Belarus has successfully sown and harvested 50% of its new winter barley crop, with a productivity of 37.8 centners, resulting in a harvest of almost half a million tons. The country aims to harvest a total of 2,125,000 hectares of grain crops. The Minister of Agriculture and Food, Anatoly Linevich, has announced plans to start autumn sowing earlier due to favorable weather conditions, and emphasized the potential for high yields with the implementation of new technologies, organized approach, discipline, and dedication.