Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko called for faster development of pedigree livestock breeding in Belarus as he visited a breeding farm in Dribin District that specializes in raising Hereford beef cattle, BelTA has learned.
“If you are able to export right now and demand is high, just say what you need. We’ll make it happen. This project will pay for itself. We need to give them the green light, since there is demand for these products,” the Belarusian leader emphasized. “We need to invest in Dribin. We have to invest. The people here are ready to work. We’ll help with that. But there must be order and iron discipline. That depends on the person in charge.”
Aleksandr Lukashenko inquired in general about further plans for constructing livestock facilities, particularly those for beef production. He noted that the experience of Dribin District could primarily be used in Vitebsk Oblast. But clear calculations are needed.
“Exports are a critically important issue for us. If there is demand, we need to try to jump in,” the president emphasized.
At the same time, the head of state remarked that everything must be done thoughtfully, taking into account the real possibilities of filling livestock complexes so that they do not stand empty.
“We need to calculate this, we need to see the potential. We should start with Vitebsk Oblast. And we must not get it wrong. I need accurate figures,” the Belarusian leader added.
