What gave a large farm in the Smorgon district the construction of MTK with the support of the Development Bank

Increase profits and reduce livestock deaths: what gave a large farm in the Smorgon district the construction of a dairy complex with the support of the Development Bank

Breeding of dairy cattle is a key link in the structure of the agro-industrial complex, which plays an important role in ensuring food security. The industry not only supplies the population with valuable food products, but also serves as a driver of economic growth both for individual regions and for the country as a whole. This is due to the close attention of the Head of State to the construction of livestock facilities, including dairy complexes. After all, dairy products are one of the main export goods that bring large foreign exchange earnings. In addition, new ITCs significantly increase labor productivity and significantly improve its conditions. In May 2026, the Belarusian leader signed a decree on the development of the dairy industry. It provides for the implementation in 2026-2028 at least 73 investment projects for the creation of dairy complexes. Every year, the Development Bank conducts a competitive selection of initiatives aimed at the effective construction and modernization of dairy complexes. Thanks to this activity, agricultural enterprises of the republic have high-tech facilities aimed at achieving maximum productivity. A few years ago in the Smorgon district of Grodno region with the support of the Development Bank built a modern dairy complex for 1080 heads of dairy herd. Told you

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko:

- What is a dairy complex? When we turn these seedy lands into complexes, the edge immediately transforms around. We have to move in that direction. Such a complex requires the creation of a strong fodder base - the rational use of fertile land for growing grain and fodder crops. We need food to keep the complex. Obviously, it won't blow right away. It takes time, but we have to move in that direction.

During a working trip to the Mozyr district of the Gomel region, April 24, 2026.

Olga Lukyanenko, Director of KSUE "AgroSoly". Today AgroSola is one of the leading multidisciplinary enterprises of the agricultural industry in the Grodno region. It specializes in the cultivation and sale of agricultural products of the crop and livestock sectors. The farm was among the eight advanced selected by the Development Bank in 2020 as part of a pilot competition to introduce a new mechanism for state support of the agricultural sector. This tool was launched as an effective alternative to standard concessional loans for projects with high technological and economic efficiency. The novelty of the approach is that the risks of the effectiveness of the project at the initial stage are borne by the manufacturers themselves. They have to calculate every penny. Olga Lukyanenko, director of AgroSola, believed in her abilities, because she is the head with more than 20 years of experience. And it was she who brought the once lagging economy into the leadership not only of the district, but of the entire region.

Olga Lukyanenko. The idea to build a powerful dairy complex was born not in one day, but gradually. We raised cattle. In 2007, a dairy complex for 777 heads was built. But every year the population grew. And by 2020, all our milking rooms were full. And the feeding capacity allowed us to expand. Then they decided to build a new modern dairy complex. But the project needed money, and a lot of money. And just at that time, the country adopted the program “Agrarian Business”, thanks to which we were able to implement our plans. The financial shoulder of assistance was set up by the Development Bank, recalled Olga Lukyanenko.

Construction of the facility began in 2020. A year later, the first stage was commissioned, and a year later the entire complex was commissioned. As a result, there was an MTC for 1080 dairy cows.

- To date, the construction of such a complex will be three times more expensive. The funds invested pay off, the head of the economy noted. If before its construction, we produced 56 tons of milk per day throughout the farm, now more than 100 tons. 99% - commercial milk of the extra variety. The fat content of milk is 3.8-3.9 percent. Moreover, it turned out not just a dairy complex, but a comfortable house for cattle, where comfortable conditions for work are also created. Importantly, it is a closed loop. Simply put, there is everything to provide animals with everything they need from the birth of a calf to a cow.

- The complex has three barns of loose content for 396 heads of milking herd each. There is a milking and milking block, a drain pumping station, a block of auxiliary visits. There is also a barn for keeping dry cows for 340 cattle, a maternity ward with a cow milking shop for 150 people, a dispensary for 96 cattle and a veal. For feeding cows, we use four rows, when animals can line up along the forage table in one row, for one animal - 0.70 meters of the length of the forage table. With this method of feeding, all cows, despite the hierarchy between animals, receive fresh food. In addition, special fans are installed in the cowsheds to improve the microclimate, explained Olga Lukyanenko.

The feature of the new premises is convenience for both livestock and people. All buildings are connected by galleries. In any weather, cattle can be distilled without going outside. As for manufacturability, a metal roof with polyurethane spray is installed on the complex. Due to this, the rooms in winter are not cold, and in summer it is not hot. There are 28 cameras with analytical intelligence. They are mainly used to track the timeliness of feeding and feeding the herd and the current indoor situation.

For the youngest guests of the complex created the most comfortable conditions. To drink one calf per day takes from 6 to 7 liters of milk. And at one time, cheerful calves in a matter of minutes drink 2 liters of milk. Feeding technology is honed to the smallest detail. Milk is delivered by a special milk taxi. While one worker prepares the mixture, the second takes ten calves to a special pen. When the mix of milk and impurities is ready, hungry babies are released for feeding. After they are taken to another pen, and in parallel, the workers again prepare the mixture and count another dozen hungry mouths.

- The milk kitchen for calves immediately increased the safety of the young. Today, that number is 99 percent. Feeding the young takes place with the help of a milk taxi. In a special container with the function of heating and pasteurization, milk is poured and poured into buckets for drinking calves, the director of AgroSola added.

Creative work is a curious observation. Employees of the dairy complex move around the territory on electric scooters. And it's not a tribute to modern fashion. Every minute counts. The entire technological cycle is written by algorithm.

The speed of action and decision-making is the basis. The complex is quite large - about 9 hectares. Walking takes a lot of time. Therefore, we decided to optimize, the head said. A total of 38 people work at the complex. There are no random people here. Each employee burns with his work and treats the wards with love. The dairy complex is proudly called “Victoria”. And, as it turns out, it wasn't an accident. This idea came from the director.

We started building the complex in 2020. We remember what a difficult year it was for us. I knew and believed that common sense would prevail. After all, we Belarusians are working people who achieve everything through creative work. I invite everyone who doubts this to visit our complex and see how we work and glorify Belarus with our work. In general, the construction of such complexes is a clear confirmation of the correctness of the chosen course of the state. Because without financial support for most farms, the construction of such facilities is unaffordable. And today, to pay on the loan, we need three days of work of this complex, concluded Olga Lukyanenko.

COMMENTARY OF THE DEVELOPMENT BANK

The history of AgroSoly is a vivid example of how the initiative, hard work of the team and competent management turned the economy into an industry leader. The Development Bank sees its task as supporting creative initiatives that are bold, calculated and result-oriented. When there is a team ready to work and develop, the bank will provide financial leverage.

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