"Meat and butter give us strength." Well-deserved awards found for the heroes of the 2024 harvest

13 November, MINSK . The best farmers, livestock breeders, agricultural processors, heads of specialized enterprises and heads of departments from different regions of the country were honored on the eve of the professional holiday at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Awards from the government, the Council of the Republic, the Presidential Administration, specialized ministries and departments found their heroes, BELTA reports.

The work of farmers working the land has always been important and in demand for Belarusians, and the current agro-industrial complex is the basis for the stable development of our country. Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko emphasized that the tradition of paying tribute to a villager on the occasion of the end of the agricultural season has been widespread among Belarusians since ancient times, noting: "Songs help us build and live, and MEAT and butter give us strength."
"On the chest of your jackets I see well-deserved awards - for the village, for work, for sweat, for sleepless nights, for great MILK , for scientific discoveries and for the future of our livestock farming, crop production, meat and dairy processing," the Deputy Prime Minister addressed the most worthy workers of the agricultural sector. - Our country has ensured its food security and holds all the cards. Now Belarusians can say: "We are well-fed and ready to help you, sell our quality goods." We are a self-sufficient state in food, and this is very important."

Among those being awarded today is the chief researcher of the industry research laboratory "AgroVet" of the Grodno State Agrarian University, Alexander Autko, whoMinister of Agriculture and Food Anatoly Linevich presented a diploma on inclusion on the Honor Board of the best in the industry.

"It is the efforts of agronomists, zootechnicians, veterinarians, managers and ordinary workers that ensure global food security of the country, and impressive EXPORT volumes, and an impressive range of tasty and high-quality products on our tables," Anatoly Linevich noted. "For the homeland, your selfless and painstaking work is the key to prosperity and confidence."
Alexander Autko has accumulated many regalia over his long and fruitful years of work in science, but he admits that today's is especially pleasant for him, because being noted for his contribution to the development of domestic agriculture, which is at the highest level of development, is a compliment for any scientist. By the way, the area of ​​scientific research and research interest of the DOCTOR of Agricultural Sciences, Professor, Honored Scientist of Belarus, two-time laureate of the National Academy of Sciences Prize and member of international academies of MAIT lies in soil science. The direction is in demand and extremely relevant, because soil fertility today receives special attention.

"Technologies are rapidly rushing forward. The very system of mechanical impact on the soil is changing. We continue to apply a large number of pesticides for rich harvests, which is certainly necessary, but it is also important to preserve soil fertility - this is the basis, - the scientist explained. - We are looking for ways. Now, for example, we are developing technologies for minimal loosening of the soil, which, in fact, is a living organism, and external mechanical interventions in it are undesirable."

The efforts of scientific thought bring results, and not only theoretical - confirmed in practice. With the help of scientific staff, workers of the Vasilishki agricultural enterprise in the Shchuchin district have been enjoying more than decent harvests for several years. The farm is multi-industry, according to Alexander Autko, in this corner of the Grodno region they grow grain and leguminous crops, and oilseeds, and potatoes , and SUGAR beets, and forage crops, and in addition, they breed pigs and dairy cattle , and harvest fruits and vegetables. Therefore, the example is indicative.

"In this largest farm, they made a giant leap in field productivity, switching to no-till soil cultivation and the use of organomineral fertilizers and biopreparations made on an organic basis. Without false modesty, I will note that we, scientists , have also contributed to these agricultural achievements," the expert emphasized.

Words of gratitude andCongratulations to the fighters of the food front were heard from various ministries and departments. Many considered it their duty to thank the farmers for their difficult but noble work. Chairman of the Standing Commission on Legislation and State Building of the Council of the Republic Mikhail Rusy compared the agriculture of Belarus

to a diamond , noting that over 30 years of the presidency, Belarusians have managed to build a unique, independent, self-sufficient country respected in the world and develop various sectors of the national economy, among which the agricultural sector stands out for its special achievements. Deputy HEAD of the Main Economic Department of the Presidential Administration Tamara Ruban drew attention to the fact that our large milk depends on the work of a simple calf-keeper, the efforts of a combine operator, machine operator, driver result in a fruitful loaf. "The work of villagers is hard and selfless. To work in the countryside, you need to have a big heart and great love for your native land," she noted. "Our task is to make your work easier and more comfortable, so that combine operators feel in the field as if they were in a car," added Deputy Minister of Industry Denis Bakei, emphasizing that the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food work in close cooperation, the goal of which is a well-fed people and food security. Farmers share their professional holiday with workers in the processing industry. Chairman of the Belgospischeprom concern Oleg Zhidkov emphasized that in recent years, field and workshop workers have learned to work as a single whole; this is a team charged with achieving a common result. "Today, we sell less and less products with low added value, focusing on high-margin goods that are in demand all over the world. The highest quality of our products is beyond doubt," said the head of the concern. "Our citizens have become unaccustomed to empty shelves, to the lack of alternatives to choose from, buying products that can compete with foreign analogues in both quality and price. This is our common success." "About three decades ago, in order to feed their families, farmers were forced to keep large farms, a cow, pigs. Now there is no such need, because the salaries are decent, they are enough for everything. And the range of goods offered is impressive. Is this an achievement? Definitely," shared his opinion the chairman of the republican committee of the Belarusian Trade Union of Agricultural Workers Vasily Khvatik. Agricultural workers were wished reliable equipment in the fields, full automation on farms, high-quality equipment in production. And also, with a reserve for next year, rich harvests, favorable weather, economically profitable projects. The farmers definitely do not intend to lower the bar. Photo by Sergey Sheleg