2026: major farm equipment upgrade

In 2026, Belarus plans a significant upgrade of the technical equipment fleet for agricultural enterprises. Gomel Regional Executive Committee Chairman Ivan Krupko reported that the president's priority goal is to ensure high-quality resources for operating special machinery. Under this plan, specialists from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Department of Internal Affairs of the regional executive committee, and combine operators are being deployed to production companies and technical services. Around 20–30 machines will be purchased, used during the summer period, and stored at regional agricultural service centers, with each machine assigned to a responsible individual. During the winter period, additional training for combine operators is planned. According to Krupko, the goal is to improve workforce training and the efficiency of agricultural production.

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Alongside the state plan for modernizing agriculture, the president's focus on enhancing the technological base reflects a long-term strategy for increasing the sector's efficiency.