Ekoniva Is Stepping up Its Dairy Production!

NEWS 09/2019 The corporate journal of EkoNiva Group №65

EkoNiva is stepping up its dairy production!

EkoNiva has launched new dairy farms in Kaluga, Orenburg and Voronezh oblasts

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Know how to cut

Tigercat forestry machinery has been unveiled at the 21st Century Woodcutter Championship

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Good corn – high-quality milk

Emerging trends at the Innovative Field Day ‘Corn 2019’

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NEWS TECHNICAL INSPECTION

EkoNiva is stepping up its dairy production Absolute precision In Kaluga, Orenburg, Voronezh...... 4 Demo shows of the Liquid System have been held in Siberia ………………………...... …...... 16 Taking forest industry by storm EkoNivaSibir has taken part in the international Iron will Tigerсat Expodrev trade fair in Krasnoyarsk...... 5 EkoNivaSibir clients have visited the International Forestry Expo Precision for efficiency Scotland 2019………………...... 19 Smart farming project has been launched in Zashchitnoye……...... …...... 6 FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE Dairy treats for the Northern Capital EkoNiva has started business in Leningrad Good corn – high-quality milk oblast...... 7 Emerging trends at the Innovative Field Day Corn 2019……………...... 21

ORGANIC TREND OUR PEOPLE

Organic, eco or bio? Dragons score a double How not to get confused with the terms...... 8 EkoNiva team has won the cup and the gold medals of Peter the Great Regatta...... 23 NEWS FROM THE FIELDS OUR HUMAN RESOURCES Focus on quality The foremost industry event for the farmers has The future of Russian plant breeding taken place in Leningrad oblast...... 11 Vavilovets student team shares their scientific and career ambitions ………...... 24 Scaling efficiency up Farm machinery for professionals. Overview of the summer trade fairs...... 12-13 OUR EKONIVA LOGGING SITE The House where milk lives EkoNiva has blended milk and flowers Know how to cut to create good vibes at Garden City 2019, Tigercat forestry machinery at the 21st Century the 9th Voronezh Festival of Gardens Woodcutter Championship...... 15 and Flowers...... …...... 27

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The impossible is possible!

hen Vladimir Putin’s Currently, we are number one It should be mentioned that The export process will be driven decree set agricultural in wheat exports in the world. cooperation in the farming by large modern enterprises. producers the goal We actively export fat-and-oil sector is on the agenda of It is them that can figure out Wof increasing export up to products, sugar, poultry and Russia – Africa Summit, which the game rules in the foreign 45 billion dollars by 2024, it pork. We are also tapping into is to take place in October. markets, invest in facilities seemed unrealistic. foreign markets to sell dairy What is needed to succeed retrofit and cutting- edge The task is, indeed, formidable, products and looking into in the export markets? – equipment and implement but it is accomplishable! organic foods, which are gaining High-quality produce and progressive management. The performance of more popularity worldwide and a competitive edge, which, in its Of course, developing logistics, show good growth potential. the Russian farming sector turn, requires state-of- the- art building storage facilities Besides, good-quality alfalfa in the past five years proves machinery, progressive and working out veterinary seeds are in high demand. that we can have results, not practices, advanced genetics and phytosanitary issues call Other crops that deserve focus potential only. We have already and highly qualified employees. for government support. If but are not common in Russia attained self-sufficiency in a lot Not all of these are available in everything is in place, the goal yet are lentils and chickpeas. of areas of farming production Russia, so it is crucial to have seeming unattainable at first and we do have something to Today, new markets can be an unlimited access to the best sight can be reached. targeted, such as Southeast global achievements and most offer the external markets. Stefan DUERR, Asia, Gulf countries and Africa. sophisticated technologies. President of EkoNiva Group 4 NEWS Stepping up dairy production a time capsule with a message for the descendants into the foundation of the future farm. ‘We have given the green light to the development of two areas which are of paramount importance to Orenburg oblast’, says Stefan Duerr. ‘First, it is integrated rural development. I do believe in the Russian village, its revival and true spirit. The second focal area is export, and our goal is to increase the production of high-quality animal and plant products. To get the cross-border sales up and running is high on the agenda as well.’ At one go, EkoNiva has opened several state-of-the-art dairies in Lucky number 13 Kaluga, Orenburg and Voronezh oblasts. On 5 September, EkoNiva launched its 1st farm in Anna th Triple achievement The total investment in the project designed for 2,800 milking cows district (13 – in Voronezh oblast). The end of July proved to be amounts to 2,523 million rubles. and 10,100 head of young stock. This dairy is named Staraya Chigla and it is designed for 2,800 cows. a significant milestone in In 2020, the company is planning Rosselkhozbank supported The opening ceremony was the history of Kaluzhskaya to launch a farm-tour project at the implementation of the attended by Aleksandr Gusev, Niva – concurrent opening the premises of the dairy. A sports project, the total investment Governor of Voronezh oblast. ceremonies of three dairies ground, a zoo, a hotel, a cafe and amounted to 2.8 billion rubles. made it truly special. Ulanovo a branded shop offering dairy Oksana Lut, Deputy Minister ‘The farm offers 120 new jobs dairy for 2,800 milking cows products will be built to entertain of Agriculture of Russia, and for the local residents’, says and 4,000 head of young stock the guests. Denis Pasler, Acting Governor Sergey Lyashko, Commercial was under the spotlight. Dmitriy Along with the opening of of Orenburg oblast, honoured Director of EkoNiva-APK Holding. Patrushev, Minister of Agriculture Ulanovo, Kaluga oblast hosted the event with their presence. ‘It is a significant number for of the Russian Federation, paid a a rural area. The new dairy will two more opening ceremonies: ‘We have been cooperating visit to the farm to see everything allow the residents of adjacent Sugonovo and Bogdanino with EkoNiva for a long with his own eyes. villages to earn money, sustain dairies for 2,800 milking cows time keeping abreast of the their families and plan out the life.’ ‘I am happy to be at the each were put into operation. company's success, so I opening ceremony of another For the first time ever, EkoNiva am very pleased to witness The delegation headed by dairy of EkoNiva’, says Dmitriy held a teleconference between EkoNiva’s next breakthrough’, the Governor tasted the natural Patrushev. ‘Stefan Duerr’s its farms. With one accord, says Oksana Lut. ‘If EkoNiva dairy products of EKONIVA. successful company engaged the guests pushed the big red decides to come to a region, it The guests observed that in dairy farming for many years button symbolising the launch means the company makes a the development rate plays an important role in the of the three rotaries. serious commitment.’ demonstrated by the company development of agricultural clearly indicates that EkoNiva Orenburg breakthrough Another highlight of the day production in Russia.’ sticks to its blueprint for On 22 August, a ceremony was laying the cornerstone Ulanovo dairy is equipped with producing 6,000 tonnes of milk marking the opening of Kurskaya of Mordovo-Dobrino dairy for a 72-stall rotary and a 16-stall per day by 2025. Vasilyevka dairy was held in 3,500 milking cows. Together herringbone. The new farm Orenburg oblast. The farm with the youngest residents of with the capacity of 90 tonnes By Darya DENISOVA, with the capacity capacity of of milk per day has provided the village, Oksana Lut, Denis Viktor BARGOTIN, more than 100 people with jobs. 90 tonnes of milk per day is Pasler and Stefan Duerr placed Aleksandr KUTISHSCHEV NEWS 5 EKONIVA NEWS № 65 September 2019 Taking forest industry by storm EkoNivaSibir has debuted at ExpoDrev have recently readdressed ‘The forwarder features a centre the reforestation issue. The section equipped with tapered 2019, an international forestry trade fair in goal is to increase the volume roller bearings in the articulation Krasnoyarsk, where over 120 companies of timber processing, which and oscillation joints, which requires new technologies ensures a long service life of introduced cutting-edge timber harvesting and and state-of-the-art forestry the assembly unit provided processing solutions. equipment.’ that it is properly maintained. At the trade fair, EkoNivaSibir The low- wide bunk system gives showcased Tigercat the ability to load more wood tree- length and cut-to-length while keeping the centre of gravity harvesting forestry machinery lower for increased stability and manufactured in Canada. prevention of tipping over.’ ‘The upgraded product line of EkoNivaSibir received Tigercat forestry equipment an ExpoDrev award for has already been released the supply and promotion of onto the Russian market’, says the Tigercat 1075C Forwarder in Aleksandr Zuyev, Head of Sales Krasnoyarsk area. Department of EkoNivaSibir. ‘EkoNivaSibir has set the bar ‘It includes the Tigercat 855E high’, comments Matt Roberts, feller buncher and the 1075C Tigercat Sales Manager forwarder. The units are now for Europe and Russia. more cost-efficient and powerful ‘The company became a Tigercat with a redesigned operator’s dealer less than a year ago, but station, reliable undercarriage it already has an extensive spare and a high- performance parts inventory and a machinery hydraulic system.’ warehouse. The specialists The Tigercat 1075C forwarder of EkoNivaSibir were trained designed for demanding in the forestry equipment at cut-to- length applications Tigercat facility in Canada. t is not by chance that in this region’, says Aleksandr fascinated the attendees of There are exciting development Krasnoyarsk is chosen as Uss, Governor of Krasnoyarsk the showcase. The high- capacity prospects for the timber industry the meeting place for the timber area. ‘The region has set 20-tonne log forwarder easily in Russia. What we now strive Iindustry – the area is renowned a record of 28 million cubic handled 6-metre logs. for is 50 percent market share, for its forest resources. metres of timber, which is as much as we have in the North ‘The model has an edge over its an outstanding performance America. Together with EkoNiva, ‘One-seventh of the total counterparts due to its heavy- duty over the past three years. We it is realistic!’ Russian woodland is located design’, shares Aleksandr Zuyev. By Anna BORDUNOVA Dairy Land extends its boundaries of the Russian Federation, has broken ground on two emphasised that the investors more farms in Yermekeyevo and the government are always and Bizhbulyak districts. We do ready to hold a constructive feel the government’s support dialogue, which ultimately leads in our endeavors and really to building modern farms and appreciate it.’ setting up dairy business clusters. At the festival, EkoNiva Stefan Duerr, President of presented the product range EkoNiva Group, was also under its own brand. The guests invited to the event and had savoured milk, kefir, ryazhenka the floor. He was one of the first (fermented milk drink), sour to identify the investment cream, curds and yogurts and opportunity in the farming sector voiced their hopes that soon of the Republic. In February, these delectable products EkoNiva signed an agreement made of milk from company’s for the construction of own farms would hit the shop Semyono- Makarovo dairy shelves in Bashkortostan. The Dairy Land 2019 festival in Ufa has for 2,800 milking cows Besides, the city hosted another in Yermekeyevo district, significant event that day – gathered over 58 thousand guests. the investment value is about the participants of Make Way for 3 billion rubles. Milk motor rally arrived at Salavat e are determined half of 2019, the investment in ‘Semyono-Makarovo dairy Yulaev Square. On 22 August, to hammer away the sector increased by 113.6%.’ already milks 320 cows, and by the column of 42 vehicles visited at developing Kharon Amerkhanov, Director the end of the year, all 2,800 Semyono- Makarovo dairy to ‘Wthe dairy industry’, says Radiy of the Livestock Farming cows will have had calves and learn more about the project Khabirov, Head of the Republic and Breeding Department started lactation’, promises and sample fresh EKONIVA milk of Bashkortostan. ‘Over the first of the Ministry of Agriculture Stefan Duerr. ‘The company products. By Aleksandr KUTISHCHEV 6 NEWS The right choice In association with Michelin representatives, EkoNiva-Chernozemye’s specialists have held a series of events at the premises of Agrofirma Pavlovskaya Niva CJSC, including an audit of farm machinery and a training course for the engineering staff called ‘The right choice and use of agricultural tyres’.

