Maksemmilk is a family business through and through. It was founded by Alex Kopets Sr., who started working at the age of 15 and bought his first piece of land in 1999. Under his leadership, the company quickly expanded: from growing vegetables and grains to an impressive livestock farm. Today, his sons also play a key role. Alex Jr. is involved in cattle trading, while his brother Vladimir focuses on transport and production.

The main branch of Maksemmilk is dairy farming. With a carefully selected herd of Holstein cows from the Netherlands and Germany, they produce more than 40 liters of milk per cow per day. “Our cows are the cornerstone of our success. The quality of the animals determines our milk production and export opportunities,” Alex Jr. says proudly.

The dairy market in Belarus

Belarus is known as a dairy country. With more than 4 million cows and an annual milk production of over 8 million tons in 2023, the sector is a major pillar of the economy. Many dairy products are exported to countries in Europe and beyond. “There is a lot of growth in the sector; new farms are being built and the potential is enormous,” says Alex Jr. Still, the agricultural sector also faces challenges, such as strict regulations and the need for precision and teamwork.

A partnership built on trust

The collaboration with VAEX began in 2018, when Maksemmilk purchased their first Holstein cows in the Netherlands. “We were immediately satisfied with the quality and reliability of VAEX,” Alex Jr. recalls. Since then, several orders have followed, including in 2020, 2022, and most recently in 2024. The animals, originating from the Netherlands and Germany, have made a significant contribution to the company’s impressive production results.

What makes VAEX so special according to Alex Jr.? “They consistently deliver quality, offer excellent service, and always think along with our specific needs. Although we regularly receive offers from other suppliers, we remain loyal to VAEX. The collaboration feels like a true partnership.”

Ready for the future

With a solid foundation in dairy farming and a reliable network of suppliers like VAEX, Maksemmilk looks to the future with confidence. The ambition is to further increase milk production and gain an even larger share in the international dairy market. “We are grateful for what we have achieved so far, but the best is yet to come,” Alex Jr. concludes.