Lukashenko: It is not possible to pamper peasants

Lukashenko: It is not possible to pamper peasants, but if results are delivered, payment is required.

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President Alexander Lukashenko made remarks during a working trip to the Berezovsky district in Belarus.
Lukashenko emphasized the importance of timely and fair payment for agricultural workers who deliver results.
He stated that farmers should not be indulged (‘баловать’), but must be paid if they produce results.
Lukashenko stressed that salary payments must be made on time and are a top priority.
He called for the preparation of agricultural machinery ahead of the harvest season.
He urged officials to address local issues without interfering with farm operations.

Lukashenko stated on July 21 that he intends to send workers who fail to perform or violate labor discipline during harvest season to the army or to the southern border area, where special forces are deployed. — vedomosti
Lukashenko expressed concern on July 8 about the potato harvest due to rain and warned about the threat of late blight (phytophthora). — vedomosti