About us
Terra Nova Group is a specialist operator of large-scale, multi-farm dairy activities. The Group owns and operates dairy farms based primarily in the Northwest of Russia, and aims to become a leading supplier of fresh milk in the region by 2025.
The Group currently operates a productive portfolio of 6 dairy farms, with a combined possible cultivatable area of
In aiming to be a leading supplier of raw milk, the Group looks to implement modern methods of production, by constructing new cutting-edge, automated dairy farms, and modernisation of existing complexes.
CAGR – Compound Annual Growth Rate
Business concept
Vision
To become a leading supplier of premium and affordable agricultural produce
Mission
To unlock the prolific productive capacity of Russian agriculture, through the modernisation and innovation of the dairy sector
Approach
Adoption of sustainable and international best practice farming methods
Investment in modern, Western agricultural equipment
Reap economies of scale by consolidation & clustering of production
Employ modern professional management techniques
Acquiring ownership of strong asset base
Strict quality control
Western business model incorporating optimised cost structure
History
St. Petersburg and the North-West region of Russia has historically been the leader of innovation for dairy production. In leading the development of the industry the first adaptation to an automated parlour from the original tied-stall method was adopted in St. Petersburg. The region has always been a leader in terms of quality and quantity, consistently producing some of the highest yields in the country.
2011
Acquisition of dairy farm ”Druzhba” (Samara region), and dairy farm ”Novoladozhskiy” (Leningrad region)
2012
Acquisition of dairy farm ”Vyaze” and dairy farm ”Cherskaya” (Pskov region)
2013
Begun construction of new
Begun consolidation of individual farms to unified group holding
2014
Re-construction and investment for further development of dairy farm ”Dubrovka” (Pskov region)
Re-construction of dairy farm ”Cherskaya” (Pskov region)
Financial restructuring and managerial re-organisation
2015
Opening of new complex “Novoladozshkiy” (Leningrad region)
Opening of modernised complex “Dubrovka” (Pskov region)
Begun re-grassing programme and opening of modernised complex “Cherskaya” (Pskov region)
2016
Established internship programme for European specialists in Russia
Group-wide consolidation of computerised herd and farm management system
Begun re-grassing programmes at “Novoladozshkiy”, “Vyazye”, “Dubrovka”
Introduction of specific genetic breeding plans
2017
Acquisition of “Mislinskiy” farm, Leningrad Oblast
Continuation and expansion of re-grassing programmes
2018
Construction of pilot project cheese factory – "Novoladozshkiy" (Leningrad region)
Completion of dedicated nursery facility – "Novoladozshkiy" (Leningrad region)
2019
Creation of a new brand of dairy products "Nova Artisana”
Modernisation of grain harvesting and storage facilities – "Druzhba" (Samara region)
Career
Terra Nova currently has in excess of 1,000 employees, all of which are based in one of our three main operating regions of Leningrad Oblast, Pskov and Samara. We are constantly looking for motivated and ambitious staff, especially those with specialist dairy experience. If you are interested in becoming a part of a fast developing business, we invite you to contact us with a CV and covering letter.