Promising sectors
— Anton Andreevich, Nizhnegorsky area is one of the five leaders in the area of growing garden crops in the Crimea. What cultures play a leading role and why?
— Currently, the district specializes in growing fruit products of JSC «State Farm «Vesna», JSC «Pobeda», Peasant farm economy «Sivash», Peasant farm economy «Agrarian». Agro-climatic conditions are most favorable for growing apple trees -742 ha, cherries -83 ha, plums -77 ha, peaches - 41 ha, apricots - 25 ha, pears - 7 ha. In addition, about 223 hectares of young gardens have been laid. This autumn, it is planned to lay 138 hectares of perennial plantings, including 108 hectares of apple trees.We also plan to plant hazelnuts, but as an experiment.
—What are the most promising crops should develop the future investor?
—Based on current realities and demand, the most promising and cost-free crops remain garden crops, namely the cultivation of apples, but let us not forget about cereals. For example, in 2021, it is planned to preserve sown area. So, we can get at least 125-130 thousand tons of grain products.
— Animal husbandry is in second place among the projects being implemented.
Whether the conditions for business in this direction are prepared. Is it cost-effective to raise sheep, cows, and poultry?
—Currently, the priority areas in animal husbandry are poultry, sheep, meat and dairy cattle breeding. 13 agricultural enterprises are engaged in this direction. One of the largest representatives of livestock farms in the territory of our municipality is LLC «Southern Crimean sheep breeding», specializing in the breeding and rearing of sheep.
—Do sales of finished raw materials offer only to the domestic market, or to the mainland and abroad?
Products are sold both in the Crimea and on the mainland. Nizhnegorsk apples, as raw materials with a high sugar content, are in demand on the mainland from juice producers.
— How are things going with logistics? What is the condition of the road leading to the Federal highway?
—Nizhnegorsky area is located 110 km from Simferopol and about 50 km from «Tavrida» highway. Crimean bridge is 180 km away. Dzhankoy-Kerch railway also passes through Nizhnegorsky urban type settlement. The railway station has three loading and unloading dead ends and five railway sidings. The road to Belogorsk is also being repaired. All this in general, provides good conditions for the sale of goods in various regions, as well as logistics opportunities.
Place for a startup
—What is the assistance can an investor get on the spot?
—Mostly, this is informing, supporting business projects and minimizing administrative barriers or as you might say bureaucracy. If we talk about numbers, 17 novice farmers from Nizhnegorsky area have received grant support from the state for a total of 25.6 million rubles since 2015. Among those who received the state support, there are farm beginners, and the participants of the programme «Agrostartup», and the family farm.
—Is Nizhnegorsky area interesting for tourism development? How can attract a tourist to you?
—Indeed, the district is undervalued and remains on the sidelines, but there is something to work on and develop. For example, sports and amateur hunting. Why not? For this purpose, hunting grounds are assigned to the hunting society. The area of the buried ponds in the district is 176 hectares, which makes it possible to engage in fishing. This promising direction will bring the investor a profit and for the district an influx of tourists and additional PR. Of course, do not forget about the usual directions the construction of children's health camps and recreation centers using therapeutic mud. Areas of lake Siwash are suitable for this. Business representatives, apart from the agricultural sector, have a lot to pay attention on. Health-resort niche is almost completely free and waiting for new ideas from the business.