BREEDING BLUEBERRY

PLANTATION

Actuality:

• import-dependence – 85-90% of imported fresh berries

• the lack of modern Russian varieties* for import substitution:– adaptation to ecological and geographical factors

(climate, soil, etc.)– consumer characteristics (size, taste, storability,

etc.)– resistance to pathogens

* - only 8 varieties 1995-1997 in the state register of breeding achievements

Market:

2011 2012 20130.00

100,000.00

200,000.00

300,000.00

400,000.00

500,000.00

600,000.00

700,000.00

800,000.00

900,000.00

+ 110%

+ 55%

Import of blueberry *, кг

POLAND43%

CHILI22%

SPAIN16%

others19%

Geography of import 2013

2014-2015-2016-…????

300 mln RUB in 2013 *

The market potential is at least 10 times more

* - The Customs base analysis on the import of fresh blueberries (ТН ВЭД 0810 40 500 0 - Vaccinium corymbosum)

Solution:

Development the introduction technology of the best varieties of world selection:• breeding using molecular-genetic marking;• biochemical and histological research;• development of organic and biological agricultural

technologies for the cultivation and protection of crops from pests;

• the creation and patenting of new adapted varieties of blueberries with high economic-valuable signs

Business-model:

Implementation of technology and introduction results (seedlings of patented varieties) to agricultural enterprises/farms – creating the necessary conditions for import substitution of fresh berries in Russia, not less than 1000 hectares competitive plantations.

The required investment = 38 млн. ₽ (30/70 = 50%)(establishment of experimental plantations at 10ha and payment for breeding and laboratory research).

The planned revenue= 45 mln. /₽ yearThe ability to scale in 5-10 times.

NPV 8 лет = 16 млн руб IRR = 29,3% PI = 1,27 DPP =6,5 лет

What we have:

1. land for breeding blueberry plantation;2. part of the necessary agricultural

equipment;3. research and selection of the most

promising varieties donor are made;4. program of breeding and variety trials is

developed.

VLADIMIR KUKUSHKIN

Head of Farm «LIVENSKOE»

Тел. +7 (916) 267-01-67da@livenskoe.ru

Our team:

IVAN SUPRUN

Head of the laboratory of genetics and microbiology of the RUSSIAN North Caucasus zonal research Institute of horticulture and viticulture, candidate of biological sciences

OKSANA KREMNEVA

Leading researcher, laboratory of immunity, State Research Institute of Biological plant protection, candidate of biological sciences

Projects:• «The study of the genetic structure of the native gene pool of the genus

Malus spp and biodiversity of the pathogen of Apple scab in the South of Russia in the aspect of interaction in the system of the host plant/pathogen» - RFFI project

• «Study of genetic polymorphism in autochthonous and introduced in the North Caucasus germplasm genera Malus, Prunus and Pyrus» - RFFI project

• «Development of methodological approaches DNA identify genes for broad-spectrum resistance of rice to blast disease Pi-2, Pi-9, Pi-40, and the establishment of genetic resources for breeding of resistant varieties» - RFFI project

• «The development of a new management system number of harmful garden insects using pheromones» - Member of Program “UMNIK”

• «Technology of wheat protection against the causative agents of dangerous diseases» - The the Russian President grant for young candidates of Sciences

Vladimir Kukushkin Tel. +7 (916) 267-01-67 da@livenskoe.ru