ne of the key topics of the a New Holland T8.410 first at the front-axle side, The technical director of session was defining the and a Manitou telescopic then at the rear-axle side. We Agrofirma Pavlovskaya Niva CJSC optimal tyre pressure, its handler’, says Sergey Pilyugin, compared the load distribution and Michelin representatives Oeffect on soil compaction during Aftersales Representative between the axles depending made arrangements for field works, the condition of of EkoNiva- Chernozemye. on the equipment position. agricultural tyre maintenance rubber and fuel consumption. ‘Each machine fitted with The measured data allowed us and advisory support of switch to ‘The testing involved 8 various trailed and mounted to define the optimal pressure Michelin tyres. Series John Deere tractors, implements was weighed for Michelin tyres.’ By Aleksandr KUTISHCHEV Precision for efficiency Zashchitnoye farming enterprise has embarked on a precision farming project intended for efficient management of the entire production cycle. This initiative is aimed at tying together all technological processes, thus making it possible to track the key parameters, including the condition of soil and plants per each square metre and the quality of work performed.

with exactly as many nutrients as it needs – not more and not less.’ At the moment, precision farming specialists are carrying out an important land surveying. Knowing the exact boundaries of the fields will provide an insight into the real acreage helping to avoid disproportionate expenses. ‘Our task is to optimise the resources we have and increase the efficiency’, continues Sergey Kapustin. ‘Next year, we are planning to implement yield mapping for various parts of the field if the resources such as seeds, fertiliser or chemicals have been distributed adequately.’ In 2020, all farm machines of Zashchitnoye will be fitted with GPS tracking devices, he project will ensure its targets, notably increasing ‘Individual amounts of mineral auto- steering and section significant cost saving and the yield and reducing costs. fertiliser will be calculated control systems. environmental friendliness. The specialists of Zashchitnoye for each area depending In 2021, precision farming TAccording to experts, precision have experienced all these on the mineral nutrient will become an integral advantages first-hand. concentration’, says Sergey farming allows boosting part of the working process Kapustin, Precision Farming yield by 70%. The leaders Currently, Zashchitnoye is at Zashchitnoye ensuring in this innovative area are assessing the physical and Director, EkoNiva-APK Holding. regular planning and analysis the USA, Germany, Brazil and chemical properties of soil. ‘Next season, we are planning and bringing a new level of China. Based on the world This information will enable to start variable rate application. efficiency to agriculture. experience, one can be sure the specialists to cut mineral The goal is to provide each plant that precision farming achieves fertiliser costs. By Tatyana IGNATENKO NEWS 7 EKONIVA NEWS № 65 September 2019

The German-Russian Forum was founded in Berlin in 1993 as a place of public dialogue and experience exchange between Germany and Russia. The activities of this organisation are associated with the development of various aspects of the modern society such as economy, business, science, culture and sport. Great attention is paid to the support of young professionals. The members and patrons of the German-Russian Forum are well- known companies and prominent figures who help to shape up the cooperation network Bonds of friendship between the two countries. ‘We are in search of new projects, young leaders and such experienced economists A delegation of the German-Russian Forum has visited the farms of and diplomats as Stefan EkoNivaAgro located in Voronezh oblast to take a closer look at one of Duerr,’ says Martin Hoffmann, Executive Director and the leading companies in the dairy industry. Management Board Member of the German- Russian Forum. or foreign guests, EkoNiva the German-Russian Forum. As a sign of respect to Stefan ‘He is a role model for many. It is a formula for success ‘The versatility and scale of Stefan Duerr, Matthias Platzeck gave is no coincidence that Stefan achieved by a student from Duerr’s activities deserve respect. him an unusual souvenir – has won the award named after FGermany who came to Russia Apart from being a successful a bell which symbolises peace Dr. Friedrich Joseph Haass for his contribution to the development 30 years ago and managed to manager of the largest agricultural and friendship – and made of the relationship between our build a dairy empire. holding in Russia and a social the meeting truly sweet with some Berlin chocolate. countries. This year, EkoNiva ‘It is interesting for us to learn leader, he is also a member celebrates 25 years of its work more about EkoNiva’s milk of the Board of Trustees of the ‘What if you start making your just like the German-Russian production process’, says German-Russian Forum, which is own milk chocolate?’ jokes Forum. We would like to Matthias Platzeck, Chairman especially valuable to us.’ Matthias Platzek. ‘I am sure it will congratulate the company and of the Management Board of taste as good as EkoNiva’s milk.’ wish it prosperity.’ By Darya DENISOVA Dairy treats for the Northern Capital EkoNiva, the largest raw milk producer in Russia and Europe, has started operating in the Northwestern region of the country.

The holding acquired products’, says Stefan Duerr, the company’s own processing treats will be supplied to an agricultural enterprise in President of EkoNiva Group. plant in the area will be a logical Leningrad oblast from Voronezh Volosovo district, Leningrad ‘Entering the Northwestern continuation of the development and Kaluga oblasts. oblast. The company is engaged region takes us one step closer strategy. Meanwhile, EKONIVA By Tatyana IGNATENKO in high-quality milk production to our strategic objective – and growing forage crops for becoming the first integrated its herd. The total agricultural producer that can offer land area is approximately high- quality dairy products to 3,900 hectares. The enterprise the entire country.’ is one of the largest milk In the future, the company is producers in Leningrad oblast – planning to substantially expand the daily milk yield approximates its raw milk production in the 20 tonnes. The total herd size is Northwestern region. Apart 1,580 head of Holstein cattle, from purchasing more land of which 760 are dairy cows. and farms, EkoNiva is going to The herd is housed in Zimititsy build two new modern dairies village at a modern dairy fitted in this region until the end of with the DeLaval milking parlour. 2022. The main short-term ‘We find Leningrad oblast goal is producing around 200 attractive because of its high tonnes of raw milk per day for economic value for Russia and Saint Petersburg and Leningrad increasing buyer interest in dairy oblast. The construction of 8 ORGANICS

ederal law On Organic Products is to take effect on Organic, 1 January 2020 in Russia Fto ensure that our consumers have the same confidence. eco or bio? The problem is that another organic law is being drafted Worldwide, the three terms are used to define organic production. which can confuse consumers If a consumer sees any of these logos on the pack, he or she can that do not understand organic production specifics. be positive that the product is manufactured in compliance with In February, Vladimir Putin all organic requirements, is properly certified and neither mineral assigned the government to approve an action plan for fertilisers, nor pesticides, growth hormones or antibiotics are applied the development of green in its production. brands of ‘ecologically clean’ agricultural produce to be promoted in the domestic Anatoliy Nakaryakov, Organic Production Director, EkoNiva: and export markets. It should not be confused with organic – If a law applying the word ‘ecological’ to crops grown with production though; what it mineral fertilisers is passed, it will seriously harm Russian organic means is the application of lower production, diminish our chances of reaching compliance with pesticide rates and mineral international organic regulations and hinder the entry of our products fertilisers with reduced content into export markets. The Russian produce image will be severely of heavy metals and their salts. tarnished by the time foreign consumers have figured out the specifics of our terminology. To carry out President‘s assignment, a draft law On Ecologically Clean Agricultural produced with lower pesticide “inadequate organics” and end and sustainable farming. In Produce has been prepared and mineral fertiliser rates up on a wrong shelf. promptly, the problem is in many the western countries, the latter are referred to as ‘ecologically aspects it is similar to Federal ‘Our arguments have been is also called integrated clean’. Considering that this Law No 280 dated 03.08.2018 considered’, continues farming as it is a combination produce targets not only On Organic Products, which Oleg Mironenko, ‘and today of intensive and organic domestic but also external may seem a good thing as they a different term has been practices. In this segment, markets where consumers both protect the environment introduced to this draft law – numerous green brands are are much savvier, we risk and consumer health, however, “produce with improved being launched and taking finding ourselves in a very there is a ‘but’ here. ecological parameters”. For us, off in Europe, for instance, embarrassing situation. it’s crucial to prevent the term the Animal Welfare label in ‘We are adamantly opposed to Russian ‘ecological’ produce, and logo “ecological” from Germany or the Better Life label using such a term as “ecologically made with the use of chemicals, getting onto the package.’ in the Netherlands. Maybe, in clean”’, says Oleg Mironenko, may be mistaken for organic in Russia, a distinguishing label Executive Director of the National Ideal solution would be dividing Europe. It is a really big question should also be developed to Organic Union. ‘There are farming into three segments if Russian organic logo is going keep the term ‘ecological’ in the overlapping terms in the two laws, to eliminate confusion to be credible afterwards. area it really belongs to. which mislead consumers.’ about the term ‘ecological’: European organic foods, for that conventional (intensive), organic By Svetlana WEBER It turns out that both truly matter, may be perceived as organic products and those Darya DENISOVA NEWS 9 EKONIVA NEWS № 65 September 2019

