Over 250 employees of the Grodno region received awards on the eve of the professional holiday

Today, November 13, farmers of Grodno region receive congratulations on the Day of workers of agriculture and processing industry of the agro-industrial complex. It traditionally honors those who ensure food security of our country every day. At the solemn event in the regional Philharmonic gathered the best representatives of the agricultural industry from different parts of Grodno region. It's from sb.by.

Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Food of the Grodno Regional Executive Committee Igor Sorokin told what results the region approached the holiday:

- This year, our region has performed well in agriculture – 104 percent of the growth in gross output as a whole. In addition to successes in crop production, significant achievements in the livestock industry. Milk production has also increased this year: we are going at a rate of 3 percent. We expect that by the end of this year, the Grodno region will overcome the eight thousandth milk yield per cow. The average daily weight gain of cattle, pigs and poultry is increasing.

Summing up the results of this year, Igor Sorokin stressed that today the awards are waiting for livestock breeders, flax breeders, as well as everyone who participated in the harvesting of feed:

- Traditionally, the three leaders in the republic include two of our districts - Grodno and Berestovitsky. They have been leading for years. At the regional level, both districts showed better results in livestock production and herbal feed harvesting.

In recent years, the facilities of the livestock industry have been actively modernized in Grodno region, new dairy complexes have been built and working conditions for workers have been improved. Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Food Igor Sorokin noted that this year was no exception:

- Nine new dairy complexes have already been introduced, three more are expected to be introduced by the end of this year. To date, 102 dispensaries have been built - they are actively completed and by December 1, no calf will remain in the open air, each of them will winter indoors.

Assistant to the President – Inspector for Grodno region Konstantin Burak and Igor Sorokin presented the farmers with well-deserved awards. Employees and managers who achieved success this year were awarded with medals “For Labor Merit”, diplomas and gratitude of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Grodno Regional Executive Committee, regional Council of Deputies and others. The holiday marked the work of more than 250 employees of the agro-industrial complex of Grodno region, 13 of whom became owners of medals "For Labor Merit".

Special moments of the holiday were the honoring of honored workers of agriculture of Belarus, as well as the awarding of districts - winners of the regional competition in a number of important branches of agriculture.

- I am grateful to our President for his support and appreciation of the work of the staff of our agricultural enterprise. The head of state twice visited RSUE “Olekshytsy”. I think the work done has been noticed. Such a high award is the merit of our entire team. Being an honored agricultural worker is a great pride and responsibility for me to my workers, the district and the whole country. This year, RSUE "Olekshytsy" took first place in the district competitions in the overall standings. I am proud of the work of my team, which from year to year holds a leading position in the Berestovitsky district.

The chief veterinarian of KSUE "Gudogai" Ostrovetsky district Galina Babich, who has been working in the farm for 32 years, shared her emotions:

- This year I was lucky to take second place in the regional competition of veterinarians. It is a pleasure to receive this award, because it means that my work is appreciated and noticed. But I would not have achieved such heights without my team. I am grateful for their daily dedication. This year, our veterinary service is ahead of the plan for the implementation of anti-epizootic measures and fulfills the tasks in full.