Vitebsk Region to pay special attention to development of agro-industrial complex within next five years

Strong regions is one of the accents of the strategy of social and economic development of Belarus. In the next five years special attention will be paid to the development of the agro-industrial complex in Vitebsk Region. The region will increase agricultural production by a quarter. Several dozens of cattle-breeding complexes are to be restored. The construction of a robotized farm will be completed in Orsha District. Two of the country's largest pig farms will also be built. A new breed of cows will be tested in the experimental farm. The farm should become a base for breeding work. Another task is to retain young personnel in agriculture.

The farmers will also receive support in the coming years. This will allow developing new niches and increasing self-employment in rural areas.