Lukashenko made a working visit to the Petrikov district of the Gomel region

The head of state inspected the modernization of the dairy complex owned by Agro-Lyaskovichi OJSC. This farm is under the jurisdiction of the Presidential Property Management Department. A unique feature of this area of ​​Polesia is the large amount of reclaimed land, which, if properly managed, can provide a reliable feed base for livestock farming.

The President was presented with a design for a pilot dairy complex using wooden structures manufactured from locally sourced materials. Alexander Lukashenko inquired about any concerns about the construction work. "We're on schedule so far," reported Yuri Nazarov, Head of the Presidential Property Management Department.

"I'm looking for the cheapest project, and one that will use more of our own materials," the Head of State explained the reason for his attention to this project.

He noted that a lot of raw material sometimes rots in the forest's windfalls, "and we can't build a barn out of that wood." "Therefore, he has been instructed to monitor the cost of a wooden structure. And if it's processed according to technology, how long will it last?" the President said.

Alexander Lukashenko is confident that the structure presented to him will last 50 years if everything is built and finished properly.

Yuri Nazarov reported that all wooden structures were treated with preservatives and fire retardants at the factory. Glued laminated timber was used, which, while somewhat more expensive than standard timber, is more reliable.

"You need to calculate everything for me, from sawing to logging. We need to clearly understand how much it costs," the President emphasized once again.

He noted that this experiment, if successful, will be replicated throughout the country. However, the project should not be too expensive.

"People should receive a decent salary, but the price shouldn't be exorbitant. This is important. This is a pilot project," Alexander Lukashenko emphasized. "We'll create a base and gradually connect the land."

The President noted that the agricultural holding company within the Presidential Property Management Department exists for more than just milk yields and harvests. "New and cutting-edge technologies must flow from here," he said.

Currently, they are actively adopting many of the advanced practices of the Parakhonskoye farm in the Pinsk district, both in the construction and maintenance of livestock complexes and in crop production. Alexander Lukashenko warned that, starting next year, there will be significant demand for results. However, labor and technological discipline are needed, which can sometimes be challenging.

"We can improve significantly if we have the same discipline as he did (at Parakhonsky – Ed.)," the Belarusian leader is confident.

During a working visit to the Petrikovsky District, the President once again drew the attention of farmers to the culture of farming.

"You're not plowing the fields properly. This suggests either you're not cultured, or you're not paying attention. A field should be plowed from canal to canal, from forest to road. That's proper farming," the Head of State said.

He noted that sometimes in Polesia one can see completely unplowed fields, which were once painfully reclaimed from nature through land reclamation.

"Farming culture and responsibility for plowing," Alexander Lukashenko outlined his main demand.