Russia's largest agribusiness shuts down pig farms in Belgorod Oblast due to attacks

Rusagro Group, Russia's largest vertically integrated agricultural holding company, has begun shutting down facilities in Belgorod Oblast. The company ranks second in the country for meat production, is among the top five sugar producers and owns 700,000 hectares of farmland.

Source: The Moscow Times, an independent Amsterdam-based news outlet, citing Reuters

Details: Rusagro Group said in a quarterly report that three pig farms will suspend operations due to attacks on the region.

The company cites "high risks ⁠for farm personnel as the reason ​for the decision".

It estimated that this has reduced pork production by 6,000 tonnes in the first quarter.

Rusagro was founded by billionaire Vadim Moshkovich, who has been under arrest since last year on bribery charges.

At the end of 2024, the group acquired the major pig farming company Agro-Belogorye, which operates in the border areas of Belgorod Oblast. The company has repeatedly reported employee deaths following aerial attacks and damage to production facilities.

Background: Russia's largest carmaker AvtoVAZ has announced that it will place employees on a corporate holiday from 4 to 13 May.

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