Export of Belarusian agricultural products to Primorsky Krai in 2020 increased by almost 70%

March 25, MINSK. The EXPORT of Belarusian agricultural products to the Primorsky Territory of RUSSIA in 2020 increased by almost 70%. This was reported to BelTA in the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Belarus following the meeting of the HEAD of the department Ivan Krupko with the delegation of the Primorsky Territory headed by Governor Oleg Kozhemyako.

"The trade turnover of agricultural products between Belarus and Primorsky Krai doubled compared to the level of 2019 and amounted to almost $3 million. Belarusian food exports to this region amounted to more than $2 million, an increase of almost 70% compared to 2019. Supplies of butter increased , fruits and berries, gelatin, SUGAR confectionery, prepared food products. The first deliveries of condensed MILK and cream, poultry MEAT have begun. Belarus is interested in the further development of trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation with Primorsky Krai," the press release said. service.

At the meeting, the parties considered such issues as increasing mutual trade, cooperation in the field of variety testing and supply of Belarusian seeds, planting material for fruit and berry crops, breeding stock to Primorsky Krai, designing livestock complexes in the Russian region, supply of agricultural machinery and equipment. The issues of personnel training were also touched upon - the organization of internships and retraining of specialists of the Primorsky Territory in higher agricultural educational institutions of Belarus. Ivan Krupko invited representatives of the Primorsky Territory to visit the Belagro-2021 International Specialized Exhibition, which will be held in Minsk from June 1 to 5.

“Belarus is ready to further increase the supply of agricultural products to the market of Primorsky Krai, primarily meat and dairy products. There is a great potential for cooperation in the design and supply of equipment for completing dairy farms manufactured by Gomelagrokomplekt OJSC, the supply of pedigree cattle of Belarusian selection. Enough There are good prospects for bilateral cooperation in the field of testing potato varieties of Belarusian selection, horticulture," the press service said.