Rusy called the ratio of farmland and cattle in the Stolin region indicative

July 13, Stolin. The ratio of the area of ​​agricultural land and the number of cattle in the Stolin region is indicative. Mikhail Rusy, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Regional Policy and Local Self-Government of the Council of the Republic, stated this at a meeting of the regional executive committee, BelTA has learned.

He drew attention to the fact that one of the main directions of the country's development for the five-year period, determined by the head of state at the VI All-Belarusian People's Assembly, is the integrated development of the regions. Only a strong economy will make it possible to solve problems in the social sphere and improve people's well-being.

The meeting discussed the results of socio-economic development and implementation of the budget of the Stolin region for the first half of the year. In particular, the main forecast indicator - the growth rate of gross agricultural output - amounted to 115.6% in January - May, while the forecast for the half year was 101%. According to operational information, in January-June this figure will be 110.7% compared to last year.

Currently, there are 90.5 thousand heads of cattle in the region , which is more than the level of last year by 1580 heads. Including the livestock of the dairy herd is 24 thousand (+1825 cows). During the first half of the year, 88 thousand tons of milk were produced here - 14.2 thousand tons more than last year. The task is to maintain the momentum and at the end of the year to get at least 170 thousand tons of milk.

"All agricultural organizations of the district ensured the growth rate of gross milk production compared to the corresponding level of last year. The volume of production in comparable prices amounted to Br90.3 million . volume of milk production ensured a 145% increase in revenue," said Vasily Litvinkevich, First Deputy Chairman of the District Executive Committee - Head of the Department for Agriculture and Food.

In January-May, agricultural organizations of the region invested Br42 million in fixed assets, which is 162% compared to the same period last year. According to the results of the first half of the year, investments of Br52 million are expected, or 158% compared to the level of 2022. "Currently, construction of three dairy farms is underway, 18 units of agricultural machinery and equipment have been purchased," the head of the district agricultural production added.

Chairman of the National Bank Pavel Kallaur also took part in the meeting. Mikhail Rusy in the afternoon met with the staff of JSC "David-Gorodok Electromechanical Plant".

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