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Winter barley can be harvested earlier than other crops and the machinery can be used more evenly throughout the harvest season. Although winter barley is a demanding crop, it is still possible to secure high yields using the right technology.
“We had relatively good figures in January-May - the growth in value terms made up 114% compared to the same period last year. We sold our goods to over 100 countries for $2.8 billion. Our goal is to reach $7.8 billion by the end of the year. We will have to add more than $1 billion to the previous year's level,” said Igor Brylo.
Exports to China have increased significantly, and supplies to Russia are on the rise. “The price factor is good. That means that our products are in demand,” Igor Brylo said.
Food security is important for Belarus this time as never before, Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Igor Brylo told the media in Minsk on 26 July.
“We have achieved an adequate level of food self-sufficiency and are able to meet domestic needs in staple foods mostly from our own production. These staple foods include milk and meat, grain and potatoes, sugar and vegetable oil,” the minister said.