 | From politics to environmental protection! FAO Director-General called Belarus an example of balance in everything. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), said: "We also discussed the partnership between the Belarusian Ministry of Agriculture and the FAO. We talked about how to expand cooperation, because it is truly important to us. After all, Belarus is an example of balance in everything: politics, stability, environmental protection and many other processes. Wonderful people live in Belarus, which is even more important; Belarus has huge potential. I wholeheartedly wish for that potential to be realized. You have peace, you have stability, you have harmony, and that is priceless. You should be proud that you are Belarusians."
Read more... 02-06-2026
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 | The President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, received the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Qu Dongyu. Welcoming the FAO delegation in the Fireplace Hall of the Palace of Independence, Alexander Lukashenko said: "You are not strangers to us; there is much to discuss today. And your visit to Belarus is not accidental. Because our country plays a crucial role in feeding our Earth. You are well aware of our capabilities and our policies in food production, technologies, and providing for people on our planet. We have highly developed agriculture and produce the full range of agricultural machinery required for cultivating various crops."
Read more... 02-06-2026
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 | On scientific and innovative activity in the Republic of Belarus in 2025 (only in Russian). This statistical bulletin contains official statistical information about the activities of organizations that carried out scientific research and development during the reporting year. It provides key statistical indicators of organizations' scientific activity: internal expenditures on research and development, sources of funding for internal expenditures, and commercialization of intellectual activity results.
Read more... 01-06-2026
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 | International scientific conference "Current status, development trends, rational use and conservation of plant biodiversity". 14–18 September 2026, Minsk–Volozhin (Belarus). The conference is dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the state scientific institution "V. F. Kuprevich Institute of Experimental Botany of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus". Conference topics: flora and systematics of plants, fungi and fungus-like organisms; phytocoenology, ecology of plant world objects, issues of their protection and rational use; plant physiology, biochemistry and biotechnology; plant invasions; ground and remote monitoring of the condition of plant world objects. Registration – until 1 June 2026.
Read more... 27-05-2026
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 | World Bee Day – 20 May. By observing World Bee Day each year, we can raise awareness on the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy, and on the many challenges they face today. We have been celebrating this day since 2018, thanks to the efforts of the Government of Slovenia with the support of Apimondia, that led the UN General Assembly to declare 20 May as World Bee Day. The date for this observance was chosen as it was the day Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern apiculture, was born. Janša came from a family of beekeepers in Slovenia, where beekeeping is an important agricultural activity with a long-standing tradition.
Read more... 20-05-2026
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 | Year of the Belarusian Woman. The statistical booklet provides a brief overview of the socio-economic status of women residing in the Republic of Belarus.
The booklet contains key demographic indicators on women. It presents data on female employment and unemployment, as well as women's education. Information is also provided on gender equality and decision-making in society, and the daily time-use of women.
The booklet is published in Russian and English and is illustrated with graphs and charts.
Read more... 19-05-2026
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 | Scientific and practical peer-reviewed journal "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. Agrarian Series". Electronic issue No.2, 2026. The leading journal in the Republic of Belarus in the field of agricultural sciences. The journal publishes results of experimental and theoretical research conducted at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, other research institutions and universities of the republic, as well as from foreign countries in the fields of agro-industrial economics, crop and plant production, animal husbandry and veterinary science, mechanization and energy, processing and storage of agricultural products and other branches of agricultural sciences. Analytical reviews of scientific and scientific-technical achievements in the listed areas and chronicles of the scientific life of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus are also published.
Read more... 12-05-2026
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 | International scientific and practical conference "Rapeseed: traditions, achievements and prospects". 18–19 June 2026, NPC NAS of Belarus for Agriculture, Zhodino, Belarus. Conference topics: modern methods and directions in genetics, breeding and seed production of rapeseed and other oilseed crops; innovative technologies in agriculture, crop production and the use of oilseed crops. Submission deadline for participation: until 5 June 2026.
Read more... 04-05-2026
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 | Belarus in figures, 2026. The statistical reference book provides brief information on the socio-economic situation in the Republic of Belarus. The reference book contains information on the number of population, employment and unemployment; indicators describing the standard of living of the population, education and health, culture and tourism. Presented data on the dynamics and structure of GDP, on the development of different sectors of the economy – industry, agriculture, construction, transport, communications, etc. as well as the data on domestic and foreign trade, foreign investment, prices and tariffs. The reference book is published in Russian and English; illustrated with graphs and diagrams.
