Belarus expects unprecedented harvest this year

This year Belarus expects a bigger crop yield than last year, however, it is necessary to resolve a number of issues in order to finish harvesting in time and without losses, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a hybrid meeting on 19 July, BelTA has learned.  

The head of state noted that now is the most crucial stage of the harvesting effort. “This year, the situation should be much better than in previous years. Especially when it comes to harvesting crops and grass. We have never supported agriculture more than this year. Equipment was provided and financial issues were resolved. I warn everyone against failing to deliver results. We have an unprecedented harvest on the fields today,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.

According to him, this year’s yield is expected to be significantly higher than last year’s. The president was told that the gross grain harvest will be about 10 million tonnes. Yet, Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized: this should be a bare minimum.

“This is in theory. For the most part, grain crops are still on the fields, they need to be harvested quickly and without losses. In this case we will meet all the country’s needs for grain and fodder for the entire year and we will also save on imports. Yet, we have some hidden issues as usual,” the president noted.