Lukashenko urges to adjust economic management mechanisms in agriculture

        It is necessary to adjust economic management mechanisms in the agricultural sector taking into account Belarus’ membership in the Single Economic Space, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said speaking at the Dazhynki 2013 harvest festival.
        Dazhynki is not only a harvest fest but also a chance to talk about the future of our agrarian industry. Building up plans for next year, we all should take into account the present-day conditions, including Belarus’ participation in the Single Economic Space, the world market trends including Russia’s membership in the World Trade Organization,” the President noted.
       “Economic management mechanisms which were developed during the country’s rural revival stage and which secured growth in bulk agricultural production need to be adjusted today. It is vital not only to produce but also be able to sell, gain profits and strengthen the economy of agricultural organizations. We have learnt how to work efficiently. Now we need to learn how to sell products at a good price,” the head of state believes.
        In his words, the state invests up to $1.9 billion in the agrarian sector every year. The President stressed that in the future such support will be targeted, only for agricultural development programs and quick-yielding projects.