"We support you as much as possible." We tell you what bonuses are guaranteed to employees of JSC Krutogorye-Petkovichi

In December 2023, in the agro-industrial complex of the MINSK region, Krutogorye-Petkovichi OJSC was named the best farm in the category “Production and sale of livestock”. Achieving high results is achieved through clearly structured work of employees. Meanwhile, vast areas of farmland and herds of thousands of cattle require increased attention and complete dedication from managers. 7 Days correspondents found out how the team manages to keep such a high bar.

Formula for success       

The most important thing for the success of an enterprise is to choose the right management strategy, as a result of which it will develop successfully and bring a stable profit.

“The main direction of our work is the production of MEAT and MILK,” says Yuri Klimash, DIRECTOR of Krutogorye-Petkovichi OJSC. – All of our crop production works to provide 100% feed for the livestock: 22 thousand pigs, over 11 thousand cattle. The workload on specialists is simply colossal.

The farm's lands are ringed around Dzerzhinsk, and the average number of employees has reached 700 people. Every day 85 tons of milk are sold here. Despite the impressive figures, Yuri Klimash immediately declares:

– It’s too early to be proud of the results. We still have to work and work on what we want to do. The main pride is in the people, in the team that carries this colossus on its shoulders.

Today OJSC Krutogorye-Petkovichi unites 5 village councils and 58 settlements. There are four dairy complexes and 13.5 thousand hectares of agricultural land on which grain, corn, potatoes , and rapeseed are grown.

“There are no unprofitable years in agriculture,” says Yuri Klimash. – If one direction does not bring benefits, it can be covered by income from another. This is the main formula for success in the work of a farmer.

The director of OJSC Krutogorye-Petkovichi claims that he has become convinced of the correctness of this formula over 25 years of work in agriculture. He started as the manager of the garage on the farm, then worked as chief engineer and deputy director. In May 2013, he became the HEAD of the farm.

But there are other secrets of the work. One of them is a bet on Belarusian technology. Today there are no problems with it regarding spare parts and maintenance. There is an exchange fund where you can find a part that has previously been used, but remains in working condition. During the difficult period, while a new unit is being purchased, such a replacement is worth its weight in gold.

Technical details

Until 2024 , JSC Krutogorye-Petkovichi did not buy imported tractors at all. Recently, we purchased a Russian Kirovets with 460 horsepower in interest-free installments for a year. It allows you to speed up the work of large-format sowing units.

– This tractor’s characteristics correspond to imported ones, and the price, as the tender showed, is several times cheaper. So far we are happy. A Belarusian tractor with a 12-meter seeder could operate at a speed of 9 km/h, a Russian one – at 13-15 km/h. It turns out to be a completely different development,” Yuri Klimash explains the forced decision. – All forage and grain harvesting equipment on the farm is exclusively Belarusian.

So, last year, the agricultural enterprise purchased from Belagro a Gomselmash exhibition combine with artificial intelligence, which is even capable of recognizing a person in the field in the infrared range. Today, negotiations are underway with a Gomel manufacturer about the purchase of another modern combine.

Belarusian equipment is also used to equip dairy and livestock complexes. For example, milking parlors with on-farm software from JSC Gomelagrokomplekt.

“Today we have only one person working on a mobile self-propelled feed dispenser,” notes Yuri Klimash. – Neither a tractor nor a loader is needed. The quality of the feed is ideal, and one person feeds two complexes, which is 1200 heads of dairy herd. There are three feed dispensers, now we will buy more.

It is important that all Belarusian equipment, according to Presidential Decree No. 146 of April 2, 2015, is leased for 7 years at only 2%.

Naturalness is a matter of principle!

OJSC "Krutogorye-Petkovichi" pays great attention not only to the production of agricultural products, but also to their processed products and branded trade. Today, more than 80 types of natural chilled meat products are produced here.

– We continuously monitor the quality of products to ensure that they do not contain any additives from mechanical deboning or other various additives. Only pure meat , bacon and spices,” emphasizes Yuri Klimash.

The farm has patented the “Myasnoy Dom” retail chain and the “Favorite from the Village” trademark. The total volume of production is up to 80 tons per month. Including dry-cured sausages , semi-finished products, smoked products. Sausages and meat are sold in six company stores located in the Dzerzhinsky district. Gourmets from the capital often come to these outlets to shop.

