Russia’s agricultural sector includes thousands of independent farms, but much of its large-scale crop, dairy, livestock and poultry production is operated by major agricultural groups.
For this guide, “largest farms” refers to large agricultural producers and landholding groups rather than individual farm sites. The list follows the order of BEFL’s May 2026 ranking of Russia’s largest agricultural landholders, giving readers a clearer and more measurable way to compare major operators.
15 of Russia’s Largest Farms and Agricultural Groups at a Glance
| Rank | Agricultural Group | Approx. Land Bank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miratorg | 1.38 million ha |
| 2 | Agrocomplex | 1.23 million ha |
| 3 | Prodimex | 940,000 ha |
| 4 | Rusagro | 820,000 ha |
| 5 | GAP Resurs | 680,000 ha |
| 6 | EkoNiva Group | 648,000 ha |
| 7 | BIO-TON | 600,000 ha |
| 8 | STEPPE Agroholding | 578,000 ha |
| 9 | AGROINVEST Group | 450,000 ha |
| 10 | Avangard-Agro | 450,000 ha |
| 11 | Prostory Agroholding | 449,000 ha |
| 12 | Sibagro | 419,000 ha |
| 13 | Cherkizovo Group | 367,000 ha |
| 14 | Dominant Group | 350,000 ha |
| 15 | KDV Agroholding | 336,000 ha |
Land-bank figures are approximate and refer to agricultural land under control rather than one continuous farm. BEFL notes that controlled land may include owned, leased or otherwise legally controlled farmland.
Russia’s Major Agricultural Producers
1. Miratorg
Miratorg ranks first by agricultural land bank. Its operations combine large-scale crop production with livestock and food production. The company’s crop division produces grain, seeds, vegetables and other agricultural products across several Russian regions.
2. Agrocomplex
Agrocomplex is one of Russia’s largest integrated agricultural businesses, with activities covering crop and livestock farming as well as food production. Its operations are concentrated mainly in southern Russia, particularly Krasnodar Krai.
3. Prodimex
Prodimex has a particularly strong position in sugar and crop production. Its agricultural operations grow sugar beet, wheat, corn, soy, barley and other crops across several agricultural regions.
4. Rusagro
Rusagro combines crop farming with sugar, meat and oil-and-fat businesses. Its agricultural division grows sugar beet, wheat, corn, soybeans, sunflower and rapeseed, making vertical integration an important part of its operating model.
5. GAP Resurs
GAP Resurs is a diversified agribusiness group with major poultry, feed and vegetable-oil operations. Its product portfolio also covers eggs, dairy products, flour and other processed foods.
6. EkoNiva Group
EkoNiva is particularly well known for dairy farming. In 2025, the group reported more than 1.45 million tonnes of milk production and operated dozens of modern dairy farms alongside its crop-growing activities.
7. BIO-TON
BIO-TON is one of Russia’s largest crop producers and a major sunflower producer. It manages more than 600,000 hectares of arable land and grows crops including wheat, sunflower, barley, corn and legumes.
8. STEPPE Agroholding
STEPPE operates mainly in southern Russia and combines crop farming, dairy production and horticulture. It has also developed a significant dairy business alongside its large agricultural land base.
9. AGROINVEST Group
AGROINVEST is another major Russian agricultural landholder, with approximately 450,000 hectares under control according to BEFL’s 2026 ranking.
10. Avangard-Agro
Avangard-Agro also controls approximately 450,000 hectares, placing it among the country’s ten largest agricultural landholders.
11. Prostory Agroholding
Prostory Agroholding ranks just outside the top ten and operates agricultural assets across several Russian regions, with an estimated land bank of about 449,000 hectares.
12. Sibagro
Sibagro is strongly focused on livestock and food production. The company is one of Russia’s major pork producers and operates an integrated system covering feed production, livestock farming and meat processing.
13. Cherkizovo Group
Cherkizovo combines poultry, pork and crop farming with feed mills and meat processing. Its vertically integrated operations included about 360,000 hectares of agricultural land in its 2024 reporting.
14. Dominant Group
Dominant developed from the sugar business into an integrated agricultural group. Its operations include sugar-beet cultivation and sugar processing, linking farming directly with downstream production.
15. KDV Agroholding
KDV Agroholding completes the top 15, with BEFL estimating approximately 336,000 hectares of agricultural land under control.
Where Aluminum Die Castings Are Used in Agricultural Equipment
Large farms depend on tractors, harvesters, seeders, irrigation equipment, pumps and other machinery. The farms themselves are not normally the direct buyers of aluminum die castings; these components are typically sourced by agricultural machinery and equipment manufacturers.
Typical applications include:
| Component | Why Aluminum Die Casting Is Used |
|---|---|
| Gearbox housings | Rigid construction with lower weight |
| Pump bodies | Complex shapes and machinable interfaces |
| Valve housings | Repeatable dimensions |
| Motor and fan covers | Lightweight construction and heat dissipation |
| Brackets and supports | Integrated shapes with reduced part weight |
The appropriate manufacturing process still depends on part size, required strength, production volume, machining requirements and operating conditions.
Custom Aluminum Parts for Agricultural Machinery
Yongzhu Casting manufactures custom aluminum cast components based on customer drawings for machinery and industrial equipment.
Our capabilities include mold development, aluminum die casting, CNC machining and secondary processing. For an RFQ, provide a 2D drawing, 3D model, material requirement and estimated quantity so the part and manufacturing process can be reviewed before quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest agricultural group in Russia?
By agricultural land under control, Miratorg ranked first in BEFL’s May 2026 survey with approximately 1.38 million hectares. Rankings can differ when companies are compared by revenue, livestock output or individual crop production instead of land area.
Are Russia’s largest farms single farms?
Usually not. The largest operators are agricultural holdings managing many farms, fields, livestock facilities and processing plants across multiple regions.
What types of farming are common among large Russian agricultural groups?
Large groups commonly combine grain and oilseed production with dairy, beef, pork, poultry, sugar-beet cultivation or food processing. Many operate vertically integrated supply chains rather than focusing on one type of farming.