headed for the spectacular Once seen, never forgotten! fields with heavy crops. The agronomists of EkoNivaAgro Over the years, EkoNivaAgro has proved to be one of the most told the guests about their technologically advanced companies in Voronezh oblast. technology of growing winter wheat, maize, sugar beets and soybeans. A tour of the milk Stefan Duerr, President of processing plant in Shchuchye EkoNiva Group, welcomed village and sampling natural the delegation at Verkhniy dairy products of EKONIVA and Ikorets dairy. He told the guests Academy of Dairy Sciences about different areas of activity brands crowned the eventful day. of EkoNiva- APK Holding and its business achievements and 'It is my first time at EkoNivaAgro', explained how things work on says Franz Hegel, Member of DLG a dairy farm. Management Board, 'and I am very much impressed with what 'Modern dairies are quite I have seen so far. In Germany, similar in our countries. The only we have an absolutely different difference is the scale', says vision of Russia, its farms Steffen Mogwitz, Member of DLG and processing plants. But Management Board. ‘But we have these facilities are clean and different political environment tidy, the production process is which affects the farmers. professionally managed and The Russian government has runs smoothly. Moreover, I am established agricultural support aving visited the company's delighted by the taste of dairy (DLG) arrived in Voronezh policies whereas their German dairies, state-of-the-art products that I have had a chance oblast again and paid a visit to counterparts favour the interests processing facilities and one of EkoNivaAgro's dairies. to sample. I could not have picturesque agricultural fields, of consumers, not producers. We H The German farmers were enough of the ice-cream and the guests cannot forget this would like to gain an insight into particularly interested in enjoyed natural yoghurts full of memorable experience and come the best Russian practices, that is Russian agriculture and fruits and berries.’ back to visit EkoNivaAgro again. why we have come here today.' experience exchange for On 4 July, a delegation of the benefit of both countries. After the tour, the delegation By Viktor BARGOTIN the German Agricultural Society

silage. These figures are pretty good, as the experts think. In terms of producing seeds of maize hybrids, Zashchitnoye is fully equipped with cutting- edge technology. The agronomists regularly get useful advice on the technological processes of hybridisation from RWA specialists. Currently, a range of hybrids from RWA is being tested at the variety testing plot in Zashchitnoye. The best hybrids A profitable crop will be a base for expanding the innovative hybrid line. ‘We have been cooperating with A workshop on maize cultivation issues and prospects has been held EkoNiva for six years in breeding at Zashchitnoye enterprise for EkoNiva-Semena specialists. It was soya beans, hulless pumpkins conducted by foreign partners. intended for oil production and maize’, relates Johann Posch, ately, the global maize ‘What makes it stand out from good fermentability and it is Managing Director of Saatzucht market has grown the rest is high crop yield, high in starch.’ Gleisdorf and Head of Seed remarkably, and the demand ease of cultivation and low In recent years, the employees Growing Department of RWA. is expected to keep rising. Maize L requirements for labour force. of Zashchitnoye in Kursk ‘We are eager to introduce to our is considered to be one of the Maize almost always produces oblast have been vigorously partners an exclusive variety bred most profitable cereal crops. Its a guaranteed yield, even when specially for Russia. The trials are unique features are high yield working on maize hybridisation. moisture is sparse.’ The experience of producing in process and they are extremely potential and versatility. Maize is important to us. Our strategic cultivated mostly for grain which Maize is a versatile crop, it is the innovative Grizzly hybrid is task is further fruitful cooperation. is later used as food, fodder and cultivated for both grain and silage. particularly interesting since it is for industrial purposes. When The benefits of using maize silage resistant to cold stress factors We want to implement the best asked about the reasons for as cattle feed are evident. and highly digestible. According genetics of Eastern Europe here in Russia and, I believe, we will growing maize, Stefan Hemmert, ‘This is the best forage with to the maize ripening index, Manager of Maize Sales achieve our goal soon!’ high energy density’, continues Grizzly has the FAO number of Department of IG Pflanzenzucht, Stefan Hemmert. ‘The crop has 230 for grain and 190 – for By Tatyana IGNATENKO answers without hesitation: 10 FIELD NEWS

Siberian hospitality

Farmers always take advantage of the opportunity to network and update their knowledge. The first in Siberia International EkoNiva-Semena Field Day 2019 has been held on the vast expanses of Sibirskaya Niva farmland in Maslyanino village, Novosibirsk oblast.

t the venue, the visitors the demonstrated cultivars here – barley, peas, oats – EkoNivaSibir Machinery Sales could meet the industry are perfectly suitable for the come mostly from EkoNiva.’ Representative. ‘High capacity colleagues, exchange Siberian climate. ‘We harvest oats Max at 5.1 is one of the distinctive Aexperience, learn about the latest Of course, the commercial tonnes in our fields’, continues features of the Duport scientific achievements in plant seed fields of Sibirskaya Niva Maksim Albert, ‘while the oats Liquiliser. breeding and seed growing, received a lot of attention that yield of any other variety does The capacity of the fertiliser innovations in farm machinery day. The participants had a look not exceed 4 tonnes per hectare tank is 8,500 litres, and and discuss professional topics at winter wheat varieties Skipetr under the same conditions.’ the operating width is in informal settings. and Zimushka, spring wheat At the Field Day, BASF 13.5 metres. Duport machine ‘This year, we’ve decided to put Liсamero and seed stands of representatives told the farmers is distinguished by reliability: all more focus on winter crops’, the Canadian alfalfa Dakota. about the plant treatment and assembly units and elements says Willi Drews, Doctor of From these very fields, the seeds protection systems suited are made of stainless steel. to the climatic conditions What is more, it can apply of the Siberian region. fertiliser to seedlings.’ Willi Drews: The applications of mineral Duport machines have already – In Siberia, winter wheat Skipetr fertiliser and chemicals are started operating in Siberian nearly always makes us happy the most common agricultural region and delivered great with the yield. This variety is distinguished by excellent winter practices. EkoNivaSibir unveiled performance. The Field Day hardiness and good tillering. a special machine for applying gave farmers from Kazakhstan, liquid fertiliser – the Duport Altai area and Novosibirsk Liquiliser. oblast the opportunity to have will be collected to be used for ‘This innovation allows us to a first- hand look at the Liquiliser. Agronomy and EkoNiva Advisor. sowing campaign 2020 and ensure good development of No surprise, after the event, ‘In Siberia, winter wheat Skipetr in the following years. Spring the root system and a rapid Liquiliser delivery negotiations nearly always makes us happy wheat Licamero turned out to be growth of the green mass’, started with a number of with the yield. This variety is at the top of the guests’ rating. says Aleksandr Burmak, customers. distinguished by excellent winter Besides, it had already found By Tatyana IGNATENKO hardiness and good tillering.’ favour with Irmen breeding farm During the Field Day in in Novosibirsk oblast. Buying the Maslyanino, EkoNiva-Semena seeds, they had been sure about showcased demo plots of new its good performance, but it had varieties, including the novelties gone beyond their expectations. of own breeding: winter ‘Last year, Licamero yielded wheat varieties Cepheus and really well – 7.3 tonnes per Sheratan, popular European hectare’, says Maksim Albert, spring wheat varieties Liсamero, Chief Agronomist of the farm, Calixo and Triso, spring barley ‘whereas the average yield of any varieties Paustian, Calcule, other wheat variety amounts to Margret, Laurikka, Explorer 5.3 tonnes per hectare.’ and globally acclaimed red The total area of Irmen lentil varieties bred in Canada. farmland is 21 thousand The qualitative parameters of hectares. The seeds sown FIELD NEWS 11 EKONIVA NEWS № 65 September 2019 Focus on quality EkoNiva has participated in Countrywide Field Day 2019, Leningrad oblast.

mitriy Patrushev, Minister the products of other brands, ‘We have been cooperating in active work with the partners. of Agriculture of Russian just the natural taste of milk. closely and fruitfully with EkoNiva The company displayed a Federation, set the tone of My kids love cheese pancakes for over 10 years’, says Yevgeniy Haybuster H-800 tub grinder that Dthe event in his welcome speech. and baked pudding made of Arngold, Chief Agronomist of combines the functions of a feed ‘Over the past few years, EKONIVA curds.’ Agrofirma Pakhma (Yarloslavl mill and a shredder for hay, straw, oblast). ‘We grow CALCULE barley maize grain and other crops, the Russian agricultural sector The proven track-record of and TRISO wheat varieties in which gives it a considerable has seen a steady growth, which EkoNiva Group and personal our fields. EkoNiva provides us edge over the counterparts. can be proved with high yields, the credibility of Stefan Duerr, country’s improved food security not only with machinery and ‘The Haybuster H-800 is seeds but also with invaluable and increasing investment in designed for small and first- hand experience. We can agriculture. Now it is time to medium- sized farming always count on high-quality enterprises’, comments Artyom boost efficiency concentrating our service and timely advice.’ Konoplyov, Brand Manager efforts on quality.’ The representatives of of the Sales Department Offering its partners exclusively FRUCTUS LLC from Azerbaijan of EkoNiva- Tekhnika. high-quality products is one of came to the company’s booth ‘The machinery unit requires EkoNiva’s core values. to meet the specialists of a 100 hp tractor to do the The visitors’ attention centered EkoNiva-Semena and share job. The hydraulic system simultaneously runs the rotor around the booth of EkoNiva the spectacular results of and the discharge chute allowing Group, where both the long- time the experiment they had Yevgeniy Zhilkin: straw distribution to a distance of business partners and – I know Stefan Duerr in conducted. up to 20 metres.’ prospective clients could discuss person, so if he guarantees ‘There is a biased view that The Haybuster H800 purchased the most advanced farming that the products are of high sowing the seeds produced in practices and cutting-edge quality, you can rest assured by Nevskiy farming enterprise Russia in the fields of Azerbaijan (Sobinka district, Vladimir oblast) machinery and taste EKONIVA that it is really the case. will have unpredictable dairy products. has become an indispensable consequences for the crop’, helper for the herd managers. Anna Vdovichenko and Yevgeniy Director General, inspire shares Rasim Bakhshi, Director ‘The Haybuster works virtually Zhilkin, EkoNiva’s partners customer trust. of FRUCTUS LLC. ‘To prove such non-stop, seven days a week’, from Vaderstad, dropped by opinions wrong, we purchased Besides, EkoNiva-Semena says Viktor Ognev, Director of seeds of spring wheat variety the booth to discuss the plans for offered its partners Nevskiy farming enterprise. ‘With TRISO from EkoNiva and sowed equipment supply, however, they premium- quality seeds its help, we were able to tackle could not miss the milk tasting. with high genetic potential. them in our fields. Exceeding a few problems at once, thus ‘Contents and shelf life are The entire product portfolio all our expectations, in just facilitating the herd managers’ what I always pay attention to – from forage grasses to 20 days TRISO showed an work. Generally, we process dry impressive growth. It takes in a dairy product: the shorter cereal crops – was displayed straw for feeding and bedding. local varieties 2 months to the shelf life, the better’, points at the booth. The hits of The machine’s shredding quality grow like this. No doubt, we will out Anna. ‘What I especially the season were the first is very high indeed, the cutting continue our cooperation with like about EkoNiva dairy varieties developed within length is set manually depending EkoNiva- Semena.’ produce is that it has none of the in-house winter wheat on the intended use, for example, the artificial preservatives or breeding programme – ALIOTH, The specialists of from 1.5 to 5 cm for feed and cloying sweetness present in SHERATAN and CEPHEUS. EkoNiva- Tekhnika were engaged from 5 to 15 cm – for bedding.’ By Tatyana IGNATENKO 12 FIELD NEWS

