Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Belarus: This year we plan to produce 640 thousand tons of cattle meat

This year, Belarus plans to produce 640,000 tons of cattle meat. This was stated by the head of the main department for the intensification of animal husbandry and fisheries activities of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Natalya Sonich, BelTA informs. In the production of cattle in Belarus, more than 90% of black-and-white cattle are used. In addition, 161 agricultural organizations are engaged in the cultivation of Aberdeen Angus, Limousines, Herefords, as well as crossbreeds of generations, of which 32 enterprises are engaged in purebred breeding. “Belarusian state breeding enterprises are actively developing in the regions. Last year alone, we exported Aberdeen Angus, limousines and Herefords for more than $1 million,” the specialist noted. She assured that all these breeds are not much different in terms ...