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Svarog West Group Corporation Key performance indicators 2015 About Svarog West Group Corporation 2003 Khmelnytskyi region 4,000 ha 200 employees Shepetivka Sugar-Mill JSC 2015 GEOGRAPHY ACREAGE PERSONNEL INFRASTRUCTURE Khmelnytskyi region Chernivtsi region Zhytomyr region 80,000 ha 4,500 employees • Shepetivka Sugar-Mill JSC • Grain, legume, oil and special (niche) crops • Seed material production (seed plant) • Dairy and meat livestock farming • Horticulture • Products processing and storage • Modern MTSs • Agricultural machinery and equipment production • IT Projects • NFC juices production • Corporate Social Responsibility, Charitable Foundation History The agricultural department was established on the basis of Shepetivka Sugar-Mill JSC to supply sugar production needs with its own raw materials resources Intensive development of existing business directions New business directions — dairy and meat livestock farming, MTS Svarog-2006 Corporation was officialy registered on December, 27. The company incorporated 6 farms in Khmelnytskyi region Acquisition of farms in Chernitsi region. New business direction — horticluture Strengthening of the Company's positions and territorial expansion. Rebranding of the Corporation. New name - Svarog West Group History Own products export program development. Production and recording processes automation on «1C 8» platform Company legal restructuring and international audit projects start, adoption of IFRS (in partnership with Deloitte company) The Corporation becomes Ukrainian leader in terms of yield indicators. Business expansion in Khmelnytskyi region The most powerful in Western Ukraine seed plant, modern fruit storage, juice production line are set into operation The Company's business activity expands in Zhytomyr region. Elevator facilities are increased. The second line of fruit storage with the capacity of 2.5 thousand tons is set into operation. Seed production is intensively developing. New business direction — agricultural machinery and equipment production Special (niche) crops production and processing program starts on a commercial scale. Svarog is Ukrainian leader in terms of wheat, sugar beet and soybean yields. 5% of Ukrainian soybean production market. Automated company management system in on-line mode is created Competitive Advantages Geographic location Professional team Effective implementation of agricultural technologies Modern material and technical facilities Diversification of production Socially responsible business operations Clear legal structure High reputation of the Company Geographic Location of Lands Zhytomyr Farm lands Khmelnytskyi Chernivtsi Orchards Georaphic Location of Lands LAND AREAS CLUSTERS Slavuta Chernivtsi region Shepetivka Novoushitskiy area Starokostyantyniv Kamyanets-Podilsky Kelmenetsky area Sokyryany area Kitsman area KHMELNYTSKYI Khmelnytskyi region Georgaphic Location of Production Facilities Seed plant Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Plant Livestock farms MTSs Elevators Vegetable storages Dairy farms Controlled atmosphere fruitstorages Complexity of Agriproduction Seed farms Modern dairy farms Nursery garden Seed plant In-house fodder base Controlled atmosphere fruit storages Stud farms Weather station Waste products are used in organic segment of crop farming Sorting line Elevators Modern MTSs Leading Inventory producers Export NFC juices production Export Svarog West Group Corporation Business Operation CROP FARMING Geography: Khmelnytskyi, Chernivtsi and Zhytomyr regions Leased land acreage: 80,000 ha Crop production storage: 9 modern cereal receiving stations with a total capacity of Main crops: corn, soybean, wheat, sugar beet Niche crops: spelt, beans, mustard, pumpkin, oil flax, chickpeas, lentils 270,000 tons 320,000 Total yield of main crops in 2014: over tons ( where the total yield of soybean - 147,000 tons) Land Bank Dynamics in 2008-2014 CROP FARMING Total Yield of Main Crops in 2008-2014 CROP FARMING 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 ths tons ths tons ths tons ths tons ths tons ths tons 2013 ths tons Yield Dynamics of Main Crops in 2008-2014 CROP FARMING Динаміка врожайності, 11.3 тонн/га 10.3 11.8 12.1 9.3 8.8 6.7 4.8 4.7 4,6 2.0 2008 6.4 6.1 6.3 5.0 3.8 2.5 2.6 2.6 3.0 2010 2011 2012 2013 0.8 2009 CORN, Т/HA WHEAT, Т/HA SOYBEAN, Т/HA 2014 Crop Structure Dynamics in 2011-2014 CROP FARMING 80 ths ha 65 ths ha OTHER CROPS 32,0 % 69 ths ha 35,0 % 14,0 % 25,0 % 22,0 % CORN 18,0 % 19,0 % 16,4 40,0 % SOYBEAN 25,0 % 24,0 % 2011 2012 22,6 % 16,0 % 30,0 % WHEAT 80 ths ha 2013 10,6 % 4% 46,4 % 2014 SPECIAL (NICHE) CROPS Seed Plant CROP FARMING Season work schedule Main crops July Soybean Land preparation Fertilizing Planting Plant protection Harvesting Wheat Land preparation Fertilizing Planting Plant protection Harvesting Spelt Land preparation Fertilizing Planting Plant protection Harvesting August September October November December January February March April May June July August