a successful businesswoman, owner of Farm named Scaling efficiency up after Lenin CJSC, takes a comprehensive approach to How to choose the perfect tractor, combine harvester or baler? her work. She keeps a tight rein EkoNiva-Vesti reporters have visited the major dedicated trade shows on her enterprise. The overall herd size is 5,000 head, to find out what machinery real professionals opt for in order to run including 1,900 milking cows. agribusiness without risk and losses. The land bank of the enterprise amounts to 5,400 hectares. Ms Yershova prefers to avoid A perfect choice damage. The combine has the combine digs up potatoes, risks, that is why she opts for Tula Field Day became a key a high production capacity separates haulm and soil, John Deere machinery. event for EkoNiva-Tekhnika. which enables it to perform its gently shakes the potato ‘We have purchased quite The company's specialists tasks successfully even in high tubers and loads them into a few machines from presented a wide range humidity conditions. There are the vehicle. EkoNiva, among them of John Deere machines: 17 combines of this model in The John Deere 560M round John Deere 6135В, 6130D, the John Deere 6155М Tula region.’ baler is in high demand. 7830, 8430 tractors and and the John Deere 6135В The Fliegl ULW30 chaser bin ‘The machine is a good option a John Deere 7380 forage tractors, the John Deere 8320R can speed up the harvesting for continuous use’, says Sergey harvester’, says Natalya four-wheel drive tractor, process. Plotnikov, Head of the Sales Yershova, Director of Farm the John Deere R4050i ‘The Fliegl chaser bin is Department of Tula Branch, named after Lenin CJSC. 'This self- propelled sprayer and an indispensable aid for EkoNiva-Tekhnika, ‘it produces time, we are interested in the the John Deere T670i combine farmers’, says Vitaliy Kozorez. bales of 1.87 m in diameter and John Deere 8300 harvester. harvester. ‘The machine increases crop is suitable for most crops and We are planning to purchase it ‘The John Deere Т670i combine harvesting efficiency by 30% various conditions.’ next year.’ with active separation is a and minimises downtime.’ perfect choice for our region’, Comprehensive approach Great novelties and proven The powerful Grimme SE 150- 60 says Vitaliy Kozorez, Director of Reliable agricultural machinery bestsellers trailed potato harvester can Tula branch, EkoNiva- Tekhnika, demonstrated at the Field Day The new John Deere Gator help to harvest potatoes ‘it can thresh grain swiftly in Vladimir enthused both men 865M crossover was carefully. In one run, and thoroughly preventing its and women. Natalya Yershova, introduced to farmers at FIELD NEWS 13 EKONIVA NEWS № 65 September 2019

Ryazan Field Day. The machine is fitted with a four-cylinder diesel engine with the capacity of 23 hp. The compact and roomy cargo box is able to carry up to 500 kg. ‘It is the first time we have showcased the John Deere Gator 865M’, says Sergey Krasavin, EkoNiva-Tekhnika Ryazan Branch Manager. ‘This crossover is designed for the needs of the agronomic department, small cargo transportation and other farm tasks. Combining versatility, reliability and durability, it is able to operate in any conditions.’ The JCB 155 and 531-70 telescopic handlers enjoyed unchanging popularity with farmers. The Vaderstad than five minutes and mixes ‘John Deere M Series wheel the equipment of other brands TopDown 500 cultivator, the solution, the other, with tractors came onto the Russian in 1С: Enterprise framework. Haybuster bale processor, the capacity of 1,000 l/ min, market in 2012’, says ‘AG-DATA Integrator system Fliegl ADS80 manure spreader, does the spraying’, says Sergey Aleksandr Zuyev, EkoNivaSibir is designed for planning and John Deere F450E baler and Zykov, EkoNiva- Tekhnika Sales Department Manager. controlling field work’, says Gregoire Besson plough also Kirov Branch Director. ‘Thus, ‘Over the time of their Anton Grebnev, Satellite received positive response from the John Deere R4050i delivers operation, they have proved Navigation Sales and Service the visitors of the Field Day. great performance – 700 ha themselves as reliable and Representative at EkoNivaSibir. Cutting-edge solutions per shift.’ versatile assistants. Due to ‘It uploads up-to-date field Kirov branch of Reliable assistants the all-new design adapted maps, data on the operation to the Russian conditions, EkoNiva- Tekhnika showcased Tomsk Field Day gathered about of self-propelled machinery, these iron labourers are the John Deere R4050i three hundred attendees from trailed equipment, crops and ready to tackle any tasks self-propelled sprayer. This different regions of Russia. They types of operations performed both on a dairy farm and at 252 hp machine is equipped discussed potato production in the field. The system makes a vegetable- growing enterprise.’ with a 6-cylinder engine practices at the enterprise of a plan- fact analysis, records with the volume of 6.8 litres. Denis Kolpakov, the leading Digital solutions in agriculture fertiliser and chemicals The 36-metre boom is made of potato grower of the region. Equipping farm machinery application rates and sowing carbon, therefore it is six times The machinery fleet of with digital systems became rates in the form of a matrix. stronger and five and a half the farm comprises more the key topic at Novosibirsk The system also enables times lighter than the steel one. than 50 advanced machines, and Kemerovo Field Days. generation of accounting ‘One of the advanced solutions the John Deere 6150M tractor EkoNivaSibir presented documents and keeping legal embodied in the sprayer being a firm favorite. It is prized the innovative system record of land.’ is the PowerSpray system for its robust full-frame design, John Deere AG-DATA Integrator. By Darya DENISOVA, with two pumps: one with improved hydraulics, reliable The product allows integrating Aleksandr KUTISHCHEV, the capacity of 1,200 l/ min three-point suspension and all the data on the operation Viktor BARGOTIN, fills the machine in less optimal capacity of 150 hp. of John Deere machinery and Anna BORDUNOVA 14 FOREST PLOT

conditions, tree sizes and species and to deliver wood to roadside at the lowest cost’, comments Aleksandr Zuyev. ‘When working with the Tigercat 855E feller buncher, the operator should fill the Tigercat felling head accumulating area to capacity’, shares Artyom Shilov, Representative of Tigercat in Russia. ‘Besides, the 340-degree wrist is a prerequisite for excellent control, minimising damage to the high value timber Tigercat machines for severe and doubling.’ Reducing reverse movement of the feller buncher and duty off-road applications rational planning of felling process are the key points for the operator to follow as The specialists of EkoNivaSibir held a demo show of Tigercat forestry putting the above- mentioned equipment to introduce the innovative tree harvesting systems approaches into practice results in fuel economy, performance manufactured by the world-renowned Canadian company. The event increase by 30- 40 per cent and took place on the premises of Tomlesdrev LLC at Chichkayulskiy an extended service life of track timber supply enterprise in Pervomayskoye district, Tomsk oblast. drive components. ‘The showcase of Tigercat forestry equipment has clearly he distinguishing features processing. The total annual During the show case, demonstrated its edge over of the brand are high timber output exceeds 1 million the specialists in forestry competitors’, comments Nikolay performance, durability cubic metres. The company’s core industry had an opportunity to Ananyev, Deputy Head of Tand a long service life of business is tree-length harvesting test drive the machinery units. the components. Tigercat units as this approach ensures Gary MacDonald, Tigercat Tomlesdrev LLC. ‘The machinery have long been an integral comprehensive processing Representative, held a workshop operators have noted that part of the forestry machinery of the main parts of a tree. on efficient felling and logging for the models are packed with fleet all around the world. Last The demo show highlighted the technicians and operators. cutting-edge solutions. Besides, year, EkoNivaTekhnika-Holding the outstanding performance of Particular emphasis during the manufacturer has done became a Tigercat dealer in Tigercat machinery. the training was placed on the right thing by opting for Siberia and the western part of ‘The advantages of Tigercat the key aspects ensuring smooth EkoNiva-Tekhnika, a reputable Russia. equipment over the counterparts and efficient operation of both dealer capable of providing the ‘Currently, we are actively are obvious’, continues Aleksandr a feller buncher and a skidder. clients with excellent aftersales promoting the forestry Zuyev. ‘All the machines released User-friendliness is a distinctive service. The company’s machinery focusing on to the Russian market can feature of the Tigercat skidder in- house spare parts storage the delivery of outstanding boast of a Tigercat FPT N67 as it includes an electronic facility is conveniently located in service’, shares Aleksandr engine that has stood the test of armrest- mounted joystick which Novosibirsk.’ Zuyev, Head of Sales time. Tigercat engines embody is used for steering, performing The test drive made a lasting Department of EkoNivaSibir. reliability, low operating costs and boom, grapple and blade impression on the attendees, ‘During the showcase at considerable fuel economy.’ functions. Besides, an electronic convincing the management Tomlesdrev, we demonstrated The unique drive system foot pedal controls the front and of the enterprise that the Tigercat 855E feller buncher combines hydrostatics with rear gears with a forward/ reverse the specialised machinery for and the 620E six-wheel drive electronic control technology, selector switch. industrial applications would skidder for logging operations.’ which ensures automatic variable ‘The skidder’s main task is to be a welcome addition to their Tomlesdrev LLC is the largest engine speed adjustment for high efficiently perform the logging machinery fleet. enterprise in the region engaged fuel efficiency and extra torque operations in a variety of terrain in timber harvesting and when necessary. By Tatyana IGNATENKO FOREST PLOT 15 EKONIVA NEWS № 65 September 2019

