MINSK, Oct 26 (BelTA) – Belarus expects a record cereal harvest of around 11 million tonnes in 2022, Belarus Minister of Agriculture and Food Igor Brylo said at Belarus’ dairy industry forum, BelTA learned.
“To date, Belarusian farmers have harvested 9. 8 million tons of cereals, adding rapeseed. Cereal yields increased by more than five cents per hectare compared to last year. We are on a record harvest for Belarus. It will produce 11 million tons, Brylo said.
In January-September 2022, farms of all categories (agricultural organizations, farms, relatives circle farms) reported agricultural production of Br 23. 9 billion, up 4. 9% year-on-year at comparable prices. production, which is a smart thing for the livestock industry. We see customers to intensify the production of milk and meat of all kinds and, consequently, their processing next year,” the minister said.
“In the context of growing considerations about food shortages and emerging costs of agricultural products, this year’s harvest is helping to saturate the domestic off-season market and export food products to foreign markets, where they are most in demand due to their high quality,” Brylo said.
The International Forum of the Belarusian Dairy Industry takes position in Minsk on October 26-27. The forum highlights the tactics of Belarus’ positions in the world dairy market and earning more from sanctioned milk, what to supply to Russian regions, how to diversify exports and imports, how to locate new appliance and packaging suppliers, and how to optimize logistics. Business leaders and senior executives will meet with industry experts and officials to discuss trends, challenges and market position opportunities.