Kazakh Research Institute of Plant Protection and Quarantine (KazRIPPQ)

What Kazakh Research Institute of Plant Protection and Quarantine (KazRIPPQ) does

KazRIPPQ (Kazakh Research Institute of Plant Protection and Quarantine) is a Kazakh government-affiliated applied research institute operating as a ТОО (limited liability partnership) and the sole authorized scientific body in Kazakhstan responsible for conducting registration tests on pesticides and agrochemicals, performing phytosanitary certification, and delivering laboratory diagnostic and field-monitoring services to the agricultural sector. The institute's core work spans entomology, phytopathology, mycology, herbology, and molecular-genetic diagnostics of plant pathogens, supported by a biochemistry laboratory, an indication and forecast service, and a remote-sensing capability built on UAV/NDVI field surveys.

The institute commercializes a portfolio of proprietary biological plant-protection products — notably Mikolar M and Mikolar B (biofungicides), Ak Kobelek (entomophagous bioagent for locust and pest control), and bioagents (entomophages, including a bioagent production facility in the South Kazakhstan branch) — alongside contract services such as pre-sowing seed treatment (barley, wheat, oats, soy, flax, chickpea, corn), pesticide residue analysis, phytopathology diagnostics, and quarantine pest identification. It also operates a seed laboratory evaluating sowing qualities of agricultural crops and serves agricultural producers (large and mid-sized farms, agro-holdings), pesticide registrants/manufacturers, the forestry sector, and urban green-space programs.

The revenue model is hybrid: budget-funded research mandates from the Ministry of Agriculture combined with fee-based laboratory testing, certification services, and product sales of biological crop-protection inputs. Geographically, KazRIPPQ is headquartered in Almaty with two operational branches (Kostanay in the north, South Kazakhstan), runs a Council of Young Scientists with approximately 57 members, and maintains international collaborations with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU), al-Farabi KazNU, and the EU Erasmus+ AGROKAZ program, alongside capacity-building links with Arizona State University.

Name

Kazakh Research Institute of Plant Protection and Quarantine (KazRIPPQ)

Legal name

Казахский научно-исследовательский институт защиты и карантина растений имени Жазкена Жиембаева

Website

https://niizkr.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KazRIPPQ is Kazakhstan's sole authorized government research institute for plant protection and quarantine, providing biological crop-protection products (Mikolar, Ak Kobelek), pesticide registration testing, phytosanitary certification, and molecular-genetic diagnostics to agricultural producers, registrants, and the forestry sector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Plant Protection & Phytosanitary Research Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Biologicals Regulatory, Testing & Quality Assurance Services (AFABAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pathogen & Disease Diagnostics Services (Plant, Soil, Water) (AFACAKAG), Emerging Contaminants Testing (PFAS, Microplastics) (AFALAFAI)

Keywords

• Plant protection research
• Biological pest control
• Phytosanitary laboratory services
• Pesticide registration testing
• Agricultural quarantine services

Headquarters

HQ city

Almaty

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KazRIPPQ is a Kazakhstan-based scientific research institute that develops and produces biological plant protection products (entomopathogenic bacteria-based preparations Mikolar M and B, Ak Kobelek biological preparation, and beneficial arthropod bioagents) and provides phytosanitary laboratory testing, seed health treatment, pesticide registration and toxicology services, UAV-based remote field monitoring, and forest pathology surveys. It serves agricultural producers, pesticide manufacturers, and forestry organizations across Kazakhstan via its Almaty headquarters, a Testing Center for Phytosanitary Laboratory Analysis (ICFLA), and two regional branches.