Woodcutter Championship. Blain Know how to cut eagerly provided professional The dealer’s reliability and the durability of the machinery it supplies advice to specialists, held workshops and showcased can only be proved in the forest. At the forestry machinery trade fair all the advantages of the ‘iron held in Ustyanskiy district, Arkhangelsk oblast as part of the 21st beasts’ to everyone who was Century Woodcutter Championship, EkoNivaTekhnika-Holding has interested in them. ‘It is much easier to operate presented high-power Tigercat forestry machinery. our machines,’ affirms Blain MacDonald. ‘For example, the he company’s booth enjoyed ‘During 12 years in the forest your machine. If you have such Tigercat H845E track harvester great popularity with the industry, I have driven different a powerful 20-tonne piece of on display here can boast visitors. The opportunity to machines. The main thing I equipment as Tigercat, the absolute stability, low centre Ttest drive the Forwarder 1075 have come to realise is that a excitement grows, and you want of balance, super-powerful and the Harvester Н845Е only machine should be durable and to move if not the mountains harvesting head, which enables added to the drawing power of manoeuverable. When your log then at least the whole forest!’ its operation in the forests EkoNiva’s booth. forwarder is comfortable and Tigercat vehicles are designed with the most wide-spreading st The 21 Century Forest Labourer easy to operate, like the Tigercat for operation in the toughest branches. Everyone who has is a unique professional machines, it is just marvelous! I conditions. Forestry industry once operated a Tigercat cannot event. The participants of the feel safe and I am certain that my specialists have nicknamed them but admit that no other machine competition use the latest work will bring good results.’ ‘iron beasts’. Today, EkoNiva can compare with them in power, generation machines of the world Uncompromising precision at supplies 20 items of forest comfort and reliability. In our leading manufacturers to show maximum speed is the main machinery for cut-to-length and company, we have set a global the best forestry skills. A wide requirement at the log forwarder tree-length harvesting. These task of supplying “iron beasts” to choice of machinery ensures operator’s contest. Igor Toryshev, machines include, in the first equal opportunities for the all of Russia. And we will do it in contestants to obtain the title of cooperation with EkoNiva!’ the Champion. The prize pool of The work in the forest always the event in 2019 amounted to Igor Toryshev: has a certain flavour of romance. 13 million rubles. – However, it always feels like the In the age of high technology first time for me. The most important Beyond a shadow of a doubt, the and reliable machinery, forestry thing is to work in tandem with industry jobs are becoming even Canadian brand Tigercat stole your machine. If you have such a more prestigious, fascinating the limelight at the exhibition. powerful piece of equipment as and popular. The long-standing Almost everyone was captivated Tigercat, the excitement grows, and by the might of the forest you want to move if not the mountains tradition of holding the machinery. The ‘iron beasts then at least the whole forest! Championship is another proof to with the tiger’s heart’ are not as this. Another highlight of the event widespread in Russia as their was the Queen of Forest Beauty competitors, but they are just as contest. 15 young women from another participant of the good and, in some aspects, even place, harvesters and forwarders, different cities of Russia took part contest, visited EkoNiva’s booth better than their counterparts. fellerbunchers and wood in the competition. The crown to have some practice before the The stable and powerful 1075C skidders. Aftersales service, of the Forest Queen went to the competition. 20-tonne forwarder with extreme extensive stock of spare parts young lady from Lesosibirsk. ‘I have operated a harvester and top-notch technicians are duty widespread bogie axles is a A whole year is yet to pass for almost 15 years. This is the the pillars the company relies on. perfect solution for continuous before the next Championship third time I have taken part in operation on challenging terrain. Blain MacDonald, Product is held. A year full of hard work the contest’, says Igor. ‘However, ‘I wanted to drive the log Support Representative at in the toughest conditions of the it always feels like the first time forwarder the moment I saw it’, Tigercat, flew from another Russian forests, where powerful for me. The most important says Aleksey Bunin, a contest continent to participate in the and reliable machinery will be the thing is to work in tandem with st participant. exhibition and the 21 Century only ‘Queen of Forest’. By Tatyana IGNATENKO 16 TECHNICAL INSPECTION

and strives to use all the opportunities offered by smart farming. This season, liquid and dry fertiliser was first introduced according to the prescription based on the soil test data. The subsequent comparative analysis of the actual application data and the prescription map in MyJohnDeere Operations Centre showed 97% of matches. This suggests a very precise and high-quality distribution of the product.’ What is particularly important is that the shift in the application rate within the field takes place automatically with minimal participation of the machine operator. The device is designed for independent prescription- based work. ‘It is a very successful innovation’, shares Mikhail Rudnev, Chief Engineer of Irmen breeding farm. ‘We used Absolute precision to apply only dry material but with Liquid System installed, This season, EkoNivaSibir has held a number of demo shows of we have an opportunity to use Liquid System, including the one at Irmen breeding farm located liquid fertiliser. This year, we have also tried the KAS-32 in Verkh-Irmen village, Ordynskoye district, Novosibirsk oblast. liquid fertiliser for the first time The Australian know-how makes it possible to retrofit conventional and got excellent seedlings. We are looking forward to seed drills for applying liquid fertiliser. the harvest.’ It is common knowledge that xperienced farmers assign Systems Sales and Service The application of smart the application of KAS-32 at enormous value to the use Representative of EkoNivaSibir. technologies at farming sowing is an effective measure of liquid fertiliser as it ‘Liquid Systems is a company enterprises allows to achieve for growing various crops Ereaches the root system of which specialises in the significant economy of material as it ensures sustainable plants faster and, compared to development and manufacture in addition to boosted yields. It development of roots and rapid dry fertiliser, is more efficient if of smart liquid fertilisation pinpoints the problem areas of green mass growth. there is a lack of moisture. systems for a wide range of fields, which has a beneficial In autumn, combine harvesters ‘According to the observations, equipment. The main feature of effect on the eventual outcome. will be equipped with yield when using liquid fertiliser, this solution is the John Deere ‘Irmen breeding farm has testing instruments in order the average yield increase is Rate Controller 2000 which already tried this technical to evaluate the results of about 1 t/ha depending on makes the system fully know-how’, continues Anton using the system. However, the conditions, technology integrated into the CAN bus of Grebnev. ‘The enterprise the farmers have no doubt that and other factors’, says John Deere machinery.’ keeps pace with the times they will gather a good harvest. Anton Grebnev, Satellite By Tatyana IGNATENKO TECHNICAL INSPECTION 17 EKONIVA NEWS № 65 September 2019 For peace of mind!

day, which is 250 bales 400 kg Rodnikovoye Pole is a modern enterprise in Tula oblast featuring each – superb performance. a robotic dairy farm. Denis Bocharov, Chief Technician, talks about Another benefit is the improved quality of our fodder, which his experience with EkoNiva-Tekhnika and shares how to choose preserves its properties better the right dealer to have peace of mind. in bales, does not get wet or deteriorate. The baler picks up odnikovoye Pole, a new Maintainability was one of Last season, the farming clover, alfalfa for hay and wheat progressive enterprise, priority criteria for the choice, enterprise decided to acquire stubble on our farm. EkoNiva’s 5,000 ha of land, has been as it saves time. We picked a durable baler. technicians provide us with Rin the farming business for two the John Deere W650 combine ‘We reviewed what was technical support over the phone years. The farm grows forage and haven’t regretted it once.’ available in the market if needed or drive over to the field promptly to eliminate any crops and makes its own fodder, ‘It is a high-output combine and concluded that equipment malfunction. EkoNiva such as hay, silage, straw and harvesting crops with minimum the John Deere V451М round has become our reliable partner haylage, 400 tonnes in total, losses’, says Sergey Plotnikov, baler suited us best’, recalls and assistant.’ assisted by ‘green superheroes’ Sales Representative, Denis Bocharov. ‘Our operator – the nickname of John Deere EkoNiva- Tekhnika Tula branch. ‘It can handle 100 tonnes of hay a By Darya DENISOVA machines on the farm. is easy to maintain and operate.’ ‘We aim for the leading position The John Deere W650 ensures in the market therefore we excellent cleaning and threshing Denis Bocharov: must have the most efficient of small grains and keeps – After investigating our options, we concluded that machinery only’, states the tank clean at the same time. EkoNiva- Tekhnika would be a worthy partner. And this Denis Bocharov. ‘Our fleet ‘We are very happy with cooperation has been very productive ever since. includes John Deere 6135В, the machine’, continues Denis John Deere 8320R and Bocharov. ‘Maintained on John Deere 6110В tractors, two schedule, it has run for three John Deere 8335R tractors, two seasons without a single John Deere V451M round balers, breakdown.’ a John Deere 3810 plough and a John Deere W650 combine.’ John Deere tractors are also indispensable on the farm. Before acquiring the machinery, the farm specialists had ‘We own two John Deere 8335R thoroughly researched tractors. One does cultivation, the market. disking and sowing, the other does tillage with a big disc ‘After investigating our harrow. A reliable engine is what options, we concluded that distinguishes the 8335R tractor EkoNiva- Tekhnika would be from competitors. The machines a worthy partner. And this don’t break down –we don’t get cooperation has been very any hassle.’ productive ever since. 18 TECHNICAL INSPECTION

