The five regions of Belarus plans to raise at least 1 million tons of grain. This was reported to President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko during his working trip to Minsk region, Deputy Prime Minister Michael Brown, BelTA has learned.
As reported to the head of state, as of July 31, the country harvested 27% of the area with an average yield of 34 t / ha. Milled about 2 million tons of grain. According to Mikhail light brown, all areas with the exception of Gomel, come out of the 1 million tonnes. With regard to the Gomel region, is due to the difficult weather conditions it is planned to collect about 800 thousand. Tons of grain, while higher expected corn crop. Alexander Lukashenko instructed to provide all necessary assistance to the Gomel region. "If you need something to provide for and help - it is necessary to provide for and help" - he said.
According to Mikhail light brown, grain harvest is expected this year at the level of 7.5-7.8 million tons, corn - 1.5 million tons. He said that every day increases grain yield. Deputy Prime Minister pointed out that the country has about 500 thousand. Tons of food grain stocks, which allows for 1.5-2 years to provide them with the population. Speaking about the wheat, Michael Brown said its high quality this year. It is expected that it will be a crop of over 3 million tons.
The President pointed to the need for reserve feed the livestock industry. According to the vice-premier, despite some delays in their preparation, in the moment the situation has leveled off, and have the opportunity to procure 103% compared to last year.
"Last year was the highest level in the plant. And we agreed that you can not go down below!" - Recalled the head of state.
