Belarus, Russia’s Kaluga Oblast advance partnership in agribusiness

The parties noted confident growth of economic ties: trade between Belarus and Kaluga Oblast increased by 33% from the same period of last year.

The meeting focused on cooperation in processing, seed production, and the sharing of best practices. The parties paid special attention to practical steps to expand manufacturing capacities. In particular, they discussed prospects of building a modern livestock complex for 1,200 head of cattle in Kaluga Oblast through reliance on Belarusian expertise.

“Belarus has extensive experience in building livestock facilities. Belarusian processing enterprises are also going through active modernization and set ambitious goals for themselves: to expand taking into account changing needs and market trends. Today the demand for innovative products and exotic flavors is on the rise. We are ready for an open dialogue and the broad use of our potential,” Igor Dorofeichik emphasized.

In turn, Aleksandr Yefremov focused attention on the need for personnel training and the introduction of high technologies in the agricultural sector. In his words, Kaluga Oblast is also interested in training its agronomists to work with modern technical solutions, in particular, with agricultural drones and robotic systems. “Our region is home to the largest greenhouse complex in the European part of Russia. It occupies more than 100 hectares and makes about 70,000 tonnes of products. We are interested in exchanging experience and working together,” Aleksandr Yefremov concluded.