Belarus' agricultural sector expands production potential, exports

The Belarusian agro-industrial complex is increasing its production potential and expands the geography of exports, Belarus' Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Subbotin said at a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the Council of the Republic in the Oval Hall of the House of Government on 29 November, BelTA has learned.

“The agro-industrial complex is one of the priorities of the Belarusian state policy. This is the most important area of activity which defines food, social, and political stability in society. Considerable results have been achieved in recent years. The basic criteria of food security have been guaranteed. The production potential is growing, and the geography of exports is expanding,” Aleksandr Subbotin said.

Belarus ranked 23rd in the Global Food Security ranking in 2020. The country was 36th in 2019. The availability of national programs and development of regulatory documents in food quality and safety were highly appreciated (26th position worldwide and 18th in Europe).