The discussion was attended by the leadership of the agrarian bloc in the government, the head of the State Control Committee and the leadership of the northern region. Taking into account climatic conditions and peculiarities of land fertility, it is inappropriate to grow large amounts of grain in Vitebsk oblast. Alexander Lukashenko spoke about reorientation of crop areas more than once. The main specialization of the agrarian and industrial complex of the northern region should be connected with meat cattle breeding. Negotiations are currently under way with Chinese investors on the construction of joint ventures. Today the President also instructed to maximize efforts at the finish of autumn field work. 5 million tons of products are still in the fields. It is necessary to harvest it quickly, the weather demands it. All works must be completed by November, 7.
In addition to the record grain harvest, the productivity of vegetables is 12% higher than last year. The total harvest will be about 650 thousand tons. It is planned to export half a million tons of potatoes.
In two days farmers will finish harvesting flax. Approaches in the agro-industrial complex in the Vitebsk region will be adjusted.
Particular attention is given to preparing the soil for spring-field work: the future harvest will depend on its quality. It is necessary to plow more than a million hectares. The President instructed the agrarians to accelerate the work.
