Russia’s largest dairy holding EkoNiva Group has topped the national annual ranking of raw milk producers for the ninth year in a row. Prepared by analysts of National Dairy Producers Union (Soyuzmoloko), Streda Consulting and Milknews industry-specific agency, the ranking recognises top-30 Russian companies based on gross milk yield in 2024.

EkoNiva Group, Russia’s largest dairy holding, announces the start of cash crop and commercial seed harvesting. The enterprises of the Voronezh, Kursk and Ryazan oblasts have made the most progress so far.

The first youth ambassador forum has taken place on July 8-10 at the production sites of the Group’s Voronezh division. The meeting brought together students with proactive attitude representing 25 leading universities and colleges in different regions of Russia.

EkoNiva Group, Russia’s largest dairy holding, has presented the results of its audited consolidated IFRS statements for the financial year to 31 December 2024. *

The first summer weekend gave EkoNiva employees and their family members an unforgettable experience. A big sporting event held in celebration of Milk Day and Children’s Day gathered more than 1,700 people on the sports grounds in the 11 regions of the Group’s presence. The children competed in short-distance races, while the adults covered the distances of 3, 5 and 10 kilometres.

Varieties from EkoNiva’s portfolio, including in-house bred developments, have been entered into the State Registers of Plant Breeding Achievements Approved for Use in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. This significant event opens up good opportunities for exporting and expanding the Group's presence in international markets.

EkoNiva has launched a specialised lecture room at Kaluga branch of Timiryazev Academy, where it is planned to give lessons to both trainees of the institution and students of agriclasses.

EkoNiva has held a forum at Voronezh State Agricultural University (VSAU), where the students have been introduced to the Group, met with its founder and president Stefan Dürr, listened to lectures by company specialists and solved practical problems at a case competition.

EkoNiva, the largest dairy holding in Russia, has announced the start of spring sowing. The campaign was launched at the enterprises of the Group’s Voronezh subdivision. Preparations for the seeding season are underway on farms in several other regions.

EkoNiva Group, the largest Russian dairy holding, has published its operating results over 2024 covering its core business segments: dairy farming, milk processing and crop production.