Read more... 30-04-2026
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 | On fisheries activities in the Republic of Belarus in 2025. The publication presents statistical data from the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus characterizing the results of fisheries activities in the country for 2025. It analyzes the total fish catch volume in various types of water bodies. The material also highlights the regions leading in commercial catch volumes. The distribution of marketed fish is examined. Подробнее... 22-04-2026
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 | Journal "Food Industry: Science and Technologies". Electronic version of the journal No. 1, 2026. The journal covers modern achievements in the field of fundamental and applied research on technological processes in all sectors of the food processing industry, as well as the results of scientific developments and their practical application. It is intended for specialists, researchers, and readers involved in the food security system with new technologies and food products. Подробнее... 17-04-2026
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 | Journal "Melioration" (Land Improvememt). Electronic version of the journal No. 1, 2026. The publication presents the results of scientific research and practical recommendations on issues of land reclamation and the use of reclaimed lands. The journal is an international scientific and information-analytical periodical in the field of land reclamation, land recultivation, protection and agricultural use of reclaimed lands, reclamation education, and the policy of land reclamation development in the Republic of Belarus, CIS countries, and far abroad countries. It features the results of scientific research and experimental design works by Belarusian and foreign authors, as well as informational and analytical materials. Подробнее... 15-04-2026
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| Scientific and practical peer-reviewed journal "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. Agrarian Sciences Series". Electronic version of the journal No. 1, 2026. The leading journal in the Republic of Belarus in the field of agrarian sciences. The journal publishes the results of experimental and theoretical research conducted at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, other scientific institutions and universities of the republic, as well as foreign countries, in the areas of agribusiness economics, crop production and plant growing, animal husbandry and veterinary medicine, mechanization and energy, processing and storage of agricultural products, and other branches of agricultural sciences.
It also publishes analytical reviews of scientific and scientific-technical achievements in the aforementioned areas, as well as chronicles of the scientific life of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. Read more... 10-04-2026
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 | Scientific and methodological journal "Bulletin of the Belarusian State Agricultural Academy". Electronic version of the journal No. 1, 2026. The scientific and methodological journal publishes the results of scientific research by employees of the BSAA, other scientific institutions and organizations in the fields of agrarian economics, crop production, breeding, plant growing, land reclamation and land management, mechanization and agricultural engineering, and innovative educational technologies. Read more... 08-04-2026
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 | Population size as of January 1, 2026
and the average annual population for 2025 in the Republic of Belarus, broken down by regions, districts, cities, and urban-type settlements. Statistical bulletin of the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus (Belstat). Population data are provided for the resident population. The division into urban and rural population is based on the place of residence (or place of stay). Urban settlements include cities and urban-type settlements (urban, workers', and resort settlements). Read more... 30-03-2026
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 | Materials from agricultural conferences – 2025.
Proceedings and outcomes of republican and international conferences, seminars, and exhibitions on agriculture, agricultural economics, food industry, forestry, ecology, biology, and related fields held in the Republic of Belarus in 2025. Read more... 23-03-2026
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 | Environmental inhibitors in agrifood systems: Considerations for food safety risk assessment. Transforming agrifood systems is key to meeting the growing global food demand while reducing agriculture’s environmental impact. Environmental inhibitors can help reduce methane emissions from farming sectors like livestock and rice cultivation, and the loss of nitrogen from farmlands. While not yet in widespread use, methanogenesis inhibitors, nitrification inhibitors and urease inhibitors, are being explored for their capacity to both increase nitrogen use efficiency and reduce the impact of agriculture on climate change. Although various environmental inhibitors are currently in development, with some already in use across markets, potential food safety risks from residues in food products have not always been fully addressed. This publication proposes a food safety risk assessment process for environmental inhibitors addressing potential residue uptake and transfer into crops intended for human consumption and foods of animal origin.
Read more... 18-03-2026
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 | FAO offers online training course on land consolidation and land banking. Using experiences gathered in Europe and Central Asia, the course explores relevant policy, legal and institutional frameworks for land consolidation and land banking and offers detailed guidance on key approaches, implementation methodologies, guiding principles and safeguards. Additionally, concrete examples help bridge academic knowledge with practical application. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate and a digital badge. Read more... 12-03-2026
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 | Via Russian training, FAO expands access to livestock health knowledge. To improve access to knowledge for Russian-speaking professionals across Europe and Central Asia, the regional FAO Virtual Learning Center (VLC) has launched its website in Russian. The VLC is an online training platform dedicated to strengthening professional capacities through tutored and self-paced certified courses in animal health and livestock production, as well as in a growing range of other topics, including food loss and waste, green agriculture and plant health. Read more... 09-03-2026
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 | Agricultural Conferences in Belarus – 2026 Updated list!
