Founded over 60 years ago, the AgroEcoEngineering Journal has evolved from a specialized collection of scientific articles into a modern, peer-reviewed interdisciplinary periodical that reflects current trends in agroengineering science and technology.
Originally titled Transactions, this edition published the findings of the Leningrad branches of the All-Union Institute for Mechanization of Agriculture (LenoblVIM) and the All-Russian Research Institute for Electrification of Agriculture (VIESH). Early research focused on designing new machines and tools, developing experimental techniques, and addressing key problems in regional agricultural mechanization and electrification. Later, these two organizations were merged into the specialized regional Research Institute of Mechanization and Electrification of Agriculture (NIIMESH) of the North-West Russia, following a 1962 government resolution.
In 1979, the institute reformatted the Transactions into the Research Proceedings. In special issues, researchers discussed solutions to the challenges in certain agricultural sectors. Between 1999 and 2020, this edition appeared under the title “Technologies, machines and equipment for mechanized crop and livestock production”. In 2016, it gained full journal status – it transitioned from a proceedings series to a peer-reviewed journal.
On 14 August 2020, the journal adopted the name AgroEcoEngineering. This title reflected emerging research areas and challenges in agriculture. As of early 2026, the journal has published 125 issues. The current journal issues contain original works by both Russian and foreign early-career and established researchers. The articles report the results of theoretical and applied studies across various fields of agroengineering and agroecology. They cover the current state of these sectors and explore future developments.
Since its inception, the journal’s value has always stemmed from its contributors. In the early days, the Transactions and Research Proceedings published works by renowned scientists. They worked at the above institute and were the founders of schools of thought and research streams. The journal highlighted their major achievements. This significantly enhanced the journal's authority, functioning as a trusted reference and attracting the attention of the scientific community.
Key contributors included Veniamin G. Antipin, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Honored Worker of Science and Technology of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR). He further developed the principles of agricultural mechanics established by Academician V.P. Goryachkin and Honorary Academician M.N. Letoshnev, particularly in the field of grain harvesting equipment. His work focused on designing and improving the machine known as the “Northern” grain harvester.
Mikhail G. Doganovsky and Vladimir I. Vainrub (Doctors of Technical Sciences, Professors, Honored Workers of Science and Technology of the RSFSR) together with Viktor V. Ryadnykh (Doctor of Technical Sciences) played a significant role in the development of the theoretical framework for soil tillage, crop seeding, and fertilization.
Boris G. Volkov (Doctor of Technical Sciences) laid the groundwork for field operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery fleet, including high power tractors.
Alexander A. Popov (Doctor of Technical Sciences) presented solutions that improved the extent of mechanization in harvesting and post-harvest treatment of field vegetables in his publications.
Veniamin G. Antipin
Mikhail G. Doganovsky
Vladimir I. Vainrub
Viktor V. Ryadnykh
Boris G. Volkov
Alexander A. Popov
Evgeny E. Khazanov, Vasily V. Kalyuga and Vyacheslav N. Afanasyev (Doctors of Technical Sciences, Professors) supervised research, design and testing of machinery in animal husbandry in the departments they headed.
Viktor Yu. Gessen (Doctor of Technical Sciences, Honored Worker of Science and Technology of the RSFSR, USSR State Prize Laureate), Konstantin M. Semchinov, and Sergei A. Strelkovskiy (Candidates of Technical Sciences) pioneered the research school focused on agricultural application of electricity and reliability of power supply to rural consumers.
Alexander M. Valge (Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor) headed the department of mathematical and software support for scientific research and developed principles for optimization and decision-making in agricultural engineering.
Vasily S. Sechkin (Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Honored Scientist and Engineer of the RSFSR, Full Member of the International Academy of Agricultural Education) and Vladimir D. Popov (Doctor of Technical Sciences, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor, Honored Scientist and Engineer of the Russian Federation) established the fundamental methods and frameworks for the mechanization of forage production.
The traditions created by these scientists continue to evolve. Today, the journal publishes articles by their students and successors including Aleksandr Yu. Briukhanov (Doctor of Technical Sciences, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences), the editor-in-chief of the journal, who specializes in engineering and environmental problems in agricultural production.