Agriculture

Tuesday, May 7

USAID is investing $250M in the Ukrainian agricultural sector, which will increase exports by $1.5B and attract $500M in private investment.

USAID is investing $250M in the Ukrainian agricultural sector, which will increase exports by $1.5B and attract $500M in private investment. Deputy Administrator of USAID Isobel Coleman said: “I am pleased to present the launch of the USAID Harvest program, which is directly aimed at investing in the future of the agricultural sector...

Friday, May 3

The largest Ukrainian chicken producer has increased its market share and decided to acquire a meat processing company for €14M.

The largest Ukrainian chicken producer has increased its market share and decided to acquire a meat processing company for €14M. MHP Agroholding will acquire 100% of corporate rights in a Ukrainian meat processing company for €14M and has already made an initial payment of €3.5M, entitling it to 24.9% of the relevant corporate ...

Wednesday, May 1

The export of agricultural products via the Black Sea corridor has reached pre-war levels.

The export of agricultural products via the Black Sea corridor has reached pre-war levels. After the Russian Federation withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative last summer, 1,300 ships have carried 25 million tons of farm products through the temporary sea route created by Ukraine and ...

Global wheat prices dropped by 25%, and increased supply will continue to drive this trend.

Global wheat prices dropped by 25%, and increased supply will continue to drive this trend. According to the World Bank, global wheat and corn prices fell to three-year lows in the first quarter of 2024. As a result, global prices for corn and wheat decreased compared to the previous quarter...

Tuesday, April 30

In the first quarter, the Ukrainian land market’s capitalization increased by $5.1B.

In the first quarter, the Ukrainian land market’s capitalization increased by $5.1B. KSE Agrocenter analysts stated that this was primarily due to the opening of the market to legal entities on January 1 of this year. It is noted that the former “moratorium lands” are in t...

Monday, April 29

The EC has started working to integrate the Ukrainian agricultural sector into the EU in preparation for accession negotiations.

The EC has started working to integrate the Ukrainian agricultural sector into the EU in preparation for accession negotiations. The European Commission has started explanatory meetings with Ukrainian representatives regarding the implementation of official screening within the section of negotiations on agriculture and the dev...

Thursday, April 25

A Ukrainian agricultural holding will invest $15M into its modernization and plans to increase its agricultural land by 20%.

A Ukrainian agricultural holding will invest $15M into its modernization and plans to increase its agricultural land by 20%. Agroholding TAS Agro plans to invest $15M in the modernization of outdated equipment, the introduction of moisture-saving technologies, and the abandonment of inefficient soil plowing, said the head o...

Wednesday, April 24

The European Parliament approves restrictions on the import of Ukrainian food, costing Ukraine €331M.

The European Parliament approves restrictions on the import of Ukrainian food, costing Ukraine €331M. The European Parliament approved the extension for a year (from June 6) of duty-free trade in Ukrainian agricultural products while introducing new import restriction levels to appease EU protesters. ...

Monday, April 22

In the first quarter, the volume of Ukrainian agricultural exports dropped by 4%.

In the first quarter, the volume of Ukrainian agricultural exports dropped by 4%. In the first quarter of 2024, Ukraine’s export of agri-food products amounted to about $6.5B, which is 4% less than in the first quarter of 2023. It is noted that revenues from the sale of meat ...

Thursday, April 18

Instead of buying, businesses are selling agricultural land in Ukraine.

Instead of buying, businesses are selling agricultural land in Ukraine. Ukrainian companies sold at least 1,283 hectares as of March 18, 2024. Since the beginning of 2024, at least 342 land plots have been sold. Since the land market was opened for legal entities, despite...

Wednesday, April 17

Ukraine’s accession to the EU will trigger a reform of the bloc’s Unified Agricultural Policy,

Ukraine’s accession to the EU will trigger a reform of the bloc’s Unified Agricultural Policy, said the Minister of Agriculture of Poland, Czeslaw Siekierski. “Ukrainian authorities will soon start negotiations on joining the EU. This process will force the EU to reform the Unified Agricu...

Tuesday, April 16

What position did Ukraine hold among globabl exporters of agricultural products before the full-scale war?

What position did Ukraine hold among globabl exporters of agricultural products before the full-scale war? As KSE-Agrocenter analysts noted, over the past two decades Ukraine has gradually become the world’s main supplier of agricultural products. Before the full-scale invasion, agriculture produced ...

The war has caused $10.3B in damages to the agricultural sector and $70B in economic losses.

The war has caused $10.3B in damages to the agricultural sector and $70B in economic losses. The Russian invasion damaged $10.3B of tangible assets belonging to Ukraine’s agro-industrial complex, with damage to agricultural machinery accounting for almost 57% of all losses, or $5.8B. In...

Monday, April 15

Due to new EU restrictions and increased control over transporters, Ukrainian farmers should look for alternative sales markets.

Due to new EU restrictions and increased control over transporters, Ukrainian farmers should look for alternative sales markets. Deputy Minister of Agricultural Policy Taras Vysotskyi said that, starting in June, the EU will introduce restrictions on importing certain types of Ukrainian agricultural products if their supply exc...

Friday, April 12

Russia’s attacks on Odesa will reduce grain exports by three million tons.

Russia’s attacks on Odesa will reduce grain exports by three million tons. The attacks on the area’s infrastructure, particularly near the port, may reduce the export of Ukrainian grain in April from eight to five million tons. “During the first 10 days of April, Ukrai...

