The main goal of the “Dziўny Mlyn” initiative, implemented by LLC “Pushchanskoye Nasledie”, is to revitalize and preserve ancient practices and ethnocultural heritage of Southwestern Polesie in Belarus through the creation and development of sustainable, environmentally friendly production of flour and flour products. These actions are aimed at providing access to healthy food, supporting local agriculture and small businesses, and preserving and restoring the region’s natural resources and biodiversity. The initiative is supported by national and local governments, international organizations, and private investors.
REGION OF IMPLEMENTATION
ag. Divin, Kobrin district, Brest region
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TOPICS
Economic development and growth Technology and Innovation Environmental sustainability and resource management Social development
CONTENTS OF THE ACTIVITY
The initiative’s main objectives include the production of whole grain and wholemeal flour (including gluten-free) in stone mills, the mechanical grinding of herbs and minerals, the sale of finished products and the provision of grinding services. “Dziuni Mlyn” is aimed at reviving ancient technologies of grinding grain on stone millstones and baking bread in wood-burning ovens, which allows preserving the unique taste, nutritional value and creating truly craft products. The initiative also includes the production of cereals, flakes, pasta and a variety of flour products.
KEY STEPS OF IMPLEMENTATION:
The main challenge for the development of the Dziuny Mlyn initiative is finding a balance between preserving traditional production methods and the need to adapt to modern market conditions. This balance is necessary to ensure that the project remains true to its roots while being competitive and attractive to modern consumers.
RESULTS AND IMPACT OF THE INITIATIVE
The Dziuni Mlyn initiative invests in the revival of traditional production methods to preserve the cultural heritage of the region, demonstrating a business model where economic development is harmoniously combined with the protection of nature and cultural traditions.
To ensure the supply of high-quality raw materials, LLC “Pushchanskoye Nasledie” plans to expand its activities in the field of organic farming and agroforestry. By 2026, they intend to increase the area of cultivated organic crops to 100 hectares. It is also planned to further expand production capabilities and transition to both retail and wholesale sales of flour products. The product range will be increased due to new products from local and imported raw materials.
Beekeeping is actively developing.
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