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A forested valley and distant ridges in the Greater Caucasus mountains

SHEKI / AZERBAIJAN

SHEKIAGRO-BIOCOMPLEX

A new-generation agro-industrial project bringing agriculture, livestock, processing and biotechnology together in a single production ecosystem.

Every product's story begins in the soil. But it doesn't end there.

In Sheki, crop and livestock products are planned to be developed within a single chain, from production to processing and from fermentation to packaging.

  1. Crops
  2. Livestock
  3. Processing
  4. Fermentation
  5. Packaging
  6. Logistics
  7. Export

SHEKI

AZERBAIJAN

Where the natural landscape of the Caucasus meets a modern agro-industrial approach.

Set on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus, the Sheki region offers a natural foundation for the project through its farming heritage, climatic diversity and regional transport links.

Satellite image of Azerbaijan and the Greater Caucasus range, with Sheki markedShekiGreater CaucasusMingachevir ReservoirCaspian Sea
Satellite imageNASA MODIS
A mountain river flowing between green slopes in the Greater Caucasus
Greater Caucasus mountains, Azerbaijan

FROM SOILTO MARKET.

Nine stages, one chain. The entire process, from the moment raw produce leaves the field to the moment it reaches the market, is planned within a single complex.

  1. Aerial view of a cultivated field with machinery tracks

    01. GROW

    Building an agricultural production base for garlic and onion.

  2. Onion harvesting machinery in the field

    02. HARVEST

    Timely harvesting, with produce passed directly into the processing chain.

  3. Bundles of freshly harvested garlic

    03. CLEAN

    Sorting and cleaning to prepare raw produce for processing.

  4. Close-up of garlic bulbs

    04. PROCESS

    Primary and advanced processing that turns produce into a range of forms.

  5. A halved bulb of black garlic

    05. FERMENT

    A process under controlled conditions that gives produce a new flavor, color and texture.

  6. Conceptual drawing

    06. DRY

    The stage that extends shelf life and lays the groundwork for powdered products.

  7. Conceptual drawing

    07. PACK

    Packaging tailored to market and storage requirements.

  8. Conceptual drawing

    08. STORE

    Preserving quality in cold and dry storage conditions.

  9. A container terminal and ship at dusk

    09. EXPORT

    A logistics chain for access to domestic and international markets.

PRODUCE,REIMAGINED.

Garlic and onion lead the crop side, while livestock completes the chain with meat products. Added value is created at the processing stages.

  1. Five white garlic bulbs on a dark surface

    The core raw material. A base for both fresh produce and further processing.

    Form
    Fresh produce
    Process
    Growing, sorting
    Status
    In development
  2. Red onions on soil

    The second core line. Raw material for dried, powdered and paste products.

    Form
    Fresh produce
    Process
    Growing, sorting
    Status
    In development
  3. Whole and halved black garlic bulbs on a dark background

    A product that takes on a distinctive color, flavor and texture through long, controlled processing.

    Form
    Processed
    Process
    Fermentation
    Status
    In development
  4. Black garlic bulbs and cloves

    Fermented garlic- and onion-based products.

    Form
    Processed
    Process
    Fermentation
    Status
    In development
  5. Close-up of an onion's dry outer skin

    Dried garlic and onion. Long shelf life and easy transport.

    Form
    Dried
    Process
    Drying
    Status
    In development
  6. Macro shot of a halved red onion

    Garlic and onion powders, garlic and onion pastes.

    Form
    Powder, paste
    Process
    Drying, processing
    Status
    In development
  7. Fresh cuts of meat in a refrigerated display case

    Lamb, goat and beef. Cut and packaged meat products.

    Form
    Fresh, chilled
    Process
    Slaughter, meat processing
    Status
    In development
Five white garlic bulbs on a dark surface
Red onions on soil
Whole and halved black garlic bulbs on a dark background
Black garlic bulbs and cloves
Close-up of an onion's dry outer skin
Macro shot of a halved red onion
Fresh cuts of meat in a refrigerated display case

BLACKGARLIC

Whole and halved black garlic bulbs, with dark cloves visible inside
  • Controlled temperature
  • Controlled humidity
  • Long processing

From everyday produce to a high-value product.

Black garlic is a product with a distinctive texture, color and flavor, obtained through long processing under controlled temperature and humidity.

FERMENTATION

A process that adds new value to produce.

In the fermentation chamber, temperature, humidity and duration are held within defined limits. The process demands precision: product quality depends on stable conditions.

