"Open joint stock company Kuybishev Poultry Farm announced it earned Hr 1.1mn in net income last year as a result of conducting considerable upgrades in 1999 and 2000, which has allowed it to significantly reduce operating costs."

"In addition, return on assets rose to 20%. The poultry farm is especially proud of its egg production department. The department's 47,500 hens average 38,000 eggs daily and it takes just two human operators to manage the whole system."