Republican and international conferences, seminars, and exhibitions on agriculture, agrarian economics, the food industry, forestry, ecology, biology, and related fields scheduled to take place in the Republic of Belarus in 2026. Read more... 24-02-2026
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 | XXVI International scientific conference "Sakharov Readings 2026: Environmental Problems of the XXI Century", dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster. The main goal of the conference is to unite the efforts of leading scientists and practitioners, university professors, graduate students, master's students, and students from various countries to assess the impact of technological progress on the environment and humans, as well as to develop measures to reduce the negative impact of humans on nature. The event covers current issues in nuclear and radiation safety, radiation biology, radioecology, environmental challenges in biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, bioinformatics, as well as environmental safety, management, and socio-economic aspects of ecology and urban ecology. The program includes two round tables from the UNESCO departments on current environmental problems and on linguistic training for ecologists for professional and intercultural communication. Materials must be submitted by February 28, 2026. Read more... 23-02-2026
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 | The XVII International Scientific and Technical Conference “Engineering and Technology of Food Production,” organized by the Belarusian State University of Food and Chemical Technologies, will be held on April 24–25, 2026. The conference will address modern scientific and practical issues in the development of food production and processing industries of the agro-industrial complex. Participants will discuss technologies for bakery, confectionery, dairy, and meat products, as well as public catering, along with physico-chemical aspects, processes, and equipment of food production. Special attention will be given to refrigeration technology, automation and computerization, commodity science, trade organization, economic challenges of the industry, and ecological and safety aspects of technological processes. Materials must be submitted by March 10, 2026. Read more... 16-02-2026
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 | The International Scientific Conference “Chernobyl: 40 Years Later,” organized by the Institute of Radiobiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, will be held on April 23–24, 2026, and will be devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster. The conference will focus on radiobiological and radioecological aspects, issues of rehabilitation of contaminated territories, as well as problems of prevention and elimination of emergencies under conditions of radioactive contamination. Materials must be submitted by February 20, 2026.
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 | The XXIX International Scientific and Practical Conference “Modern Technologies of Agricultural Production”. The Grodno State Agrarian University invites professors, researchers, and postgraduate students to participate in the conference which will be held on 30 April, 2026. The conference will be organized into thematic sections covering agronomy and plant protection, animal science, veterinary medicine, technologies of storage and processing of agricultural products, economics and accounting in the agro-industrial complex, as well as socio-humanitarian fields. The event is intended to promote the exchange of experience, the development of international cooperation, and the formation of strategies for sustainable agricultural development. Materials must be submitted by March 1, 2026.
Read more... 06-02-2026
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 | The Belarusian Encyclopedia: Agro-Industrial Complex.
The electronic resource is a large-scale reference and encyclopedic project dedicated to the agro-industrial complex of Belarus. It brings together reliable information on agriculture, the processing industry, agrarian policy, and innovations, highlighting key directions in the development of the sector. The structure of the resource includes sections on crop production, animal husbandry, land relations, small-scale farming, human resources, and foreign trade. The project demonstrates the scientific and cultural potential of the country, providing a comprehensive representation of the national agrarian system. Read more... 02-02-2026
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 | Crop production in farms of all categories in the Republic of Belarus in 2025.
The total sown area of agricultural crops in 2025 in farms of all categories (agricultural organizations, peasant (farmer) farms, and household farms) amounted to 5,785.8 thousand hectares.
Read more... 21-01-2026
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| Agricultural Conferences in Belarus – 2026.
Republican and international conferences, seminars, and exhibitions on agriculture, agrarian economics, the food industry, forestry, ecology, biology, and related fields scheduled to take place in the Republic of Belarus in 2026. Read more... 20-01-2026
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 | Innovative Facilities of the Belarusian State Agricultural Academy.
The academy operates 43 laboratories that are used in the educational process and in conducting scientific research by faculty and students. In 2018, an entity of innovative infrastructure was established on the basis of the academy. In 1993, the Chemical and Ecological Laboratory was opened. In 2004, the Seed Quality Testing Laboratory was established. In 2014, the Educational, Scientific, and Research Genetic Laboratory was launched.
Read more... 19-01-2026
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 | In Belarus, the state program “Agro-Industrial Complex of the Future” for 2026–2030 has been approved.
The program is aimed at building a high-performance agro-industrial complex in the country. The corresponding resolution was signed by Prime Minister Alexander Turchin. The state program “Agro-Industrial Complex of the Future” includes 10 subprograms: “Efficient Crop Production,” “Intensive Animal Husbandry,” “Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries,” “Flood Protection of Agricultural Lands,” “Land Reclamation,” “Development of the Processing Industry,” “Overcoming the Consequences of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Disaster in the Agro-Industrial Complex,” “Small Forms of Farming,” “Digitalization of the Agro-Industrial Complex, including Precision Agriculture,” and “Sustainable Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex.”
Read more... 15-01-2026
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 | Education in the Republic of Belarus – 09/2025.
At the beginning of the 2025/2026 academic year, 10.7 thousand master’s students were enrolled in the country. In 2025, 7.9 thousand people were admitted to master’s programs, and 7.9 thousand received a master’s degree. Per 10 thousand inhabitants of the republic, there are 263 students and master’s students in educational institutions implementing higher education programs.
Read more... 05-01-2026
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