September October November December Seed testing Svarog carries out own wide scale research to raise the efficiency of production and find the best varieties of seeds that will ensure high quality and rich harvest of crops. Company tests 94 varieties of soybeans and 86 varieties of wheat at specially dedicated land plots Research at soybean trial fields •Testing of soybean varieties (foreign selection) for the regions’ conditions •Influence of thousand-seed weight on growth energy, germination and soybean yield •Research on efficiency of applying various mineral fertilizing systems on yield and quality of soybeans •Efficiency of applying various protection systems (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides) on soybeans •Research on efficiency of applying growth regulators on productivity of soybeans •Research on efficiency of applying inoculation (various bacteria) on yield and quality of soybeans • Influence of seeding rate on yield and quality of soybeans • Research on soybeans sowing timing in the regions’ condition •Research on efficiency of applying biostimulators on soybean productivity •Use of mixes of regulators for seed treatment to improve the yield of soybeans Research at winter wheat trial fields •Testing of winter wheat varieties (foreign selection) for the regions’ conditions •Use of mixes of regulators for seed treatment to raise the yield of winter wheat •Influence of seeding rate on yield and quality of winter wheat •Research of winter wheat sowing timing in the regions’ condition Laboratory research •Influence of seed damaging on sowing indicators • Influence of heterogeneous seeds on sowing indicators • Stillness of seeds during ripening depending on seedvarieties • Research of factors that influence seed lifespan and longevity •Research of influence of various chemicals on seed energy and sprouting •Use of mixes of regulators for seed treatment to improve the development of root system Season work schedule Main crops July Corn Land preparation Fertilizing Planting Plant protection Harvesting Sugar beet Land preparation Fertilizing Planting Plant protection Harvesting August September October November December January February March April May June July August September October November December Season work schedule Niche crops January Haricot Land preparation Fertilizing Planting Plant protection Harvesting Pumpkin Land preparation Fertilizing Planting Plant protection Harvesting Flax Land preparation Fertilizing Planting Plant protection Harvesting February March April May June July August September October November December Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Plant SERVICE SECTOR Capacity of electrical network Siding rail Total plant area Production premises area 2 km 3,4 MV Drinking water 140,000 62,500 m2 m2 1,000 m3 Test run MTS SERVICE SECTOR Own MTS service that consists of 4 regional subdivisions and has all the required infrastructure Company’s technical personnel annually undergoes trainings on the plants of the manufacturers Self-propelled agricultural machinery fleet 500 units 85% – machinery from the over international manufacturers with a period of operation in the company of no more than 5 years New project is launched in 2013: manufacturing of modern agricultural machinery, equipment, and information technologies on the basis of Shepetivka Cultivators Factory CEREAL RECEIVING STATION SERVICE SECTOR Elevators are located in the area of developed transportation infrastructure (railway, highway) and arable land clusters Argentine grain storage technology (silo bags) helps increase the storage capacity up to 500 ths tons 9 certified elevators with a storage capacity of 270 ths tons Certificated and accredited laboratories of cereal receiving stations Partners COLLECTIVE ENTERPRISE “BILOTSERKIVKHLIBOPRODUCT” Location: Bila Tserkva, Kyiv region Flour production plant Capacity of 500 tons/day Products and services: • wheat flour; • semolina and buckwheat; • peas polished; dietary supplements of wheat germ "Oil", "Hlyukorn", "flakes"; • feed for all farm animals, fish and poultry; • storage and processing of grain; Buckwheat production plant Highest capacity in Europe - 360 tons/day Feed factory 240 tons/day Wheat germ processing factory Founded in 1910 Partners CROP PRODUCTION REALIZATION 80% of crop production is exported Partners SEEDS, FERTILIZERS AND CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS Partners AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT Svarog West Group Corporation Business Operation LIVESTOCK FARMING Geography: Khmelnytskyi, Chernivtsi and Zhytomyr regions Cattle herd: Strategic direction – dairy farming 12,135 heads Pedigree cattle include three Ukrainian highproduction cattle breeds, one of which is unique and is bred exclusively in Svarog's livestock complexes Milk yield per one cow is Dairy farms are certified as special raw material resources base for production of baby food Livestock farms are almost completely supplied by own fodder base 19-20 liters per 24 hours Cattle