draught resistance and efficiently suppresses weeds.’ The Liquiliser design includes a sturdy frame and injector wheels. As all the unit parts are made of stainless steel, they are highly reliable and durable. ‘In spring, we had a demo- show of the Liquiliser in the fields belonging to Vays farming enterprise’, continues Aleksey Burkhovetskiy. ‘We fertilised 10 hectares of wheat crops, a month later we could see intensive growth of bright- coloured sprouts. These facts confirm that the plants received enough nitrogen, and Growth injection now they are actively developing.’ Siberian farmers can enjoy the indispensable help of How to boost crop yield? Experts from EkoNivaSibir can answer the Liquiliser, and the experts this question – trials of Liquiliser trailed equipment produced by from EkoNivaSibir will support them with unsurpassed DUPORT have commenced in Novosibirsk oblast. aftersales service. Currently, the UPORT is one of liquid fertiliser injection into technology or the conventional company offers machines with the leading manufacturers the soil. one’, says Aleksey Burkhovetskiy, working widths varying from 4 to of machines for applying ‘Liquiliser allows to inject Senior Sales Representative 13 metres and tank capacities Dliquid fertiliser. Their Liquiliser fertiliser into the soil with any of EkoNivaSibir. ‘It delivers from 2,000 to 9,000 litres. unit was designed specially for cultivation history using the no-till nutrients to the crops, increases By Darya DENISOVA Must-attend event for potato growers th Potato Russia 2019, the 5 anniversary field day devoted to The dealer pays great attention this crop, has taken place in Samara oblast. It was hosted to the service and maintenance of the machines in order to by Grimme, one of the largest manufacturers of potato reduce their downtime and harvesting machinery in the world. The specialists and clients of prevent malfunction. ‘We constantly increase EkoNivaTekhnika- Holding attended the event. the number of spare parts in stock, enhance his year’s festival witnessed Grimme Group for more than small and large growers offering customer service, provide a record number of ten years. In 2019, the holding a range of options adjustable trainings for our specialists’, participants, around a has already sold over 40 units of to every farmer’s needs and continues Kirill Tagantsev. Tthousand and five hundred. All Grimme machinery. various conditions of work. ‘EkoNivaTekhnika- Holding has the attendees of Potato Russia ‘Some of the key advantages of When it is required, customers been granted the status of 2019 had an opportunity to Grimme machines are reliability, can update the configuration of Grimme Premium Partner and see demo-plots with a number gentle crop handling and effective their machines, which are used offered the most favourable of potato varieties. However, soil separation’, says Kirill for harvesting potatoes as well terms and conditions. the true highlight of the day was as onions, carrots, leeks, red Tagantsev. ‘The manufacturer By Tatyana IGNATENKO the demonstration of Grimme can meet the demands of both beets and even garlic.’ machinery. The invited farmers could see all the advantages of the new VARITRON 470 4-row self-propelled potato harvester. The machine is powered by a 435 hp engine, equipped with rubber tracks and a 7-tonne Nonstop Bunker. The Varitron Series self-propelled harvesters demonstrate high variability and excellent performance due to the wide range of separators. The comfortable cab allows the driver to have a clear view of the intake and sieving units. EkoNivaTekhnika-Holding has been fruitfully cooperating with TECHNICAL INSPECTION 19 EKONIVA NEWS № 65 September 2019 Two days of joy to benefit your health The machine can plant maize, sunflower, beet and soya at a speed of up to 20 km/h with the efficiency of 97- 99%. EkoNiva-Semena presented the European achievements in seed breeding of winter and spring wheat, soya, peas, oats and lentils. For the first time, the two varieties of the company’s own breeding well adapted to the climate conditions of the region – Sheratan and Cepheus – were on display at the company’s booth. ‘I have enjoyed the Field Day and EkoNiva-Chernozemye’s booth. We have had a successful business partnership with the company’, says Roman Glazkov, Pobeda LLC Director (Ternovka district). ‘We farm 4,500 hectares of land and we are engaged in livestock At the 2019 Voronezh Field Day, EkoNiva, which has celebrated its and crop production. Reliable 25th anniversary this year, has presented the latest farm machinery and efficient machinery such as the 8 and 6 Series John Deere models and high-yielding seed varieties. The company treated tractors, the John Deere chisel plough and the Vaderstad the guests to the milk from its own farms. planter always come in handy.’ koNiva-Chernozemye has which automatically adjusts ‘The Vaderstad Tempo L planter is A tasting session was arranged presented John Deere, JCB, the sensitivity of the suspension a revolutionary model in cultivating as part of the event to try fresh Vaderstad and Gregoire rate to the actual axle load, row crops’, says Roman Logunov, EKONIVA products – milk, kefir, EBesson machinery. The John Deere ensures optimal traction and a 7% EkoNiva-Chernozemye Sales baked fermented milk, sour 6195M tractor was one of higher towing capacity compared Representative. ‘The PowerShoot cream, curds, yoghurts with the novelties showcased at with the machines with a rigid axle. technology uses air pressure to natural fruit and berry flavours as well as bio yoghurts and the event. The 6 Series flagship Vaderstad soil cultivation push the seeds into the ground at ice- cream. model with the PowerTech machinery also enjoyed a great a speed of 17 m/s and carefully engine (195 hp) is equipped with deal of attention from the farmers fixes them with the closing wheel.’ By Aleksandr KUTISHCHEV the TLS independent suspension, at the exhibition. Iron will Tigercat enterprise located in Kemerovo oblast. ‘The Scottish exhibition EkoNivaTekhnika-Holding has targeted a new market segment – was a showcase for powerful forestry equipment. The company has become Tigercat machinery Tigercat machines renowned for exemplary work. The company dealer. To gain insight into the concept, the customers of EkoNivaSibir representatives shared headed for the international exhibition Forestry Expo Scotland 2019. expertise and drew parallels with other manufacturers orestry Expo Scotland is ‘The Tigercat LH855E is a track In front of scores of visitors, highlighting the key benefits of the brand. The equipment really a unique event showcasing harvester offering robust the Tigercat LH855E impressed us, and the event the relevant equipment performance on any slopes harvester coped with its job in general brought us lots of Fmanufactured by the world’s and on rough terrain’, says perfectly passing the baton to positive emotions.’ leaders. Being one of Aleksandr Zuyev, Head of Sales the Tigercat 1075С forwarder. In the high- fliers, Tigercat was invited Department of EkoNivaSibir. tandem with a manipulator and EkoNivaTekhnika-Holding to participate in the occasion. ‘Due to a boom reach of up to a grapple truck, the low-wide is about to complete active The company demonstrated 9.4 m, the machine is capable bunk system of the machine preparation in the run-up to the first sales of Tigercat machines. its latest machines: the 625E of handling large timber. increases the working area. Service technicians have skidder, the LH855E, H845D, The operator’s cab is equipped This symbiosis helps to reduce undergone training at the Tigercat H822D harvesters and the 1075С with a levelling mechanism. the loading and unloading time and improve the performance. plant in Canada, and the regional forwarder. The guests were For operator comfort and spare part warehouses are set especially impressed by convenience, the mechanism ‘Last year, the news that EkoNivaSibir started supplying up. Most importantly, popular the Tigercat LH855E harvester. holds the upper part of models of the brand are already Owing to a number of unique the cab in a horizontal position forestry machinery to our market came as a welcome surprise in stock. In a word, the dealer is solutions, the model soundly regardless of the surface on all ready for sales and service of beats its competitors Komatsu which the work is performed.’ to me’, says Andrey Yefremov, Head of Gorizont farming forestry equipment. and Ponsse. By Viktor BARGOTIN 20 FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE Field Day marathon

Volgograd New varieties offered by EkoNiva, such as Cepheus and Sheratan, are gaining popularity in a number of regions, including Volgograd oblast. Agro-Plus farming enterprise, Olkhovka district, Volgograd oblast, first learned about EkoNiva from local farmers. The company decided to try growing new winter wheat varieties bred by EkoNiva. ‘We have decided to give Cepheus and Sheratan a try’, explains Sergey Sivkov, Head of Agro-Plus. ‘What we find This summer has been eventful for fields, this soft spring wheat especially attractive about these has been incredibly productive varieties is their capability to EkoNiva- Semena – the company took amounting to around 6.5 tonnes grow in fields with various levels part in 13 Field Days in different regions of per hectare. This year, we of soil fertility and after different have decided to sow Cepheus previous crops. And, of course, the country within three months. A range of in autumn and we expect maximum crop yield is also of high- quality seeds bred domestically and impressive results as well!’ primary importance to us.’ abroad was introduced to Russian farmers. Tambov Bashkiria Field Day is always a platform ‘There has been an increasing for fruitful business meetings. interest in EkoNiva's Rostov-on-Don in the local fields. Such lentil seeds in the republic’, varieties as CDC Redcliff, CDC Voskhod farming enterprise At Don Field Day, the guests (Muchkapskiy district, Tambov says Viktor Prostyakov, were primarily interested in Redbow and CDC Redcoat are Sales Representative of coming into the spotlight of oblast) has been engaged in winter wheat, barley and pea successful cooperation with EkoNiva- Semena. ‘This spring, seeds. The event also showed the local growers. They are in we supplied our seeds of high demand in Volga Federal EkoNiva-Semena for several that in southern regions soy years. The company’s purchase spring wheat, barley, oats, beans have a growing appeal to District because of their high soybeans and lentils for trials draught resistance.’ portfolio includes winter wheat, the local farmers. Such varieties soybeans and peas. in the region. At the Field Day, as OAK Prudence, Tourmaline Tula our potential partners could ‘Last year, Belmondo peas and Favorit are suitable for see the results which were Dakota alfalfa has engaged produced an excellent yield’, growing in the region. really good, taking into account attention of Tula farmers this says Sergey Savinkov, Director the climatic conditions.’ Saratov year, and it is no wonder since General of Voskhod. ‘The seeds ‘Lgovskaya-4 and Skipetr the variety is high-yielding and we buy from EkoNiva always EkoNiva-Semena traditionally have performed very well in winter-hardy. A lot of longstanding show impressive results in our participates in field trade shows. the region’, says Aleksandr clients visited EkoNiva-Semena’s fields. This time, we decided to The company is always willing Novosyolov, EkoNiva-Semena booth with the objective of buying try out Moskovskaya 56 winter to share the best crop farming Sales Representative. ‘As wheat seeds. wheat. We have concluded innovations with its colleagues for spring crops, Licamero ‘We like Licamero wheat a supply contract with EkoNiva and provide them with useful wheat is in the limelight. very much’, shares Sergey right here, at the Field Day. We agricultural information and Over the previous two years, Logvinov, Director of Niva are sure that next year, the yield timely advice. it produced excellent yields farming enterprise. ‘In our is going to pay off.’ By Tatyana IGNATENKO FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE 21 EKONIVA NEWS № 65 September 2019 Good corn – high-quality milk In recent years, there has been a growing tendency for Russia to increase areas of arable land and consequently gross corn harvest. The market growth is triggered by the development of livestock farming.

