For which the staff of the Senko SEC received the Presidential Commendation

Back in Soviet times, the current SPK named after I.P. Senko was rightfully considered one of the most advanced farms of the republic. People from all over the country still come for the experience that the local farmers have. The team holds the bar even today. We learned how the enterprise lives and why the management relies on the rejuvenation of the team.

- Indeed, our structure is quite extensive, - says the first deputy chairman of the SEC named after I.P. Senko Dmitry Brukish. – The enterprise has three production sites for crop production, four dairy complexes, two cattle breeding farms . The pig-breeding complex occupies a considerable share in the economy of the cooperative. The facilities built in the 1970s have recently undergone modernization. Today, the pig farm contains 32 thousand heads. The average daily gain in fattening is 994 grams. Thanks to professionalism and a clear organization of work, we receive about 5.3 thousand heads of piglets every month.

Last year, the gross grain harvest, including corn, amounted to 36.6 thousand tons with an average yield of 94 centners per hectare. Good results for SUGAR beets - 888 centners per round, or almost 50 thousand tons of sweet root. Also collected over 4.6 thousand tons of rapeseed. Such attention to crop production is easy to explain.

- The fact is that we have a fairly well-developed livestock sector. The farms contain 6.5 thousand heads of cattle, of which a little more than two thousand are a dairy herd. To provide such a large number of livestock with a forage base, it is necessary to seriously work on the land, says Dmitry Brukish.

The results in the dairy industry are no less impressive. In 2022, one cow gave 11,186 kilograms of MILK in annual terms. At the same time, the entire volume of raw materials was of extra grade. A significant share in the success of the enterprise is made by its own MEAT workshop.

– Recycling is one of the pillars of the SEC named after I.P. Senko, - continues the first deputy chairman. - In total, over 3.1 thousand tons of various products were produced and sold in 2022 - from meat to sausages, offal and semi-finished products. Profitability of production amounted to 10.6%.

The First Deputy Chairman notes that such impressive results were achieved thanks to the determination of the management and the dedication of the team.

– We use the best technologies available in agriculture today. A strong material and technical base is a support. We are constantly looking for new ways of development, optimal solutions that help to become better every year, - emphasizes Dmitry Brukish.

For the enterprise, the process of rejuvenation of the team is becoming increasingly important. The First Deputy Chairman focuses attention: the leadership of the Senko SEC is carrying out purposeful work to attract new personnel to the organization.

“First of all, we are talking about young people. Let's be honest: agriculture is not as popular as IT , sales and other trendy professions. But we have something to offer. First, a decent level of wages. The second point is a strong material and technical base. And, finally, good social guarantees. We provide housing for employees. Only last year we completed the construction of an eight-apartment residential building, this year we plan to commission another house for eight apartments, - Dmitry Arkadyevich notes.

Every year, several young specialists are hired by the enterprise. All new personnel are provided with material support .

- We try in every possible way to show the young specialist the subtleties of work with advice and deed. Transferring our own experience, we grow highly qualified specialists in the agricultural sector. Those who will one day take our place,” says the first deputy chairman.

In the SPK named after I.P. Senko employs over 100 workers under the age of 31. The enterprise also has cells of youth organizations. Specialists regularly participate in professional skill competitions.

“Our staff retention is at a very high level. We will continue to work to attract young people. We actively cooperate with universities, colleges, we invite children to practice. Young people see with their own eyes that it is possible and necessary to work comfortably and earn money in agriculture.

Now on the fields of the SPK named after I.P. A certain calmness. The planting work was completed on time. The first mowing of grasses is also completed.

– In general, we are satisfied with the herbs obtained. The result is good, despite the vagaries of the weather. In a good scenario, this year we will make two more mowing, - said the first deputy chairman of the SPK.

As for the harvest, it starts in about a month. The leadership has special hopes for the coming suffering. Winter crops endured the winter well. Spring crops sprouted well, corn shows steady growth.

“Given the colossal preparatory work, we hope for a worthy result. There are certain concerns about weather conditions. Spring has been a tough one. Low air temperature and lack of moisture are far from the best companion for farmers. However, they worked like clockwork. We are looking forward to the start of the harvesting, - said Dmitry Brukish in parting.

For a significant contribution to the development of the agricultural industry, the achievement of high production indicators, the staff of the I.P. Senko declared the Gratitude of the President. The HEAD of state signed the corresponding order on February 23, 2023. Also, the enterprise is listed on the Republican Board of Honor.

This is not the only encouragement. Dozens of employees of the enterprise in different years received various government awards. Every year, the SPK receives diplomas of various levels, certificates of honor, and is noted as the winner of district, regional and republican competitions.

In the SPK named after I.P. Senko employs 617 people.

The team is big. The first deputy chairman of the enterprise notes: the main thing in work is professionalism and performance discipline.

– The average salary in the enterprise for 2022 exceeded 1,900 rubles and has a steady upward trend. This money is not received by our employees, namely earned by their own labor. We place high demands on the qualifications of specialists. Agriculture is a high-tech industry that requires high competencies, Dmitry Brukish is sure.

As part of the SEC named after I.P. Senko operates a feed mill, which, in addition to the production of feed for its own needs, also processes rapeseed for oil . Thus, the enterprise provides its own needs for compound feed and other products that are necessary for raising cattle.

SPK named after I.P. Senko has an extensive distribution network, where he sells products of his own production. Several outlets are located in ag. Obukhovo, as well as Grodno and Skidele. The company's products are in demand among the residents of the region. The agro-town has its own cafe.

Alexander NOVOKHROST, photo by the author