EkoNiva Group is one of the leading agricultural holdings in Russia and Europe. Its farming enterprises operate over 648,000 ha in 13 regions – Voronezh, Kursk, Novosibirsk, Kaluga, Ryazan, Moscow, Tyumen, Orenburg, Leningrad, Samara oblasts, the Republics of Tatarstan and Bashkortostan, Altai area. The total workforce engaged in the agricultural production amounts to over 14,000 employees.

Dairy Farming

Dairy farming is the company’s priority area of activity. EkoNiva is one of the largest milk producers in Russia and Europe. The daily output of its enterprises reaches about 4,000 tonnes of milk.

The total herd size is around 251,200 head, of which 120,100 head are dairy cows. State-of-the-art livestock handling technologies and efficient herd management ensure rapid increase in the production volumes.

Pedigree and Beef Cattle Breeding

EkoNiva has been engaged in pedigree cattle breeding since 2006. The enterprises in Voronezh, Kaluga, Moscow, Ryazan, Orenburg, Novosibirsk oblasts and the Republics of Bashkiria and Tatarstan hold the status of stock-breeding farms and breeding reproducers of cattle. They are engaged in breeding pedigree cattle of Holstein, Simmental, Aberdeen Angus and Hereford breeds.

The beef cattle enterprises involve natural pasture grazing of suckler herd until the calves reach 6 to 7 months of age with subsequent sale to feedlot operations.

Seed Growing

With over 20 years of experience in the Russian seed market, EkoNiva is a leading seed company specialising in field crops. It produces approx. 75,000 tonnes of certified seeds of cereals, pulses, perennial and annual forage grasses per year. Cooperating with leading plant breeding institutions, it offers farmers the world’s best genetics, which has been subjected to rigorous testing in EkoNiva’s fields. The company is an active member of the plant breeding community, the National Seed Growers and Seed Breeders Association of Russia in particular. It works in successful cooperation with other seed-growing enterprises and state executive and legislative authorities to improve the laws regarding seed breeding and growing and to protect intellectual property, thus contributing to the development of the Russian variety and seed market.

Crop Farming

EkoNiva’s crop growing industry is mainly aimed at the production of feed for the company’s own herd. In addition, the agricultural enterprises cultivate cereal, pulse and industrial crops. The gross output in 2025 amounted to 1.24 million tonnes (including maize for grain, cereals, pulses, oil crops and sugar beets). The company intensively employs precision farming and other advanced technologies to ensure high yields while maintaining soil fertility.

Milk Processing

EkoNiva has five milk processing plants in Voronezh, Kaluga, Novosibirsk and Orenburg oblasts, where it produces a wide range of exclusively natural dairy under the EKONIVA brand.

Tour Project

The company’s tour project aimed at the popularisation of milk, healthy lifestyle and careers in agriculture is underway in Voronezh, Moscow, Kaluga and Novosibirsk oblasts as well as in the Republic of Tatarstan. More than 460,000 children and adults have visited EkoNiva’s farms over 13 years.

Organic Food Production

EkoNiva develops organic production of field crops and raw milk in Kaluga oblast. All the products are certified in accordance with Russian and European standards.

The Team

The company does a lot to enhance staff qualifications and to attract young specialists. Regular training and education abroad, favourable working conditions and an efficient system of incentives ensure high potential of the company’s team of employees.

Social Responsibility

EkoNiva takes an active part in the social life of rural communities. The company supports sports clubs and educational facilities for children, various cultural events and invests in village infrastructure projects.