanay regions. For shoppers, the practical benefit of this format is the chance to buy fresh food directly from those taking part.