ollowing the latest trends, Verkhniy Ikorets dairy located in Bobrov district, Voronezh Foblast, has held the Innovative Field Day ‘Corn 2019’ devoted to the practical aspects of corn seed growing and production. The event was initiated by EkoNiva-Semena in association Demonstration plots with hybrids silage corn cultivation, flint-dent with the French National corn. The hybrid is resistant to of French, Austrian and Swiss and dent corn varieties will be Federation of Corn Seed and cold stress factors. It seems breeding became the hub of a perfect choice. They are better extremely important to EkoNiva Sorghum Production (FNPSMS). the festival. The silage corn digested in the small intestine as the company expands its dairy Corn is ranked number one in the cultivation technology and silage bringing a considerable gain in business into northern regions of world in terms of grain yield. On harvesting techniques were yields. When preparing silage, the country.’ an industrial scale, its kernels are it is important to harvest corn As in any other area of activity, processed into flour, groats, starch there is no instant way of and even sugar and alcohol. learning the ins and outs of EkoNiva pays special attention to agriculture – it is a process of Vladimir Chirkov: corn cultivation for silage. This is trial and error and agronomic determined by the fact that milk – We do understand that high- quality silage is not easily experiments. To gain valuable marketability and milk output found in the market, it can only be experience, the regular client directly depend on the quality and prepared by ourselves. and partner of EkoNiva Pavel quantity of the silage in the dairy Yenyutin, Head of Lazarevskoye cow ration. Ninety-nine percent of breeding farm located in milk produced at various dairies of when kernels reach the dough Shchukino district, Tula oblast, the company meets the standards a particular focus of attention. stage of ripeness. came to the Innovative Field of high quality. As for the milk The guest of honour Stefan ‘EkoNiva East has 32,000 ha of Day with his team. marketability in Verkhniy Ikorets Hemmert, Head of Corn Sales arable land at its disposal, out of ‘Our dairy keeps 2,800 milking dairy, it amounts to 97- 100%. Department at IG Pflanzenzucht, which 25% is corn fields. The FAO cows’, emphasises the manager. ‘I am absolutely convinced that told about corn growing practices number of the cultivated hybrids ‘To cultivate corn is an absolute the corn grown and processed in Western Europe and explained varies from 170 to 340’, says necessity for us. Good corn in the right way produces how to choose the right hybrid Willi Drews, Doctor of Agronomy means high-quality milk. Next a significant effect on every litre of this crop. For example, dent and EkoNiva Advisor. ‘We place season, plans are afoot to of milk’, highlighted Vladimir corn gives off moisture at final a top priority on hybrids of a very replace Russian hybrids with Chirkov, Executive Director of stages of ripeness more quickly early ripeness group. Over the foreign ones. After the visit to EkoNiva-Semena, delivering than other varieties and is suited last 5 years, we have been Verkhniy Ikorets, we know for engaged in hybridisation of Grizzly a welcome speech at the for growing for grain. As for sure what hybrid and with what Innovative Field Day. ‘Today’s FAO number to opt for.’ celebration is dedicated to A tour of the dairy sparked the entire production cycle – from true interest of the guests crop sowing to receiving milk from of the festival. Everyone got our cows. We do understand that the chance to learn more about high-quality silage is not easily dairy cow feeding, housing and found in the market, it can only be milking processes. The Innovative prepared by ourselves. However, Field Day ‘Corn 2019’ was the outcome is influenced by crowned by a lottery for a number of factors. Our goal the clients. The lucky winners scooped impressive presents is to share our knowledge and such as gift and discount experience of corn growing with vouchers for seed purchase. our colleagues.’ By Tatyana IGNATENKO 22 OUR PEOPLE

ll Aleksandr’s life has been associated with his homeland. Having Agraduated from the agricultural institute, he came back to Nizhnemaryino, his home village, to work as a veterinarian, then managed Maksim Gorkiy Collective Farm in Dobrino village. When negotiations with EkoNiva commenced, he was all in favour of EkoNiva acquiring the farm. ‘Stefan Duerr, Company President, inspired me from our first meeting’, recalls Aleksandr. ‘You don’t often come across people of such intense passion, who motivate and fill people around with enthusiasm for action.’ At EkoNiva, he was first assigned responsibility for subdivisions operating on the left bank of the Don. Aleksandr invested a lot On native soil of effort and energy in Left-Bank Aleksandr Nesterenko, Director of EkoNivaAgro Right-Bank Operation. However, when he was appointed as director of a newly Operation, has been awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Liski established Right-Bank Operation Town and Liski District, the title he has earned due to his work and (after EkoNivaAgro had been split into several subdivisions), he took community-oriented mindset. it as a next challenge – a test to from dairy farming amounted to a roof over the head and a lot of prove his worth. Operation was the first 770 million rubles out of total company to offer refugees people – with jobs. ‘The year 2013, when we 960 million rubles. Currently, from Donbass and Lugansk ‘I embrace the credo of our embarked on this journey, was the total herd of five modern a helping hand. First, they were really tough for me’, recalls company: being responsible for dairy farms at Right-Bank accommodated at the hostel your land and people living on it’, Aleksandr. ‘I had to build a team Operation is 17,500 head and on the farm, but, as the space of specialists as the old one says Aleksandr. ‘But only good gross annual milk output is there was limited, the enterprise performance of the enterprise had been distributed to manage about 100,000 tonnes. further rented apartments, new subdivisions. We issued enables it to implement The colleagues respect acquired houses for the refugee a call for specialists all over this responsibility, therefore Aleksandr for his openness, families, supported them the country. We never promised profitability is the priority task I integrity and esteem for people. financially. The enterprise the moon but gave reliable work on every day.’ He has been elected people’s provided over 100 families with guarantees of good working and By Gennadiy LUKSHIN delegate to Liski District Council living conditions.’ for the third time. People vote Today, Right-Bank Operation for him not because they are employs about 1,000 people, told so, but because they know which is the manning level of him as a man of his word. a regiment of artillery, however, For example, when he visited this ‘regiment’ is armed with the local medical and obstetrical a few dozen cutting-edge farm station in Petrovskoye village, machines cultivating 26,522 he asked the administrator ha of land. The cereal yield straightaway how he could exceeded 6 tonnes/ha here long help with the renovation of ago, and even today very few the building, pretty solid but farms in Voronezh region can still half a century old, as he boast such figures. perceived that the lady felt In 2017, the enterprise started uncomfortable asking. The next growing beetroots, which now day, a crew arrived, first they cover 1,988 ha and reach refurbished the interior, then the output of 50 tonnes of roots moved on to the roof and per ha. To improve the profitability the facade repairs. of crop production, sunflower Aleksandr tries to support and soybeans have recently been people from socially included in the rotation. disadvantaged and vulnerable Anyways, livestock farming groups – seniors and people remains the main source of with disabilities – in the first earnings. Last year, the income place. Besides, Right- Bank OUR PEOPLE 23 EKONIVA NEWS № 65 September 2019 Dragons score a double On Russia’s Navy Day, 28 July, a dragon boat race took place in the waters of Voronezh Reservoir. This spectacular event was called Peter the Great Regatta 2019. Twelve teams representing different business enterprises, including EkoNiva, strove for victory.

the training process, as the boat racing has become way more than just a pastime for us.’ In the final race, the strongest teams appeared on the water, EkoNiva being one of the main favorites. Enjoying the fans’ overwhelming support, EkoNiva was at the head of the race throughout the distance, giving no chance of winning to the other participants of the competition. ‘What has played an essential role in our success is the team spirit’, says Aleksandr Prokopov, Service Engineer of EkoNiva-Chernozemye. ‘Each of us is an integral part of the crew, and the eventual outcome depends on our coordinated work. It has been the second regatta in a row showing that our team spirit and determination help us to achieve the desired results. In September, we are going Over the past few years, finally clinched the victory in Peter the lead and left their rivals far to take part in Flag of Honour water sports have become the Great Regatta on Navy Day. behind. Delta Fitness Dragons Race, so we will keep training and do our best to defend very popular in Voronezh The usual route of the regatta were doing their best, but in the Champion title.’ uniting thousands of amateur passed through the waters the end, EkoNiva came in first. athletes. Sponsored by the of the Reservoir at the side of ‘We take the training very Owing to the effective teamwork Regional Government and the Chernavskiy bridge to the Goto seriously’, says Sergey and physical fitness, EkoNiva’s Physical Culture Department, Predestinatsia flagship. In Sidorenko, Service Engineer of athletes have become the cup two dragon boat regattas – the semifinal race, EkoNiva’s EkoNiva-Chernozemye. ‘Several winners and gold medallists Flag of Honour Race and sportsmen competed against times a week after work, we of Peter the Great Regatta for Peter the Great Regatta – are the following teams: Voronezh go to Voronezh Reservoir to the first time, thus proving that annually held in the heart of City District Administration, Delta do stretching and endurance losing is not in the nature of our the Black Soil Region. Fitness Dragons and Voronezh exercises and practice rowing company. ‘Dragon boat racing is aimed State Medical University. Right for two hours. All of the team at healthy lifestyle promotion’, from the start, our athletes took members are involved in By Viktor BARGOTIN says Vladimir Kadurin, Head of the Physical Culture and Sports Department of Voronezh oblast. ‘This competition is not just about doing sports – it is also an opportunity to spend some quality time with colleagues and friends. The number of people engaged in the regatta is growing year by year, which means that the event enjoys popularity with the residents of our city.’ EkoNiva’s team is a traditional participant of the two city regattas. Last year, the athletes managed to win the gold medal in Flag of Honour Race, and they 24 OUR HUMAN RESOURCES The future of Russian plant breeding achelors and masters of Russian agricultural universities received Ba chance to get a deep insight into such complicated sciences as plant breeding and seed growing. The Vavilovets team arrived at Zashchitnoye in order to gain experience and knowledge. Rasul Magomedov, a student of Dagestan State Agricultural University, has been working at the enterprise for several months. The fourth-year student was delighted to undergo such a long internship since his main objective was to pick up useful skills. ‘Every piece of knowledge we Vavilovets, a project named after the prominent agronomist and get here comes in handy’, says Rasul. ‘One would never learn geneticist Nikolay Vavilov, has been carried out at EkoNiva for this at the university. I am really the second year. During this short period, it has proved its high value lucky as I have an opportunity to take part in a unique project. for both the students of agricultural universities and the company. Zashchitnoye farming enterprise enterprise during the peak University, comes from a family has imported leaf-cutter bees ‘I am exploring the effect of of the harvesting campaign of agronomists, so the career from Canada for the first time in mineral fertiliser on emmer and learn the ins and outs choice was predictable and its history. The bees are used for (Triticum dicoccum) quality of plant breeding and seed desirable for him. Now the alfalfa pollination, thus allowing and crop productivity’, explains growing. Currently, the country’s young man is toiling away to boost the crop yield.’ the student. ‘My professional agriculture is starving for at his graduate paper. It is Each day of the internship dream is to increase emmer yield starts at the crack of dawn – potential, so I want to keep on looking after the bees takes Pavel Semyonov: studying this wholesome crop.’ – I am exploring the effect of mineral fertiliser on emmer (Triticum a great deal of time. However, One more programme dicoccum) quality and crop productivity’, explains the student. participant, Svyatoslav Burlyayev, the young man does not ‘My professional dream is to increase emmer yield potential, so I complain, he makes notes want to keep on studying this wholesome crop. says that he is striving for even on changes every day and more audacious goals. analyses them scrupulously. ‘I wish I could ascertain professionals in these areas of devoted to emmer, an ancient Rasul already knows for sure the degree of heterosis in wheat, expertise. The average age of a type of wheat. An entire trial that his graduate paper will be it could allow increasing the crop Russian plant breeder is about field at Zashchitnoye was devoted to leaf-cutter bees. yield by 50%’, shares the young 60 years, that is why this scientific allocated to Pavel for that Giving young farmers a chance agronomist. ‘Besides, I would field urgently needs a fresh flow of crop. Constant monitoring and to learn the basics of plant love to try my hand at somatic young specialists. total systematisation of data breeding and seed growing will provide the foundation for hybridisation which is performed Pavel Semyonov, a master through meticulous, tedious his paper. through fusing protoplasts but at the same time rewarding of Kazan State Agricultural isolated from the plant somatic labour – this is the key cells. It is used for creating new takeaway from the project. genotypes and new plants. All ‘The students undergo training this will enable carrying out plant in challenging, sometimes breeding on a cell level.’ even extreme conditions’, So far, it is only a dream for says Andrey Zvyagin, Head Svyatoslav, but this dream of Plant Breeding and Early will quite soon come true. It Generation Seed Department is evident that the students of EkoNiva- Semena. ‘It is are keen on farming and their very easy to see the people choice of profession was made who have their hearts in our for a reason. Perhaps in a few challenging but interesting job – years, they will make names they are the candidates for for themselves with new the plant breeder position in our achievements in Russian plant company, our employee pool.’ breeding. In summer, the future agricultural specialists help the farming By Tatyana IGNATENKO OUR HUMAN RESOURCES 25 EKONIVA NEWS № 65 September 2019

