Brylo: sanctions are not as sensitive for the Belarusian agro-industrial complex as the West would like

March 12, Minsk. Sanctions are not as sensitive for the Belarusian agro-industrial complex as the West would like. This was stated by the Minister of Agriculture and Food of Belarus Igor Brylo on the air of Alfa Radio, BelTA reports with reference to.

"Sanctions are not as sensitive for our agro-industrial complex as the West would like. We have a range of dairy products - more than 1.5 thousand items, a range of meat products - more than 1 thousand items. No other country in the world has such an assortment. According to meat, dairy products, we are several times higher than domestic consumption.One person on average consumes a little more than 200 kg of milk per year, and last year we produced 828 kg per capita - this is the fourth or fifth place in the world.Yes, there are subtleties in some specific products, for example, cheese with white mold. But we will replace this position as well. A line has been installed at the Minsk Dairy Plant No. 1, and a trial batch has been produced," said Igor Brylo.

He stressed that all issues related to fruits and vegetables are also resolved. “We will fill the production capacities of our greenhouses to the maximum, we will be engaged in both modernization and construction of new ones in order to grow greens, tomatoes, cucumbers. We have potatoes, cabbage in the amount that allows us not only to provide the domestic market, but also to sell abroad "We exported almost 200,000 tons of potatoes in two months of this year. There is a small problem with fruits, the same citrus fruits do not grow here. But we are in daily dialogue with retail chains, businessmen who supply these products. There are nuances Nevertheless, there are new suppliers, and these products will also remain on our shelves," the minister said.

“We will pay attention to some sensitive positions and maybe make some programs for them so that the shelves are still full. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food will make every effort to preserve the wide range and high quality of Belarusian products,” - said Igor Brylo.