Herd Dynamics in 2009-2014 LIVESTOCK FARMING 2009 2010 2011 ths heads ths heads ths heads ths heads 2012 2013 2014 ths heads ths heads Cattle Herd Structure Dynamics in 2010-2014 LIVESTOCK FARMING YOUNG CATTLE DAIRY COWS CATTLE FATTENING Beef Production Dynamics in 2008-2014 LIVESTOCK FARMING 2014 2013 2008 2012 tons per year 2009 2011 2010 2011 Milk Production Dynamics LIVESTOCK FARMING Annual milk production yields: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Milk yield per one cow: tons per year 2014 tons per year tons per year 2013 2008 tons per year tons per year tons per year 2009 2012 2011 tons per year 2010 tons per year Partners LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS REALIZATION ПП РЕНЕТ Svarog West Group Corporation Business Operation HORTICULTURE Geography: Sokyriany and Khotyn districts of Chernivtsi region Orchards acreage: 505 ha Seedlings: Supplied with planting material from its own nursery garden Main orchard crops: apples, pears, stone fruits, berries Production: Juice production line wih capacity of 500 l/hour Storage of production: Total yield of apples in 2014: 10,600 tons 3 modern controlled atmosphere fruit storages with total capacity of 8,700 tons Orchards Acreage Dynamics HORTICULTURE ORCHARDSACREAGE ha ha ha ha ha ha ha SPECIES COMPOSITION OF ORCHARD AREAS fruitful apple tree 74% young apple tree fruitful pear tree 8% 14% stone fruit trees 4% Apples Total Yield Dynamics in 2008-2014 HORTICULTURE 1,300 tons 2,600 tons 2008 2009 7,300 tons 2012 3,400 tons 2010 11,700 tons 2013 6,600 tons 2011 10,600 tons 2014 Season work schedule Horticulture January Apple Protection against mice and hare Tree pruning Tying up trees Side dressing (NPK) Application of disease prevention products and pesticide (in 4-7 days) Foliarfeeding Application of growth-regulating chemical Application of herbicide in near wellbore Harvesting of summer apples Apple selling Harvesting of autumn and winter apples Apple storage February March April May June July August September October November December Season work schedule Horticulture January Pear Protection against mice and hare Tree pruning Tying up trees Side dressing (NPK) Application of disease prevention products and pesticide (in 4-7 days) Foliarfeeding Application of growth-regulating chemical Application of herbicide in near wellbore Pearharvesting Pearstorage Pearselling February March April May June July August September October November December Corporate Social Responsibility PERSONNEL «Selection» of its own personnel Cooperation with higher educational establishments Advanced Training Programs Safety of labour ECOLOGY LOCAL COMMUNITIES Charitable Foundation Crop rotation Safety of production Organic technologies Education Health care Culture Sports, Parasports Immateriality Infrastructure Targeted social assistance Interaction with Local Communities Corporation is in an active cooperation with village and town communities within the territory of its activities. I II s a tge INTERACTION WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES 2006 – 2010 – Social and Public Communications Department. Social Investments Program «With People and for People». Total sum of investments into social sphere : UAH 10 mln Since June 2010 – Strengthening Communities Charitable Foundation as a mean of interaction with local communities and social projectsimplementation. stage 21 towns 309 villages Total sum of direct investments in 2010-2014 : over regions UAH 40 mln. Khmelnytskyi Chernivtsi Zhytomyr Implementation of innovations 1. Use of high-quality fertilizers with low level of carbon footprint to ensure the quality of plants treatment 2. Tailor made sowing technology for soybeans 3. Own designed and produced in partnership with European Company equipment to fulfill the new technology 4. Chemical analysis of soil for smart use of different chemicals and maintaining high quality of soil 5. Introduction of green energy projects: use of waste from crop farming to produce heat, electricity, organic fertilizers 6. Cultivation of crops with high energy potential 7. Application of organic fertilizers to reduce use of chemicals and increase quality of soil 8. Own developed IT software –Precision Agriculture technology Precision agriculture technology • “Precision agriculture technology” assumes: strict following of crop rotation schemes reduction of emissions and use of chemicals with new machinery and equipment individual approach to the each field and application of fertilizers and minerals according to the soil analysis combining technological operations in the tramline to preserve the structure of the soil and its surface • “Precision agriculture technology” has a broad functional that covers all aspects of activities in agricultural company and consists of several main blocks: chief agronomist’s module online field condition monitoring inventories and services tracking system system for sampling and soil analysis transport movement control system fuel consumption control system Precision agriculture