What is being done to provide agricultural enterprises and summer residents of Belarus with domestic seeds

Published 2024년 12월 9일

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President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus has emphasized the importance of advancing science and technology in agriculture to ensure technological sovereignty, food security, and increased export opportunities. During a meeting with the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, he discussed the progress in the seed sector and the challenges it faces. The president highlighted the success of domestic varieties of malting barley and corn in reducing production costs and achieving desired quality characteristics. The Brest region's agricultural enterprises have benefited from high-quality seed material of domestic selection, leading to record gross threshing and achieving self-sufficiency in grain production. The country has almost ceased purchasing hard wheat varieties, opting for domestic selection for pasta production. This approach has been key in achieving food security and breaking stereotypes about Belarus's agricultural capabilities.

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The President pays great attention to the development of the agricultural sector. Achievements in it depend on many factors. Including the combination of science and practice. Recently, Alexander Lukashenko held a meeting with members of the working group on the analysis of the activities of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. A fundamental conversation took place on topical issues. Ensuring technological sovereignty and food security, increasing export opportunities - scientific contribution plays a significant role here. What has been done in the seed sector in recent years and what tasks does it face in the near future? Alexander Lukashenko: - I have said many times that a breakthrough is impossible without a new scientific and technological basis - through selection, increased productivity, compliance with technologies in both crop production and livestock farming. There is a certain basis, but today a more significant result is needed. November 8, 2024, at the ...

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