Avgust-bel

Avgust-bel (ЗАО «Август-Бел») is a Belarusian enterprise engaged in the production of chemical plant protection products, located in Pukhavichy District, Minsk Region. It operates as a subsidiary of the Russian agrochemical company Avgust, which launched the first phase of the plant in 2007. The company produces pesticides and other crop protection chemicals for the Belarusian market and for export. The plant's construction and operation have been accompanied by environmental controversy. In April 2008, residents of the district organized public campaigns against the construction of a new pesticide plant classified as hazard class 1, sending thousands of signatures to the Administration of the President and the government of Belarus. In September 2011, deputy director for production Dzmitry Silayeu acknowledged certain violations of the environmental situation. Between 2013 and 2015, nine of the company's preparations — Tabu, Spirit, Balerina, Kolosal Pro, Bitseps garant, Tornado 500, Rakurs, Tornado 540, and Gambit — became laureates of the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus" competition. By 2021, Avgust-bel accounted for 64% of the exports of Pukhavichy District, underscoring its economic importance to the region. The company remains active and is part of the Avgust group's international network of agrochemical production and research facilities.

Avgust-bel was established as a Belarusian production facility of the Russian agrochemical company Avgust. The first phase of the plant was launched in 2007 in Pukhavichy District, Minsk Region. The plant specializes in the manufacture of chemical plant protection products, including pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. In April 2008, the construction of a new pesticide plant classified as hazard class 1 sparked public opposition. Residents of the district organized campaigns against the construction, collecting thousands of signatures that were sent to the Administration of the President and the government of Belarus. The controversy highlighted environmental concerns associated with the facility. In September 2011, Dzmitry Silayeu, deputy director for production, acknowledged the existence of certain violations in the environmental situation at the plant. Between 2013 and 2015, nine preparations produced by Avgust-bel — Tabu, Spirit, Balerina, Kolosal Pro, Bitseps garant, Tornado 500, Rakurs, Tornado 540, and Gambit — were recognized as laureates of the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus" competition, reflecting the company's product quality and market recognition. By 2021, Avgust-bel accounted for 64% of the exports of Pukhavichy District, demonstrating its role as a key economic contributor to the region. The company continues to operate as part of the Avgust group, producing and supplying crop protection chemicals in Belarus and beyond.

• 2021

  Avgust-bel accounted for 64% of the exports of Pukhavichy District.

• 2013

  Nine preparations began winning the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus" competition (2013–2015).

• 2011

  Deputy director for production Dzmitry Silayeu acknowledged certain environmental violations in September.

• 2008

  Public campaigns against the construction of a new pesticide plant (hazard class 1) took place in April.

• 2007

  First phase of the plant launched by the Avgust company.

Belarusian producer of crop protection chemicals, subsidiary of the Russian Avgust group, significant exporter for Pukhavichy District.

• Tabu

  Crop protection product, laureate of the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus" competition.

• Spirit

  Crop protection product, laureate of the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus" competition.

• Balerina

  Crop protection product, laureate of the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus" competition.

• Kolosal Pro

  Crop protection product, laureate of the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus" competition.

• Bitseps garant

  Crop protection product, laureate of the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus" competition.

• Tornado 500

  Crop protection product, laureate of the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus" competition.

• Rakurs

  Crop protection product, laureate of the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus" competition.

• Tornado 540

  Crop protection product, laureate of the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus" competition.

• Gambit

  Crop protection product, laureate of the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus" competition.

1. 1Avgust-bel - Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2Аўгуст-Бел - Wikipedia (Belarusian)be.wikipedia.org