Minsk region almost 100% ready for spring field work

20 марта 2018

Technical inspectors of the Federation of Trade Unions joined the inspection of readiness of agricultural enterprises for spring field work across the country. Particular attention is paid to the preparation of equipment, the provision of workers with special clothing and footwear, proper living conditions and the organization of hot meals.

Where the snow came down, the agrarians have already begun to introduce potash fertilizers. The spring wedge of the central region is 560 thousand hectares. As for winter crops, the frosts and snow of the culture have survived with dignity.

Tractors, agricultural machinery, seeders - last year the economy of the northern region acquired more than a thousand units of equipment. The sown area in the northern region is 796 thousand hectares. Half is allocated for grain crops. This year the agrarians of Vitebsk Region intend to make every effort to collect a record harvest.

In the northern region of the country, assistance to farmers during spring field work will be provided by students of specialized colleges. Work on the sowing will also be specialists from cities and regional centers.