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The agricultural landscape is set for a transformative shift as ‘Otechestvo,’ a key player in the ‘Rodina’ group, announces a significant investment of over 5.1 billion rubles in a state-of-the-art greenhouse complex near Voronezh. The project, scheduled for completion in 2024, aims to create 260 job opportunities, emphasizing the company’s commitment to both technological advancement and local employment.
This ambitious greenhouse complex spans 13.65 hectares and is designed to produce an impressive 7.7 thousand tons of vegetables annually. Notably, the project has received support from the regional government, with Governor Alexander Gusev endorsing its inclusion in the list of “particularly important” initiatives eligible for tax incentives.
Building on the success of their ongoing project — a fifth-generation greenhouse complex covering over 60 hectares — ‘Otechestvo,’ under the umbrella of the ‘Rodina’ group, has already invested more than 3 billion rubles. The initial phases, initiated in 2023, yielded a bountiful harvest of 4.1 thousand tons of tomatoes and cucumbers, generating a revenue of 620 million rubles. This venture enjoys the backing of the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia and the regional government of Voronezh.
Natalya Davydenko, Head of the “Crop Production” department at “GK Interagro,” shares insights into the evolving agricultural market. She notes a trend of revitalization, with older establishments making way for newer, more efficient facilities. Assessing the modernity of the ‘Otechestvo’ project, she anticipates sustained demand for its produce despite market fluctuations. Davydenko emphasizes the importance of product differentiation in a competitive market, foreseeing a stable market presence for the greenhouse’s varied products.
Addressing potential concerns, Davydenko expresses confidence in the industry’s ability to adapt to economic realities. She points out that the market has domestic equipment suppliers and accumulated experience in manufacturing such systems, minimizing potential challenges in the supply chain.
Despite the prevailing high inflation and production costs, Davydenko remains optimistic about the industry’s profitability. She expects the market to absorb the differentiated greenhouse produce, and the marketing strategy should be tailored to capitalize on this diversity.
According to Rusprofile data, ‘Otechestvo’ was registered in 2018 with a registered capital of 1 million rubles. The company, led by CEO Andrey Kovryakov, primarily focuses on cultivating vegetables, melons, root crops, mushrooms, and truffles. Despite a modest initial capital, the company reported a profit of 7 million rubles in 2022.
The ‘Otechestvo’ greenhouse complex in Voronezh marks a significant leap forward in agricultural innovation, emphasizing the industry’s resilience and adaptability. As it contributes to local employment and strives for sustainability, the project sets a precedent for future endeavors in modern farming.