technology • The use of precision agriculture technology provided numerous benefits for the Company, simultaneously reducing the effect on the ecology: Reduction of CO2 emissions System of precise machinery handling Increasing the speed of cultivation, which reduces fuel consumption Fuel control system Reduction of fuel consumption as a result of monitoring fuel flows between fueling tankers and machinery together with the fuel control sensors installed on machinery/equipment GPS monitoring and control Operational dispatch reduces machinery downtime Reduction of losses in soil fertility Implementation of innovative technology for soil cultivation Reduction in quantity of soil cultivation operations saves fuel and partially eliminates losses in soil fertility Improving the quality of soil using own mineral and organic fertilizers Developing of new compost production methods (from the livestock mould, chicken manure, waste of crop farming) Precision agriculture technology Reduction of fertilizers and chemicals use System of aerophotography (online field condition control) Forecasting and preventing plants diseases Optimal and timely soil and/or foliar fertilizing Strict definition of germination phases for planning the use of pesticides and fertilizers Differentiated pesticides application at the critical points of the field Laboratory analysis (soil, crops, mineral and organic fertilizers) Saving 10-26% of fertilizers Application of necessary fertilizers and chemicals based on agrochemical soil characteristics, field relief, and foliar crop diagnosis R&D Soybean production Company pays a lot of attention to soybeans as a core crop in its crop mix. Given this, significant efforts of the personnel are aimed at finding and choosing the best production technologies, the most yielding and high-protein varieties as well as necessary infrastructure to secure all stages of crop evolution Infrastructure • Trial plots and seed orchards (including those under irrigation) • Seed plant (preparing, processing of seeds and seed lots formation, equipment manufacturer ‒Cimbria) • Seed laboratory • Research laboratory • Breeding machinery (manufacturer – Sampo) Technological peculiarities • Own seeds treatment technology • Full scale usage of precision agriculture technologies, including: soil analysis, individual approach to each field, control of each production stage • Own technology of cultivation of commodity soybean: unique self-engineered sowing machine Prime Twin 3000 (produced in 2015) • Use of European mineral fertilizers produced by Yara Breeding • Annual trials of 40 to 70 varieties of soybean on own trial fields • Selection of high-protein varieties of soybean • Cooperation with breeding centers from Austria, Canada, the USA • Annual renovation of seed line with high reproductions • Constant monitoring of know-how at different countries R&D Soybean production To preserve the high quality of commodity, Svarog monitors all stages of production and carries out numerous laboratory tests – the synergy of scientific and practical approaches is reflected in leading positions in crop yields Production • Formation of new plan of strain renovation •Fields (including those under irrigation); • Sowing, production and harvesting machinery from leading manufacturers; • Quality control and compliance with phytosanitary standards (GMO control on every stage of production process, determination of seeds quality profile on every stage of production process: preparing of seed material, growing, harvesting, processing, formation of commercial lots) on the basis of our own laboratories; • Laboratory researches for determination of seeds condition, the effects of treaters, microelements, promoting agents and salts on the crop quality characteristics and structure analysis, determination of the dependence of changing of seeds sowing characteristics on the its storage duration time); • Processing and storage of commodity soybean in our own elevators (9 elevators, total capacity – 270 ths tons), equipped with up-to-date facilities R&D Seed testing Svarog carries out own wide scale research to raise the efficiency of production and find the best varieties of seeds that will ensure high quality and rich harvest of crops. Company tests 94 varieties of soybeans and 86 varieties of wheat at specially dedicated land plots Research at soybean trial fields • Testing of soybean varieties (foreign selection) for the regions’ conditions • Influence of thousand-seed weight on growth energy, germination and soybean yield • Research on efficiency of applying various mineral fertilizing systems on yield and quality of soybeans • Efficiency of applying various protection systems (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides) on soybeans • Research on efficiency of applying growth regulators on productivity of soybeans • Research on efficiency of applying inoculation (various bacteria) on yield and quality of soybeans • Influence of seeding rate on yield and quality of soybeans • Research on soybeans sowing timing