Product overview

KazRIPPQ operates as a research institute offering a portfolio of biological plant protection products and agricultural laboratory services. The core products include biological control agents (bioagents), biological preparations Ak Kobelek and Mikolar (M and B formulations) against locusts, and elite seedlings of poplar and turangi. The service portfolio encompasses phytosanitary laboratory analysis (phytopathology and pesticide toxicology testing), seed health treatment and phytosanitary certification, remote sensing and UAV-based field monitoring with NDVI mapping, registration and production testing of pesticides, and urban green space protection. These offerings form an integrated plant protection system combining biological methods with modern diagnostic technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ак Кобелек (Ak Kobelek): Biological product for plant protection.
• Миколар (Mikolar)
• Биоагенты (Bioagents)
• Испытательный Центр Фитосанитарного Лабораторного Анализа (ИЦФЛА)

Products and services

• Bioagents — Beneficial Arthropods (Биоагенты) Beneficial arthropods (entomophagous insects) produced for biological pest control in open and enclosed growing environments, targeting pests of cotton, vegetables, grain, and other crops. Sold to agricultural producers and forestry organizations.
• Ak Kobelek Biological Preparation (Ак Кобелек) Biological preparation for plant protection against pests and diseases, offered as an environmentally safe alternative to chemical pesticides for agricultural producers.
• Mikolar M and Mikolar B Locust Control Preparations (Миколар М и В) Biological preparations based on proprietary strains of entomopathogenic bacteria for protecting plants against locust pests. Sold to agricultural producers and pest control operators as environmentally safe locust control alternatives.
• Elite Seedlings of Poplar and Turangi (Элитные саженцы тополя, туранги) Production and sale of elite planting material of turanga poplar and poplar hybrids, propagated using biotechnology methods. Sold to forestry enterprises, municipal green space programs, and tree nurseries for afforestation and landscaping.
• Mobile Laboratory Field Services (Передвижная лаборатория) On-site scientific accompaniment using a mobile laboratory to provide field and orchard diagnostics, plant protection consultations, and phytosanitary support directly to agricultural producers.
• Phytosanitary Examination and Seed Health Treatment (Фитоэкспертиза и оздоровление семян) Phytopathological examination of seeds and seed health treatment (оздоровление) using proprietary protective-stimulating compositions to increase germination and yield by 30-40%. Offered to agricultural producers and seed companies.
• Remote Sensing, Mapping and UAV Field Monitoring (Дистанционное зондирование, картография и мониторинг с БПЛА) UAV-based aerial surveys and NDVI vegetation index analysis to create field maps, monitor crop conditions, and support precision agriculture decision-making for agricultural producers.
• Registration and Production Testing of Pesticides (Регистрационные и производственные испытания пестицидов) Organization and conduct of registration and production testing of pesticide preparations, development of application regulations, and study of pesticide residues in soil and harvest. Required service for pesticide manufacturers seeking regulatory approval in Kazakhstan.
• Pesticide Residue, Heavy Metal, Nitrate and Mycotoxin Determination (Определение остаточных количеств пестицидов) Laboratory determination of residual quantities of pesticides, heavy metals, nitrates, and mycotoxins in agricultural products, soil, and water using gas-liquid chromatography, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. Provided to agricultural producers, food safety agencies, and researchers.
• Urban Green Space Protection Services (Защита городских зеленых насаждений) Forest pathology surveys and application of biological agents for protection of urban green spaces, natural parks, gardens, and forest nurseries from harmful organisms. Provided to municipal authorities, park administrations, and forestry enterprises.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seed treatment increases crop yield by 30-40% (e.g., wheat yield from 1.54 t/ha to 2.20 t/ha, soybean yield from 3.15 t/ha to 4.50 t/ha, tomato yield from 21 t/ha to 30 t/ha)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKazNU is a key academic partner for research collaboration, personnel training, and joint scientific projects in plant protection and quarantine sciences. The institute cooperates with KazNU for doctoral programs and academic exchanges.
• Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKazNARU is a major partner in agricultural science research, providing academic support and collaborating on scientific projects related to plant protection, phytopathology, and agricultural sciences.
• Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational scientific partner in plant protection and agricultural research, collaborating on cross-border phytosanitary issues and sharing research methodologies in plant protection technologies.
• Arizona State University, USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research partner collaborating on specific problems of forest protection and protection of grain stocks from pests, contributing to the institute's international scientific exchange.
• International agricultural and pharmaceutical companies (Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Bulgaria, Belarus, USA, Turkey, Poland, Hungary)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMore than 17 foreign firms from Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Bulgaria, Belarus, USA, Turkey, Poland, and Hungary participate in annual joint testing of chemical and biological preparations, adapting products to local conditions and determining application rates, timing, and frequency against pests of technical crops and grain stocks.
• Erasmus+ AGROKAZ Consortium (EU-funded project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERASMUS-EDU-2022-CBHE-STRAND-2 project aimed at developing dual education programs in agroecology at three Kazakhstan universities. The project focuses on reducing the gap between employer requirements and personnel training, providing modern knowledge in resource-saving technologies, quality product manufacturing, and agroecological monitoring. Partner universities in Serbia, Croatia, Greece, and other EU countries provide best practices in dual education.
• International research organizations (Russia, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Poland, Serbia, USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute staff participate in international conferences and seminars in neighboring and distant countries covering forest protection, grain storage protection, and integrated pest management topics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CABI (Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International): Inter-governmental not-for-profit organization providing scientific expertise in plant health, pest diagnosis, and biological control across developing agricultural economies. Comparable in that it conducts plant-protection research and diagnostics for government and agricultural clients globally.
• Syngenta Group: Global agrochemical and seed major with a growing biologicals portfolio (e.g., biocontrol products via Syngenta Biologicals). Represents a large incumbent that competes both as a customer of KazRIPPQ's registration services and as a competitor in the biologicals market.
• Eurofins Scientific (Agro Testing): Global testing-services group with a dedicated agricultural testing division offering pesticide residue, mycotoxin, and phytosanitary analysis at industrial scale. Comparable to KazRIPPQ's Pesticide Toxicology and Phytopathology Laboratory services but operating globally with much higher throughput.
• SGS (Agricultural Services): Global inspection, verification, testing and certification company with substantial agricultural testing operations (pesticide residue, seed health, soil). Comparable as an internationally scaled alternative for the testing and certification services KazRIPPQ provides domestically.

