August 5, 2013

Belarus milk, meat output to rise in 2013

The President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko was told during his working trip to Minsk Oblast on August 2 that the country is expected to produce more meat and milk this year.

Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA) has learned that in 2013 the output growth rate of the Belarusian meat husbandry industry may reach 106% as against 2012. At present milk production is slightly behind last year's figures, however, agricultural companies plan to secure a 103% output growth rate thanks to higher output in the next few months.

The head of state was also informed about current sales of meat and dairy products. "The market situation for milk is splendid. The volume of sales, prices, and profitability are on the rise," noted Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Leonid Zayats.

As for meat products, there is a demand and sales, however, there are minor difficulties concerning the sale of ready-made products. Meanwhile, the situation is expected to be mended soon.

In Minsk District Alexander Lukashenko visited a dairy farm of the agricultural enterprise Minsky of the company OAO DorORS. The President was informed about the fulfilment of his instructions to reconstruct dairy farms in Minsk Oblast. According to Minsk Oblast Governor Boris Batura, 209 out of 323 farms have been reconstructed or about 65% of the target. The Governor noted that the oblast may finish reconstructing all the farms by September 1, 2013.