in the regions’ condition • Research on efficiency of applying biostimulators on soybean productivity • Use of mixes of regulators for seed treatment to improve the yield of soybeans Research at winter wheat trial fields • Testing of winter wheat varieties (foreign selection) for the regions’ conditions • Use of mixes of regulators for seed treatment to raise the yield of winter wheat • Influence of seeding rate on yield and quality of winter wheat • Influence of sowing timing in the regions’ condition Laboratory research • Influence of seed damaging on sowing indicators • Influence of heterogeneous seeds on sowing indicators • Stillness of seeds during ripening depending on seed varieties • Research of factors that influence seed lifespan and longevity • Research of influence of various chemicals on seed energy and sprouting • Use of mixes of regulators for seed treatment to improve the development of root system Business approach Svarog understands the importance and responsibility of large business in front of communities, environment and, in case of agricultural company – human needs in food. Company’s motto – With people and for people - reflects those principles in the best way. Innovations • Svarog is recognized as an innovative leader in Ukraine and similar to Bayer invests significant costs and efforts in R&D • Svarog shares Bayer’s ideas of direct relationship of new technologies and human’s well-being. We see that our innovations create new working places, optimize efficiency of work and allow us to earn more, in turn giving more back to communities Environmental safety • Following the latest achievements of chemical giants (Bayer, Syngenta, Du Pont) Company applies user-friendly fertilizers to reduce the carbon footprint and CO2 emissions • Svarog’s own R&D led to production of innovative agri equipment that helps merging technological operations and reduce the use of fuel • Going forward Svarog plans to develop alternative energy projects to convert waste from agriproduction into heat and electricity Research as a key growth trigger • Svarog sees research as a key enabler for the innovations, growth, prosperity and efficiency. We think that agriculture has to be innovative as well as other industries like chemicals, pharmaceuticals and IT • Like Bayer, Svarog has separate research for the seeds – own seed plant and trial plots help to choose the best varieties, treatment technologies and sowing time to achieve high yields Sustainable development • Svarog adheres sustainable development principles and non-GM as well as organic farming. Company certified 10 thd ha with Danube Soya to confirm the sustainability of its products. At the same time Svarog is doing its best to work efficiently, ecologically-friendly. preserve integrity of production and support local communities through different programs R&D Industrial facilities Investment Directions in 2015-2017 1. Improvement of technological effectiveness of the Company and products quality standards. 2. Increase of non-GMO soybean production. Improvement of technologies. Construction of processing facilities in EU. Processing of soybean with certain product line for consumers in EU. 3. Special (niche) crops production. Construction of processing facilities in Ukraine. Processing of products for the final consumer in the countries East ad Asia. 4. Production of quality milk and cattle meat (including beef) with its further processing and export in the CIS, UE and Eastern countries. 5. Development, improvement and production increase of modern agricultural machinery and equipment for Ukrainian market by means of joint projects with European partners (2015 – modern multifunctional sowing machines, integrated with precision agriculture systems). 6. Development and improvement of IT projects for Ukrainian market («precision agriculture», «agricompany management in on-line mode»). 7. Development of «Green energy» and energy saving projects. 8. Production of baking mixes by means of joint programs with European manufacturers. About Svarog West Group Corporation: PRODUCTION – PROCESSING – TRADING The most efficient and highly technological company of Western Ukraine. Leader of Ukrainian market in terms of agriproduction. Business directions: Participants and key positions: • Crop production (land bank 80,000 ha): grain, legume, oil and special (niche) crops • Dairy and meat livestock farming • Fruit and juices production • Processing: sugar, flour • Seed production: modern seed plant, processing and sales of seeds • Modern storage: elevators and controlled atmosphere fruit storages • IT developments: agricompany management system in on-line mode by means of complete automation of production processes and precision agriculture • «Green energy» and bio-production projects • Modern agricultural machinery and equipment production • International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) • Ukrainian Club of Agri Business (UCAB) • European Association «Danube Soya» Website www.svarog-agro.com WELCOME TO COOPERATION!