Direct peers

• All-Russian Institute of Plant Protection (VIZR): The Russian counterpart state research institute for plant protection, founded in 1929, performing equivalent R&D on biological and chemical plant protection, pesticide testing, and phytosanitary diagnostics. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and product categories (biopesticides, beneficial arthropods, seed health).
• ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR): Indian Council of Agricultural Research institute dedicated to biological control of crop pests, mass production of bioagents (Trichogramma, Chrysoperla, etc.), and biopesticide development. Highly comparable in biological-control product portfolio and pest-diagnostic services.
• Certis Biologicals: Dedicated global biological crop protection company producing biopesticides and beneficial microbials. Comparable as a commercial-scale peer in the same biological plant-protection category KazRIPPQ serves, illustrating the commercial benchmark for scaling biologicals.

Regional players

• LASKOWICZ Laboratorium Analiz Przemysłowych: Polish/Central European testing laboratory providing pesticide residue, mycotoxin, and phytosanitary analysis to agricultural clients. Comparable as a regional peer in the same testing-services niche as KazRIPPQ's ICFLA laboratory, illustrating competition from well-established regional laboratories.

Others

• Agroscope (Swiss federal agricultural research): Swiss federal agricultural research agency covering plant protection, variety testing, and agroecology. Comparable as a state-affiliated research peer in plant protection and pesticide efficacy testing, though operating in a far more developed commercial and regulatory context.

Emerging players

• Bioceres Crop Solutions: Latin American agricultural biologicals company producing microbial and biochemical crop protection and seed-treatment products. Comparable as a commercial-scale biologicals player illustrating how a regional player can scale biological crop-protection IP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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