BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

20/08/2008

Belarus harvested a record 7.9 mln tonnes of grain

Through August 20, Belarusian farmers harvested 7.915 mln tonnes of grain, an increase of 900 thsd tonnes over the previously highest grain crop in the history of independent Belarus, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

Since 1990, 2004 had been Belarus' largest crop as farmers harvested 7 mln tonnes of grain. However, the 2008 harvest has increased by 1 mln tonnes compared to the previous year`s index of 6.9 mln tonnes.

Belarusian farmers harvested grain and legumes throughout 2.05 mln ha, or 90% of the sowed areas.

According to the Ministry, farmers should finish winter rapeseeds sowing by September 1.

Source:

http://www.agrimarket.info/showart.php?id=62377

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