Alexander Subbotin: "Next week we plan to start the active phase of harvesting the entire grain acreage"

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko held a conference call. During the call, two main issues were considered – the progress of the current harvesting campaign and overcoming the consequences of the natural disaster. Heads of departments and chairmen of regional executive committees were heard.

Alexander Subbotin, Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee:

– Today, the harvesting of winter barley is being completed, and next week we plan to begin the active phase of threshing the entire grain acreage. We expect a fairly good harvest. We have over 1,000 grain harvesting combines, 99% of which have passed technical inspection. 490 people have been involved to assist rural workers, including 150 combine operators from housing and communal services, forestry, and industrial enterprises. The Ministry of Defense is also lending a hand.

Next week, we will complete the harvesting of winter rapeseed. One-fifth of the required volume has been delivered against the state order.

Although the harvesting has not yet reached full capacity, preparations for laying the foundation for the future harvest have already begun. Straw is being cleared, and 5,000 hectares have been plowed for winter barley. The sowing of this crop will begin on August 1.

One-fifth of the flax areas have been weeded. The procurement of fodder for the second cutting is ongoing, with at least two teams working in each district.

Source: vitebsk-region.gov.by