Belarus produced agricultural products worth Br18.7 billion in January-August

September 15, Minsk . In January-August, Belarus produced agricultural products worth Br18.7 billion, BelTA was told by the National Statistical Committee.

Agricultural organizations produced products worth Br16.7 billion, or in comparable prices 1.4% less than in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Farms of all categories produced livestock and poultry (in live weight) 1181.3 thousand tons, which is 3.1% more than in January-August last year, Milk - 5599.5 thousand tons (5.5% more). Agricultural organizations account for 97.4% of livestock and poultry production (in live weight), 97.7% of milk and 82.6% of egg production.

As of September 1, 2023, agricultural organizations owned 4.2 million heads of cattle , including 1.4 million cows. The number of pigs amounted to 2.3 million heads.