17-20 November, 2026 Expograd Yug, Krasnodar
The exhibition is the main organizational partner of the award, which recognizes strong practices, significant initiatives, and leaders in the Russian agro-industrial complex.
On April 24, 2026, the new season of the National Agricultural Award "AGROLIDER 2026" began. This federal project aims to recognize the achievements of the agro-industrial complex and initiatives related to the development of rural areas.
The YugAgro exhibition is the award's main organizational partner and supports the project as an important industry initiative that promotes professional and public recognition of companies, farms, and specialists contributing to the development of Russia's agricultural sector.
The exhibition will also feature a gala awards ceremony for the winners of the AGROLIDER 2026 award in the Plant Growing category .
The National Agroleader Award helps highlight strong practices in the Russian agro-industrial complex, recognize the achievements of agricultural enterprises, processors, suppliers, and other market participants, and increase the visibility of projects related to rural development, education, and agritourism.
In 2026, the award will expand its nomination structure. Along with areas related to crop production, livestock farming, and the production and supply of goods and services for the agricultural sector, the new season will feature new nominations:
For YUGAGRO, participation in the AGROLIDER project is a contribution to supporting the professional community and promoting significant initiatives in the agro-industrial complex.
The award's expert council includes Elena Ivanova, YugAgro Connect community manager . The award also includes a special YugAgro Connect nomination in the following categories:
The winners in these categories are the companies that are most active in the YugAgro Connect community .
The following are invited to participate in the new season:
Participation in the award is free . The award combines public voting, expert evaluation, and special nominations.
As part of the YugAgro 2026 exhibition , a gala awards ceremony will be held for the winners of the National Agricultural Prize AGROLIDER 2026 in the Plant Growing category .
You can attend the awards ceremony free of charge with a ticket to the exhibition .
The initiator and organizer of the project is the International School of Agribusiness with the support of the State Duma Committee of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Agrarian Issues.
