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.04.24
17:39
Economy
Belarus’ energy independence at 27.5%
"The indicator of our energy independence, taking into account the BelNPP, is already 27.5%. Increasing the share of domestic energy resources in the fuel consumption mix plays a significant role in achieving this indicator. These are mainly biomass, peat, and renewables. The share of domestic energy resources stands at 17.4% (excluding energy from the BelNPP)," Vitaly Kretsky noted.
17:13
Society
Almost 137,000 large families open family capital deposits in Belarus
As of 1 April, a total of 83,685 families applied for permission to use family capital ahead of schedule. Of them, 67,998 applied to use the money to improve housing conditions, 9,269 to receive healthcare services, 6,413 to pay for education and five to buy health products for disabled people.
16:54
Politics
Belarus, Eswatini to create legal framework for bilateral relations
The parties discussed practical steps to develop the Belarus-Eswatini political dialogue and economic cooperation and outlined a specific action plan to create a legal framework for bilateral relations.
16:35
Economy
Belarus' industrial output up by 6.5% in January-March 2024
In March 2024 the industrial production index equaled 105.3% over March 2023, and 107.1% over February 2024.
16:00
Society
CEC: Belarusian People's Congress will determine strategic course for society, state
The Belarusian People's Congress will determine the course for strategic development of society and the state, Chairman of the Central Election Commission Igor Karpenko said at a meeting of the Belarusian Central Election Commission.
15:53
President
Lukashenko suggests building poultry breeding and genetics center
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko suggested creating a modern
poultry breeding and genetics center as he hosted a meeting to discuss
rural development and efficiency of the agricultural sector, BelTA has
learned.
15:26
President
Need for long-term strategy for Belarusian pig breeding industry emphasized
We need a 10-year strategy for the development of ultra-modern pig breeding farms in Belarus. The strategy should embrace all kinds of things: advanced genetics, feeds, environmental friendliness parameters. The goals are extra-ambitious: in-depth processing and export promotion, the president emphasized
15:14
President
Lukashenko orders to study efficiency of agricultural subsidies
“We need to look into this matter again. I feel that the worse an
enterprise performs, the more support it gets. Then why would they want
to work better? It’s just a waste of money,” said the head of state.
15:11
President
Belarusian agricultural industry urged to aim for $9bn in exports in 2024
Domestic food is supplied to more than 107 countries. The country earned almost $7.5 billion in 2023. "This is despite a sharp drop in world prices," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
14:48
President
Lukashenko: Enlargement strategy in agriculture has proved effective
The strategy to augment agricultural enterprises has proved to be
effective and this work should be completed by 2023, Belarusian
President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he hosted a meeting to discuss
rural development and efficiency of the agricultural sector, BelTA has
learned.
14:46
President
Belarusian agricultural industry urged to focus on in-depth processing
The head of state urged attentions to the processing sector. "We need to take a course for in-depth processing of raw materials, which creates high added value. Everything should be processed without exception," the Belarusian leader stressed.
14:30
President
Lukashenko: Labor shortage in agriculture can be solved by creating proper conditions in rural communities
According to him, another factor contributing to the labor shortage was the decision to credit the army service as the required work period on post-graduate job. "We will revisit this issue as well," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
14:10
President
Lukashenko outraged by mismanagement in agriculture
The head of state called discipline a key factor of success for any
business. That said, law enforcement agencies report that the
agricultural sector has the biggest number of violations of labor
discipline.
13:28
President
Lukashenko outlines problems in Belarus’ crop production
“The government traditionally blames unfavorable weather conditions.
Governors double down on this. However, we must admit that the weather
was not the only thing to blame,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.
13:27
President
High-tech agricultural sector described as strategic goal for Belarus
Our strategic goal is to set up a high-tech, profitable agricultural sector. It is vital we maximize the potential of our agricultural industry, to tackle the current problems, to think about tomorrow and even the day after tomorrow, the Belarusian leader said.