Harvest results, production and export of agricultural products discussed at meeting with President

12 ноября 2020
Completion of the harvest campaign, pricing and work plan for the next five years. The President discussed the work of agriculture with Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Subbotin and the Minister of Agriculture Ivan Krupko at the Palace of Independence today. The task has been set to complete all harvesting works and prepare for spring sowing by November 15. They touched on loans that were allocated to support the village. Debts must be repaid on time. Particular attention is paid to food prices. They must be accessible to people.

Alexander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus: "And one more topic that concerns the Deputy Prime Minister is the safety of the harvest and the supply of products to the stores. I asked to take control of the pricing in the country and control the main positions. The country will prepare stocks until May - June so that there is enough in the country, especially vegetables, potatoes, and so on. The governors of the vertical of power of local authorities need to take next provision of food in the spring, so that there is enough food in the country."

The agro-industrial complex of Belarus has withstood the period of coronavirus. Export of agricultural products for 9 months amounts at more than 4 billion dollars. This is 6% more than in the same period last year. Moreover, the export of Belarusian products has been replenished with 12 countries.
The harvesting campaign also showed a plus. A million tons of grain more have been threshed this year. Over 9 million tons was collected.