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Belarus agriculture output sees 2.9% increase
In January-October 2017 Belarus' agricultural output rose by 2.9%, Belarus' Agriculture and Food Minister Leonid Zayats said at a press conference at BelTA's press center.
“In January-October the agricultural sector displayed positive growth dynamics. The agricultural production in all categories of farms rose by 2.9%, in state-run agricultural organisations by 3.8%,” the minister said.
The minister pointed out that advances have been made in crop production as well. The minister said “Progress has been achieved in the production of sugar beet. The harvest made up over 4.9 million tonnes, with the yield at 50 tonnes per hectare (up 5.6 tonnes from last year)."
"The potato yield has improved as well,” Leonid Zayats said. He added that the area under potatoes was reduced this year. However, thanks to the growth in yield, the country secured the gross crop at the level of 2016.
Leonid Zayats said that 645,000 tonnes of vegetables were harvested in Belarus this year. “We have fully ensured the stabilisation stocks of potatoes and other vegetables and also created reserves for exports."
"Last year we sold abroad about 300,000 tonnes of potatoes. The price for potatoes has recently increased, and we have some 300,000 tonnes for exports this year as well,” he said.