Belarus produced agricultural products worth Br23.9 billion in January-September

October 17, MINSK . In Belarus, agricultural products worth Br23.9 billion were produced in January-September, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee.

Agricultural organizations produced products worth Br19.6 billion, or in comparable prices 1.1% more than in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Farms of all categories produced 1331.6 thousand tons of livestock and poultry (in live weight), which is 3.2% more than in January-September last year, MILK - 6290.2 thousand tons (5.6% more). Agricultural organizations account for 97.4% of livestock and poultry production (in live weight), 97.7% of milk and 83.1% of egg production.

As of October 1, 2023, agricultural organizations owned 4.2 million heads of cattle , or 1.1% more compared to the same period, including cows - 1.4 million heads (100.1%). The number of pigs amounted to 2.4 million heads, which is 0.6% more than at the corresponding date of the previous year.