# Alexander Lukashenko agricultural inspections and proposals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alexander-lukashenko-agricultural-inspections-and-proposals > Updated: 2026-08-15T08:54:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. President Alexander Lukashenko has been conducting various inspections and announcements regarding Belarusian agriculture and regional development. In the Gomel region, Lukashenko inspected farms in the Zhitkovichi district to evaluate harvest progress. He noted that the region was approaching a grain harvest of one million tons, with a total projected grain harvest of 1.5 million tons. To address logistical challenges in the Pripyat floodplains, he ordered the development of specialized machinery to utilize high-protein grass for improving milk yields. Following these inspections, Lukashenko attended the ‘Zew Polesia’ ethno-cultural festival in Laskowicze. During the event, he proposed the establishment of a large orchard near Minsk to provide a steady apple supply for the capital. Observers noted that such public appearances and displays of regional tradition serve as tools of state propaganda to project an image of the leader being “closely connected to the land and the common people.” ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Alexander Lukashenko proposes new orchard near Minsk At the ‘Zew Polesia’ festival, Alexander Lukashenko proposed creating a large orchard near Minsk and received a beehive from locals, highlighting efforts to project a traditional, folk-oriented leadership image 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexander-lukashenko-proposes-new-orchard-near-minsk ### 2026-08-14: Alexander Lukashenko inspects Belarusian farms and sets harvest targets President Alexander Lukashenko inspected farms in Belarus' Gomel region, setting high grain harvest targets and calling for specialized machinery to access floodplain feed for livestock. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexander-lukashenko-inspects-belarusian-farms-and-sets-harvest-targets --- Cite as: Alexander Lukashenko agricultural inspections and proposals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/alexander-lukashenko-agricultural-inspections-and-proposals