The diagram illustrates the principle of the process. Specific technical parameters will be defined at the design stage.

A flock of sheep grazing on a misty slope of the Greater Caucasus in Azerbaijan

LIVESTOCK

The complex's second production line: a meat production chain from pasture to sale.

Building on the mountain pastures and deep-rooted livestock tradition of the Sheki region, small ruminant and cattle farming, meat processing and sales are envisaged as a single chain.

A flock of sheep grazing on a green mountain slope

SMALL RUMINANTS

Sheep and goats

Sheep and goat farming suited to mountain pastures, producing lamb and goat meat.

Black cows grazing on a mountain pasture

CATTLE

Bovine livestock

Housing and feeding of cattle and beef production.

A butcher wearing a steel safety glove cutting meat

PASTURETO PLATE.

  1. 01Feed baseFeed from pastures and crop farming. Potential to turn processing residues into feed.
  2. 02Housing & feedingModern farms for keeping animals healthy.
  3. 03Veterinary oversightContinuous monitoring of animal health.
  4. 04SlaughterA slaughter facility meeting veterinary and sanitary requirements is planned.
  5. 05Meat processingCutting, portioning and packaging.
  6. 06Cold chainRefrigerated storage and transport that protect meat quality.
  7. 07SalesDomestic market, wholesale and export potential.

Herd sizes, processing volumes and building dimensions will be defined at the design stage.

One complex.Many functions.

Conceptual master plan of the complex: eight functional blocks in the processing zone; farms, slaughter and meat processing, and feed storage in the livestock zone, separated by a sanitary buffer strip.Sanitary bufferLivestock zone0102030405060708091011EntranceN
Conceptual layout. Not to scale.

Processing, livestock, storage and logistics functions are planned on a single site. The livestock zone is planned separately from the processing zone, with a sanitary buffer between them.

FULLCIRCLE

Crop growing and livestock complement each other: processing residues can become animal feed, and manure from livestock can be turned into bio-fertilizer and returned to the soil. This cycle is a potential development direction for the project.

  • Core production chain
  • Potential development direction
Circular production diagram: crop, processing, residue, feed, livestock, manure, bio-fertilizer, soil, and back to crop. Feed and bio-fertilizer are potential development directions.CROPPROCESSRESIDUEFEEDLIVESTOCKMANUREFERTILIZERSOILCYCLECLOSED LOOP

HERITAGE FOOD.MODERN METHODS.

The envisaged technological approach is built on measurable, repeatable quality at every stage.

  1. 01

    Automated sorting

    Grading produce by size and quality.

  2. 02

    Controlled processing

    Stable, repeatable process conditions at every stage.

  3. 03

    Fermentation

    Control over temperature, humidity and time.

  4. 04

    Drying

    Managed reduction of moisture.

  5. 05

    Packaging

    Solutions tailored to market and storage requirements.

  6. 06

    Cold chain

    Temperature control from production to delivery.

  7. 07

    Quality control

    Inspection points from raw material to finished product.

  8. 08

    Digital monitoring

    Continuous tracking of process parameters.

  9. 09

    Veterinary oversight

    Systematic monitoring of animal health and welfare.

  10. 10

    Traceability

    Tracing each product's origin from field and farm to sale.

SHEKI TOTHE WORLD.

SHEKI
Conceptual map. It does not show specific export destinations.
  1. 01SHEKI
  2. 02AZERBAIJAN
  3. 03REGION
  4. 04WORLD

The aim is to bring local produce, in value-added form, first to the national market, then to the region and international markets.

MORETHAN AFACTORY.

It is an integrated production ecosystem that brings together agriculture, livestock, processing, biotechnology and logistics.

  • AGRICULTURE
  • LIVESTOCK
  • PROCESSING
  • MEAT PROCESSING
  • FERMENTATION
  • BIOPROCESSING
  • LOGISTICS
  • EXPORT

Development phases

Conceptual development sequence. No timeline has been set for the phases.

  1. PHASE 01

    Agricultural production and livestock

  2. PHASE 02

    Primary processing and meat processing

  3. PHASE 03

    Fermentation and value-added products

  4. PHASE 04

    Packaging and logistics

  5. PHASE 05

    Bioprocessing and circular production

  6. PHASE 06

    Access to international markets

Green slopes and a mountain peak under clouds in the Greater Caucasus

FROM SOILTO VALUE.

Shaping a new agro-industrial ecosystem in Sheki.

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