Lukashenko: District agro-services must become hubs for domestic manufacturers
13.07.2026
SHKLOV (
BelTA) – District agro-service centers must become key hubs for domestic machinery manufacturers, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during his working trip to Shklov on 13 July, BelTA has learned.
“The most important thing, which concerns the country as a whole, is that these should be support hubs for our plants,” the president said. “We will have 115–120 of these hubs, where services will be provided by the manufacturing plants themselves.”
The head of state noted that the system should mirror domestic machinery servicing at multi-brand centers abroad.
“The plants must understand that this is their responsibility too. You sold the machinery here, so you must service it here,” the Belarusian leader emphasized. “We need to ensure that they [district agro-service centers] are not sidelined by our plants – MTZ, MAZ, and others. They must be treated like their own. First of all, they should receive spare parts and everything else. Make sure to provide proper maintenance, let alone the warranty.”
The head of state was informed that 31 district agro-service centers across the country already operate under this model. They include the enterprise in Shklov.
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that district agro-service centers like the renovated one in Shklov must equally service other equipment, not just machinery from domestic manufacturers. Accordingly, they need to maintain a supply of necessary spare parts, a well-established workflow, and, importantly, affordable prices for services.
“Prices must be monitored by the governor, or at least the district executive committee chairman. Prices must remain profitable, with control over expenses and service prime costs,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
The head of state noted a dramatic transformation at the agro-service site one year after renovations started.
Aleksandr Lukashenko explained once again why this and other projects are being implemented specifically in Shklov District: “It is not because I worked here and it is my homeland. It is simply because I know everything here inside out. That is why we are creating such a model district here in Shklov and partly in Orsha.”
“We need the Shklov district to be such a role model, so we do not have to teach everyone individually. Just bring them here, tell them to see how it should be done, and do it,” the Belarusian leader emphasized.
Regarding the district agro-service center, the president pointed out that previously it was average or even slightly below average compared to other similar organizations.
“We need to create a model, standard district agro-service here in Shklov to show everyone how it should be done. Many of these hubs have already emerged across the country. Some are even better,” the head of state said. “The major work is complete, with only finishing touches left. We need to put it all in order. Order and discipline must be flawless. This is a model.”
It is planned that a seminar will be held this autumn at this model district agro-service center in Shklov, with district executive committee chairs invited to attend.
The project was handled by the Belarus President Property Management Directorate. “Well done! You did a great job. But it is ‘scary’ for those who will replicate this in the districts. Because it might be intimidating – it is done so well here. But let them step up to the plate and do it,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted, addressing Yuri Nazarov, Head of the President Property Management Directorate.
Yuri Nazarov explained that during the design and construction, the building was designed around the established technology. Therefore, everything was done with no frills, but it is highly functional.
The head of state praised the completed renovation and visited the repair workshop. “For us, it will be a miracle if we build such repair workshops [in other districts],” the Belarusian leader emphasized.
The president stressed that now, this gift to the district needs to be replicated nationwide.
Aleksandr Lukashenko also asked Yuri Nazarov whether the project was too expensive, noting that every penny counts. “Half-measures will never yield results,” the head of the President Property Management Directorate replied.
The president was informed that in terms of cost, the district agro-service center was equivalent to building one dairy farm complex.
The head of state pointed out that such repair organizations, along with mobile construction units and other facilities, are essential for district leaders to be able to organize operations effectively. “Here, at the very bottom of this power vertical, the district executive committee chairman must have levers of control. This is one of the levers for managing the district. Everything here must be under control,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “The market is one thing, but we still need to regulate and monitor.”
Before the renovation began, the agro-service site housed nearly two dozen buildings and structures built between 1950 and 1975. A decision was made to demolish some of them and build a modern, district-level repair organization that would set benchmarks for the development of similar firms nationwide.
The renovation of the workshops, which began in April 2025, is now practically complete. The central repair workshop is designed for the overhaul of high horsepower tractors, forage harvesters, combine harvesters, and other agricultural machinery. There is also a parts exchange hub for storing components and assemblies, as well as a passenger car service station.
The completed renovation has created a modern center for servicing agricultural machinery and livestock complex equipment, including milking parlors and refrigeration units.
