Belarus plans to increase the production of each component of the borscht set by 8-10%. Nikolai Leshik, head of the main department of crop production of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, said this at a press conference, BelTA has learned.
“This is done in order to saturate store shelves with high-quality domestic vegetable products,” he said.
The head of the main department of crop production drew the attention of the audience to the fact that the work to clarify the need for certain types of products has not yet been completed, it will continue until April 1. “If the need arises, the areas will be adjusted upwards or downwards for certain types in the working order,” Nikolay Leshik added.
According to the ministry, at the moment, agricultural organizations and farms plan to plant vegetables on 4 hectares.