Belarus’ agricultural output up by 3.2% in January-October 2024

The agricultural output by all types of agricultural producers (state-run enterprises, private farms, subsidiary plots of individuals) reached Br32.1 billion in Belarus in January-October 2024, up by 3.2% year-on-year in comparable prices, BelTA has learned from the National Statistics Committee.

Agricultural enterprises manufactured Br25.6 billion worth of products, up by 4.9% in comparable prices year-on-year.

 The enterprises of all categories produced 1,527,300 tonnes of livestock and poultry (in live weight), which was up by 3.1% year-on-year, 7,344,500 tonnes of milk (up by 5.3%), 3,124.4 million eggs (up by 10.1%).

Agricultural organizations accounted for 97.6% of the national production of livestock and poultry (in live weight), 97.8% of milk, and 85.9% of eggs.

 As of 1 November 2024, agricultural enterprises had 4 million head of cattle, including 1.4 million cows. The number of pigs stood at 2.1 million.