he team has been arranging internship at EkoNiva for New blood its members for seven Tyears already. This summer, The closing ceremony of the summer session of the Russian the young enthusiasts worked Nationwide Student Team MOST has taken place in Voronezh oblast. at EkoNivaAgro for two months. Seventy students from 23 regions Zvereva, Manager of the Youth knowledge and experience in ‘I would like to thank all of Russia gathered to learn the ins Department of EkoNiva Food. the agricultural production.’ the trainees for the honest and outs of their profession, work and dedication’, said ’Twenty-four best students Director General of EkoNiva not from textbooks but in real the company President. ‘I hope received letters of gratitude Group Stefan Duerr, life. They practiced their skills in that MOST team members and souvenirs. In winter, we managers of EkoNiva’s different agricultural areas taking will join us at the final of will welcome the student enterprises and employees on the role of veterinarians, the professional skills team MOST again. It is always of EkoNivaTekhnika- Holding herd managers, agronomists, competition among farming a pleasure to see such also attended the event and engineers and technicians. teams which will be held motivated young specialists congratulated the students on ‘The summer internship went striving to gain up-to- date the successful completion of in autumn.’ without a hitch’, shared Natalya the internship. By Darya DENISOVA Young professionals are always in demand In early August, EkoNiva launched its ZooVet education project warmly welcoming graduates of Russian agricultural universities.

The initiative is aimed at ‘The key aim of the project is broadening their knowledge training of qualified specialists in veterinary medicine and and their further placement herd management during with our production facilities’, the internship. says Elena Vasilevskaya, The training programme Human Resources Specialist of ZooVet includes a set of of EkoNiva. ‘The ZooVet theoretical and practical programme has had a great classes focused on success in Voronezh, Kaluga cutting- edge technologies and Novosibirsk oblasts. Over in livestock farming used four years, more than 250 at EkoNiva’s enterprises. young people have taken part Future veterinarians and herd in the project, and today most managers gain knowledge, of them already have jobs at invaluable experience, and, the company’s dairies.’ or several months, new Nesterovo and Kurskaya moreover, they receive a good dairies located in Ryazan Vasilyevka – became a job salary for their efforts. By Viktor BARGOTIN Fand Orenburg oblasts – platform for 16 young specialists. 26 OUR EKONIVA EkoNiva welcomes happy mums and kids koNiva acted as a principal partner of the enthralling event and prepared its Ebranded area where everyone could set out on a captivating journey across the African expanses, get to know local wildlife and enjoy the natural milk produced at EkoNiva's own farms. During the festival, the guests were kept amused with a great many activities not only on the stage, but also in various creative, learning and entertainment areas of the park. For example, the ladies could enter into round- table discussions on possible sources of income while on maternity leave. The psychology workshop involving both individual counselling and group sessions also sparked interest among the female Patriots’ Park in Voronezh has hosted the 5th anniversary celebration audience. Another hit with HappyMamaFest 2019, the theme of which was Hot Africa. the festivalgoers was the area for expectant mothers. The beauty pictures. The older boys and during the Afro-contests, making photos with lovely cows in area certainly looked inviting girls took an active part in their favourite animal finger special photo zones added to the charming participants – programming, gold mining, puppets and participating in to the powerful charge of the snappy dressers could indulge African Pizza cooking workshops theatre performances, the adults guests’ positive emotions. and many other activities. Those themselves in shopping for bright could attend workshops held ‘It is my second time attending who felt like having a snack bijou jewellery and eye-catching by Yuriy Aguzarov, Chef of the HappyMamaFest with my could find some refreshments outfits at the afromarket and Scandinavian restaurant in husband and children. On both in the food court. Besides, everyone could take new beauty Moscow, and taste creative occasions, EkoNiva stood out the organisers of the festival life hacks on board. desserts such as kefir panna among others due to highly made sure everyone enriched The kids kept pace with their cotta and quark mousse made informative and funny games their collections of sunny parents and joined in every from EKONIVA dairy products and contests and tasty products’, pictures by preparing a lot of competition, game and dance. with fresh berries and granola. says the participant Natalya bright African photo zones. The youngest guests were Having had a good time, all Shevtsova. ‘I am so happy there welcome to participate in Whole families were eager to visit the guests savoured the natural are companies that put their a bubble show and numerous the branded area of EkoNiva. milk delights suited to please heart into what they do.’ quests, find out more about While the kids were busy trying to even the most discerning By Inna POTAPOVA butterflies and colour in safari find their way through the maze palates. Taking memorable and Aleksandr KUTISHCHEV Great family festival MamaPapaParty, a family festival, has taken place in Izmaylovo Park in Moscow.

Sciences?’ gathered the most Line and Bio yoghurts, quark curious and smart participants. desserts, kefir, milk, sour Little racers could challenge cream, curds and butter. each other in driving John Deere Maksim Vorobyov, the chef, toy tractors and riding wooden held a cooking workshop, and inflatable cows. The most sharing his secrets of making creative kids entered the quark desserts. contests for clay modelling and The most active participants drawing on flipcharts. of the joyful family festival s the general sponsor educational activities and, of All the attendees of the festival received EkoNiva souvenirs of the event, EkoNiva course, presents for the guests were treated to fresh products and complimentary tickets for created a magic of the event. of EKONIVA brand. The a farm tour as encouragement Aatmosphere full of adventures, The quiz ‘Who Wants to dairy gourmands indulged awards. entertaining quizzes, contests, Be a Master of Agricultural themselves in tasting Fitness By Aleksandr KUTISHCHEV OUR EKONIVA 27 EKONIVA NEWS № 65 September 2019 Blend of Milk and Flowers

EkoNiva has taken part in Garden City 2019, the 9th international festival of gardens and flowers. The event was held in the Central Park on 5-8 September.

he company pampered the visitors with its fresh dairy products and displayed Tbeautiful plant and flower arrangements. One of them was named ‘The Dairy Province’. It was located right at the entrance to the park where the festival took place. A charming cow made for taking funny pictures, which butter, curds, yoghurts, desserts the Voronezh Central Market, of luminous white flowers and would bring back the memories and bio yoghurts in eco-friendly in Tsentrtorg, Karusel, Auchan, green leaves was welcoming of that day, and an area for packaging of ergonomic design METRO, Lenta, O’KEY retail everybody at the entrance to the product tasting. This is where from EkoNiva. chains, Liniya hypermarket, company's booth. the guests could taste and The festival is over, but the milky Europe Shopping Centre, The other arrangement – buy delicious and healthy flavour is still in the air! Let Miratorg brand shops and ‘The House Where Milk Lives’ – pasteurised, ultra heat-treated us remind you that EkoNiva Yermak chain of supermarkets. sheltered a lovely photo spot or baked milk, kefir, sour cream, products can be bought at By Aleksandr KUTISHCHEV Special day with EkoNiva

On 24 August, Grad Shopping and Entertainment to win gift baskets with brand been charged with today’, says dairy products. Together with Ekaterina Maltseva, a visitor. Centre gathered hundreds of Voronezh residents their parents, the children took ‘The event is full of taste, to celebrate its 9th birthday in style. part in the How to Become fun and joy!’ an Agronomist competition. Good mood, smiles and The presenter asked questions laughter – all have contributed koNiva became an event yoghurts, kefir, milk, curds and related to agriculture, while to the family atmosphere of partner. The company other tasty products. the visitors were eager to answer the festivities. EkoNiva’s products organised tasting sessions The youngest visitors could them and receive a tasty gift. Eof its natural dairy products added a sweet and healthy opt for a creative contest from ‘I would like to thank all under the EKONIVA brand to flavour to the celebration EkoNiva: three teams of ten the organisers of the event and treat the guests. Everyone of Grad Shopping and participants were tasked to EkoNiva for the overwhelming could sample delicious healthy Entertainment Centre. draw the most beautiful cow emotions our children have By Viktor BARGOTIN 9-12 October Golden Autumn 2019 Trade Fair Venue: VDNKh Exhibition Centre, Hall 75, Moscow Organiser: Ministry of Agriculture of Russia

18-19 October Golden Autumn. Crop 2019 Trade Fair Venue: Entertainment and Sports Hall, Tomsk Organiser: Association for Innovative Development of Agriculture of Tomsk oblast

23-25 October KazAgro/KazFarm 2019 Venue: 3, Dostyk St., Korme Exhibition Centre, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan Organiser: ExpoGroup International Exhibition Company

9-13 November Agritechnica 2019 International Agricultural Machinery Trade Fair Location: Messe Hannover, Germany Organisers: DLG International GmbH

19-22 November YUGAGRO 2019 Venue: 1, Kongressnaya St., Expograd Yug Exhibition Centre, Krasnodar Organiser: ITE Group Plc (ITE)

22 November 3rd Agriculture Industry Forum of South Siberia Venue: Republican Museum and Cultural Centre n.a. L.R. Kyzlasov Organiser: Association of Farming Enterprises and Agricultural Organisations of Siberia with the support of the government of the Republic of Khakassia

27-29 November Siberian Agricultural Week international agricultural exhibition Venue: 104, Stantsionnaya St., Novosibirsk Expocentre, Novosibirsk Organiser: SVK, LLC

October – December Farming machinery showcases Venue: Voronezh oblast Organiser: EkoNiva-Chernozemye

9-13 November

EkoNiva is looking forward to seeing you at Agritechnica 2019 International Agricultural Machinery Trade Fair in Hannover

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