Grain harvest in Belarus this year will exceed 9 million tons

November 9, MINSK. The grain harvest in Belarus this year will amount to more than 9 million tons, Minister of Agriculture and Food Ivan Krupko told journalists today on the sidelines of the international specialized wholesale exhibition-fair, BelTA has learned.

"We will receive more than 9 million tons of cereals, corn and rapeseed in general. The state order at the level of 1 million tons has already been secured. That is, the country is provided with food grain for full needs. Livestock will also be fully provided with grassy fodder and feed grain to fulfill the tasks stand for 2022 in terms of growth in the production of MILK, beef, pork, poultry MEAT," said Ivan Krupko.

The Minister also touched upon the topic of Belarusian food exports. According to him, the goal is to reach $7 billion by 2025. “This year, the share of the Russian market is more than 70%. it remains more premium as a strategic partner market, but its share in our deliveries is gradually decreasing. exports of food. Deliveries to the CIS countries, the EU, Africa, as well as to CHINA are growing. That is, we are seeing an increase in all markets," he noted.