From exhibition to field operations: Baiterek Holding unveils a pilot project for the leasing of agricultural drones

During the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, the Baiterek Holding has been consistently expanding the use of advanced technologies within its business support instruments, focusing on the implementation of practical solutions for the real economy. At the international technology forum AI & Digital Bridge 2026 in Astana, the Holding showcased digital developments and technological solutions from its subsidiaries, aimed at enhancing production efficiency, fostering entrepreneurship, and integrating artificial intelligence into key economic sectors. A highlight of the exhibition stand was an agricultural drone, which clearly demonstrated how modern technology can be applied in agriculture to boost productivity and create new opportunities for domestic farmers.

The forum is taking place from October 1 to 3 at the EXPO International Exhibition Center. During the event, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, visited an exhibition of projects focused on artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and robotics. The showcased innovations are designed to integrate technology into the economy and public administration, as well as to develop the nation’s digital infrastructure.

The Baiterek Holding stand was also visited by Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who was given a tour of the Holding’s exhibition.

As noted by Usen Galym, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Baiterek Holding, the Holding serves as a digital partner for the forum. The stand features solutions from its subsidiaries, with a special emphasis on a pilot project for the leasing of agricultural drones.

“Introducing new technologies is essential for increasing the productivity of farmers.”

“Agricultural drones help with crop treatment, terrain mapping, and the digitization of fields. Unlike traditional agricultural machinery, they do not leave tracks or damage crops as they move across a field, and they also make it possible to cover a larger area in the same amount of time,” he noted.

The practical application of this technology depends on the availability of financing for agricultural producers. According to Usen Galym, farmers interested in acquiring an agricultural drone can learn about the leasing process on the official website of KazAgroFinance JSC, a subsidiary of the Holding.

“We want farmers to understand the steps involved in moving from simply learning about the technology to actually implementing it in their operations. The KazAgroFinance website features a catalog of financial products. By navigating to the section on agricultural drones, users can find a step-by-step guide on how to acquire such equipment through a lease,” said the Deputy Head of the Holding.

The Holding’s participation in the forum will continue as part of the business program. On October 2 at 6:00 PM, Yerzhan Zhakupov, Director of the Digitalization Department at the Baiterek Holding, will take part in a panel session titled “Telecom Data: A Foundation for Management and a Key Source for AI,” held in the Steppe Hall.