Posted: 22.12.2021 11:17:00

Production of organic food scaling up in Belarus

Ten national certificates of organic products have already been issued to six Belarusian organisations – as informed by the Deputy Head of the Main Department of Crop Production at the Agriculture and Food Ministry, Tatiana Karbanovich

“Potato, fruit and vegetable growing creates a serious reserve for development of organic agriculture. Over the past few years, we have prepared a legislative basis for this sphere. We also boast experience in production of organic food and its previous certification in line with regulations of the European Union and other countries. Certification centres now operate in Belarus, while the register of organic producers is maintained by the State Committee for Standardisation. Accordingly, those who are engaged in environmentally friendly crop production, animal husbandry and their processing are welcome to declare themselves,” Ms. Karbanovich said.

Among the eco-friendly food producers which have been recognised recently is, for example, the Zhdanovichi agricultural complex.