Dear laborers and veterans of the agricultural industry, dear colleagues and friends! On the eve of one of the most significant and profound in meaning holidays — the Day of Agriculture and Processing Industries — accept sincere and heartfelt congratulations!

Agriculture is not merely an economic sector. It is a living organism, the foundation of our statehood, the foundation upon which the well-being of every family and the food security of the entire country is built. This year, the path to our professional holiday was not easy. Nature, as befits the great element, has tested us many times, making its adjustments to the usual rhythm of field work and demanding maximum concentration of strength from us. However, it is precisely in such moments that the true character of our region is revealed. We have come to understand: the agrarians of Mogilevshchina are people for whom the word "rud" is not just a duty, but a high mission.

SUMMARIZING the past period, I can proudly state: we not only survived — we achieved a confident victory. As of January-October 2026, the growth rate of gross agricultural production volumes in agricultural organizations and the processing industry is expected to be at a level of 104.7 percent. These figures are not just dry statistics in reports. They are the mathematical embodiment of your perseverance, an eloquent answer to any skepticism. We have proven that our agricultural industry complex has colossal resilience and is capable of demonstrating confident dynamics even under changing conditions.

Today we see how a new culture of agriculture is crystallizing in the

THE CURRENT SEASON in crop cultivation has become a real challenge for us, a large-scale battle for every stalk, for every drop of moisture invested in the soil. As a result, the gross harvest of grain and legume crops, including rapeseed and corn, reaches an impressive mark of 1.4 million tons. This colossal volume requires exquisite precision at all stages — from seed fund preparation to the work of harvesting equipment.

Our success in the oilseed sector deserves special mention: 184 thousand tons of rapeseed is our strategic reserve and the foundation for the development of the processing industry. Sugar beets have shown good results for several consecutive years: over 510 thousand tons have been accumulated. These figures are not just "tons

Gratitude to high quality and control at all stages of production - Belarusian products are highly valued far beyond the country's borders. Our partners have given high praise to Belarusian products for using ecologically clean raw materials and traditional recipes, applying innovative processing and packaging technologies, as well as a favorable price-quality ratio in the global market. Belarusian manufacturers look confidently into the future, modernizing production lines and establishing new export channels. As a result, Belarusian food products - from milk and cheese to meat delicacies and sweets - remain in demand and receive high ratings on the international arena.

It is worth noting that the geography of export supplies over the past 9 months covers 22 countries. This year, supplies have increased:

• To the Russian Federation up to 312.7 million dollars (1.4 times).
• Trade is successful with China, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Serbia, Uzbekistan.
• New sales markets have been mastered: UAE, Côte d'Ivoire, Lebanon, Turkey, Uganda, Algeria, Singapore, Myanmar and others.

A high culture of production must inextricably combine with an effective commercial strategy. We must be able not only to create a product worthy of the title "the best", but also to realize it in the market under the most favorable conditions. Profitability should become a natural continuation of quality. Only this way can we ensure reinvestment of funds.