Even before the renovation was finished, the workshops began repairing agricultural machinery for a number of local farms in May 2026. To reduce costs, centralized procurement of spare parts is conducted directly from the manufacturers. Once the workshops pass certification, service maintenance contracts will be signed.
“The most important thing, which concerns the country as a whole, is that these should be support hubs for our plants,” the president said. “We will have 115–120 of these hubs, where services will be provided by the manufacturing plants themselves.”
The head of state noted that the system should mirror domestic machinery servicing at multi-brand centers abroad.
“The plants must understand that this is their responsibility too. You sold the machinery here, so you must service it here,” the Belarusian leader emphasized. “We need to ensure that they [district agro-service centers] are not sidelined by our plants – MTZ, MAZ, and others. They must be treated like their own. First of all, they should receive spare parts and everything else. Make sure to provide proper maintenance, let alone the warranty.”
The head of state was informed that 31 district agro-service centers across the country already operate under this model. They include the enterprise in Shklov.
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that district agro-service centers like the renovated one in Shklov must equally service other equipment, not just machinery from domestic manufacturers. Accordingly, they need to maintain a supply of necessary spare parts, a well-established workflow, and, importantly, affordable prices for services.
“Prices must be monitored by the governor, or at least the district executive committee chairman. Prices must remain profitable, with control over expenses and service prime costs,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
The head of state noted a dramatic transformation at the agro-service site one year after renovations started.
Aleksandr Lukashenko explained once again why this and other projects are being implemented specifically in Shklov District: “It is not because I worked here and it is my homeland. It is simply because I know everything here inside out. That is why we are creating such a model district here in Shklov and partly in Orsha.”
“We need the Shklov district to be such a role model, so we do not have to teach everyone individually. Just bring them here, tell them to see how it should be done, and do it,” the Belarusian leader emphasized.
Regarding the district agro-service center, the president pointed out that previously it was average or even slightly below average compared to other similar organizations.
“We need to create a model, standard district agro-service here in Shklov to show everyone how it should be done. Many of these hubs have already emerged across the country. Some are even better,” the head of state said. “The major work is complete, with only finishing touches left. We need to put it all in order. Order and discipline must be flawless. This is a model.”
It is planned that a seminar will be held this autumn at this model district agro-service center in Shklov, with district executive committee chairs invited to attend.
The project was handled by the Belarus President Property Management Directorate. “Well done! You did a great job. But it is ‘scary’ for those who will replicate this in the districts. Because it might be intimidating – it is done so well here. But let them step up to the plate and do it,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted, addressing Yuri Nazarov, Head of the President Property Management Directorate.
Yuri Nazarov explained that during the design and construction, the building was designed around the established technology. Therefore, everything was done with no frills, but it is highly functional.
The head of state praised the completed renovation and visited the repair workshop. “For us, it will be a miracle if we build such repair workshops [in other districts],” the Belarusian leader emphasized.
The president stressed that now, this gift to the district needs to be replicated nationwide.
Aleksandr Lukashenko also asked Yuri Nazarov whether the project was too expensive, noting that every penny counts. “Half-measures will never yield results,” the head of the President Property Management Directorate replied.
The president was informed that in terms of cost, the district agro-service center was equivalent to building one dairy farm complex.
The head of state pointed out that such repair organizations, along with mobile construction units and other facilities, are essential for district leaders to be able to organize operations effectively. “Here, at the very bottom of this power vertical, the district executive committee chairman must have levers of control. This is one of the levers for managing the district. Everything here must be under control,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “The market is one thing, but we still need to regulate and monitor.”
Before the renovation began, the agro-service site housed nearly two dozen buildings and structures built between 1950 and 1975. A decision was made to demolish some of them and build a modern, district-level repair organization that would set benchmarks for the development of similar firms nationwide.
The renovation of the workshops, which began in April 2025, is now practically complete. The central repair workshop is designed for the overhaul of high horsepower tractors, forage harvesters, combine harvesters, and other agricultural machinery. There is also a parts exchange hub for storing components and assemblies, as well as a passenger car service station.
The completed renovation has created a modern center for servicing agricultural machinery and livestock complex equipment, including milking parlors and refrigeration units.
Even before the renovation was finished, the workshops began repairing agricultural machinery for a number of local farms in May 2026. To reduce costs, centralized procurement of spare parts is conducted directly from the manufacturers. Once the workshops pass certification, service maintenance contracts will be signed.