Build and reconstruct

– Particular attention is paid to the construction and modernization of production facilities. Constant development requires investment, and in 2023 alone we invested about 10 million rubles in it. We are reconstructing six old premises for cattle, and are finishing the construction of the third dairy complex in 11 years, where 1,400 cows will be milked,” notes the director. – We build a lot using our own means. We buy 6-7 thousand tons of crushed stone and 1-1.5 thousand tons of cement per year. We fill areas in barns, build roads, form tiles. We produce all stall equipment – ​​frames, arches, light-aeration ridges, doors – ourselves.

OJSC "Krutogorye-Petkovichi" has its own sewing workshop, where they sew all workwear, except for T-shirts and jackets. The mechanical yard is being modernized. At the expense of the enterprise, they reconstructed the agricultural town using economic means: they updated the administrative building, the first aid station, the canteen, the bathhouse, and the sidewalk paths.

“Even people from the city come to our bathhouse,” says Yuri Klimash. – There is a rural club where children’s studios operate. We do not charge rent for it, so that children and adults can have activities at their leisure.

The director is sure that the farm is a big family and a common home. At the same time, Yuri Petrovich does not hide the fact that there is staff turnover, because the level of requirements of the enterprise is high.

– However, the main specialists who have completed school at JSC Krutogorye-Petkovichi will be able to successfully manage a medium-sized farm. Working in the countryside is a way of life. If you are ready to work, work. If you are not ready, there is no need to torture yourself, your family, or your team. Because you can’t fool the earth and animals. If you cheated, you won’t get milk, weight gain, or harvest ,” he notes.

Package – social

OJSC "Krutogorye-Petkovichi" tries to support employees as much as possible. Starting with the payment of scholarships to children: schoolchildren under 14 years of age who study with 7 points and above are entitled to one basic allowance per month. In grades 10-11, those who study with 7-7.4 points also receive basic pay. Those who have 7.5-8.4 are given 80 rubles. If the scores are even higher, then they pay 120 rubles. Almost fifty children received such a scholarship in the first quarter of the year.

The farm also organizes labor and recreation camps where young people are attracted.

– Today we have 20 people from local lyceums and universities in practice. They have different specialties: engineering, agronomics,” says the director. – We try to show future specialists as much as possible that agriculture today is not what it was yesterday. All tractors are energy-rich, with GPS navigation, steering wheels, and thrusters. Cows are milked in computerized milking parlors, where the necessary microclimate is maintained... This suggests that the concept of a “collective farm” no longer exists.

Collective labor agreement is a separate topic. In addition to standard payments for employees upon marriage, upon the birth of children and on the eve of holidays, a number of benefits are available. Thus, monthly financial assistance is provided for the purchase of milk and meat and sausage products. Vouchers to children's HEALTH camps in the summer are provided either free of charge or with a partial payment of 10%.

“We try to make sure that when a person comes to work, he gives it his all, and when he returns home, he doesn’t think about anything,” explains Yuri Petrovich. “This requires decent wages, good working conditions and developed infrastructure. For example, we bring and take people to work. At any point on the farm, two meals a day are provided , and everyone is given special clothing.

In conclusion, the director notes that the slogan “today is effort, tomorrow is result” is not only the motto of the team, but also the credo of the enterprise. In 2025, JSC Krutogorye-Petkovichi will celebrate its 95th anniversary, and the team of professionals plans to approach it with high results.

The main victories over the 10-year operation of the farm:

1 The number of cattle at JSC Krutogorye-Petkovichi increased from 5863 heads to 11088, including cows - from 1960 to 3949 heads.

2 The volume of grain production was brought to 22,856 tons, from 7,232 in 2013. Corn grain production more than doubled, to 5,230 tons, potato production almost tripled, to 11,589 tons, and rapeseed approximately doubled, to 1,993 tons.

3 Gross milk yield over 10 years has more than doubled from 12,885 tons to 30,556, gross gain of cattle - from 945 tons to 1,751.

4 The volume of milk sales increased from 11,603 to 29,690 tons, almost three times.

5 The degree to which costs are covered by revenue increased from 58 to 117.5%. Labor productivity in terms of revenue from 34.1 thousand to 108.2 thousand rubles. Accordingly, the average monthly salary increased from 550.3 rubles. until 2010.9.