Wednesday, April 10

Ukraine must “cut” its agricultural sector to join the EU.

Ukraine must “cut” its agricultural sector to join the EU. As Politico writes, tariffs on imported Ukrainian agricultural products, which are currently under discussion, are necessary to correct the “inequality” in the trade balance between Ukrain...

The European Parliament and the Council of EU have reached a preliminary agreement on continuing trade liberalization with Ukraine.

The European Parliament and the Council of EU have reached a preliminary agreement on continuing trade liberalization with Ukraine. Thus, import duties and quotas for the export of Ukrainian agricultural products to the EU will be suspended for another year, until June 5, 2025. However, in the event of a significant disruption to ...

Ukraine feeds the world at too low a cost; export earnings in March amounted to $2B.

Ukraine feeds the world at too low a cost; export earnings in March amounted to $2B. In March, agricultural exports brought $1.318B in trade balance and $2B in export earnings. According to Infoindustry: “If we look at the average price of export products and the average price o...

Friday, April 5

Ukrainian agricultural holdings are investing in their logistics.

Ukrainian agricultural holdings are investing in their logistics. With its own fleet, Kernel will transport products to consumer countries and reduce export logistics costs. Kernel achieved this capacity by acquiring a third vessel – the bulker Rotterdam Pearl...

Thursday, April 4

Ukraine’s agro-industry leaders increased their income by 35% over the last year.

Ukraine’s agro-industry leaders increased their income by 35% over the last year. The total income of the ten leading companies in the agricultural sector increased by 35% in 2023, according to the Opentabatot Index. Market leaders earned almost ₴86.6B, a third more than in 2022 an...

Wednesday, April 3

A land market phenomenon: Here’s why the frontier region has become one of the leaders in land sales.

A land market phenomenon: Here’s why the frontier region has become one of the leaders in land sales. The Sumy region took second and third place in terms of the number of transactions and the total area of plots that were purchased. In 2022, the region was under Russian occupation for almost two mont...

Monday, April 1

Ukrainian and Polish farmers agree on the export of a wide range of products, but not grain.

Ukrainian and Polish farmers agree on the export of a wide range of products, but not grain. Trade negotiations between Ukraine and Poland continue not only between governments but also at the level of agricultural associations. As a result, Ukraine reached an agreement on exporting chicken m...

Friday, March 29

Ukraine and Poland could not agree on unblocking the border; more time is needed.

Ukraine and Poland could not agree on unblocking the border; more time is needed. Minister of Agrarian Policy Mykola Solskyi commented on the meeting results in the tripartite format, Ukraine-Poland-EU. Negotiations on the issues of unblocking the border and finding common position...

Thursday, March 28

Moldova’s largest sunflower oil producer has stopped its plant due to a lack of Ukrainian raw materials.

Moldova’s largest sunflower oil producer has stopped its plant due to a lack of Ukrainian raw materials. The Floarea Soarelui company said that the plant has suspended operations because it cannot purchase enough sunflower seeds on the local market and cannot import them because the import licensing mech...

Under a new duty-free trade project with the EU, Ukraine risks losing more than €330M.

Under a new duty-free trade project with the EU, Ukraine risks losing more than €330M. The Council of the EU has updated the draft agreement that extends duty-free trade with Ukraine. In particular, the demands of Poland and France, supported by Italy, Austria, and Hungary, have been co...

Wednesday, March 27

Additional restrictions on the import of Ukrainian food products to the EU may prolong the war.

Additional restrictions on the import of Ukrainian food products to the EU may prolong the war. The Minister of Agricultural Policy, Mykola Solsky, believes that attempts by France and Poland to expand restrictions on importing Ukrainian products to the EU “will increase the chances for th...

Tuesday, March 26

How the state supports the agricultural sector in 2024: a list of programs.

How the state supports the agricultural sector in 2024: a list of programs. This year, the government expanded the list of programs designed to support farmers who have been working in conditions of war for the third year in a row and, despite these difficulties, continue to ...

Monday, March 25

The UN’s FAO has failed to fulfill its promises to supply seeds, affecting Ukraine’s sowing campaign.

The UN’s FAO has failed to fulfill its promises to supply seeds, affecting Ukraine’s sowing campaign. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine and agricultural associations are unhappy with the work of the UN’s representative office of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) in Ukraine. R...

Friday, March 22

The indissoluble link between business and war: UBN held a second event in Kyiv

The indissoluble link between business and war: UBN held a second event in Kyiv On a still cool but already spring day, amid a tangle of bad news and public concerns about the future hanging in the air of Kyiv’s streets, a circle of selected business investors, entrepreneur...

Due to export issues with the EU, Ukraine is reorienting its sugar exports: 20% was purchased by three African countries.

Due to export issues with the EU, Ukraine is reorienting its sugar exports: 20% was purchased by three African countries. Since the beginning of March, Ukrainian sugar producers began actively selling their products on the African continent. This alternative direction appeared following active lobbying to ban the sale of...

Thursday, March 21

The EU has already agreed to extend the preferential trade regime with Ukraine, but is still considering European farmers’ interests.

The EU has already agreed to extend the preferential trade regime with Ukraine, but is still considering European farmers’ interests. The Parliament and the Council of the EU reached a preliminary agreement on continuing trade liberalization measures for Ukraine. The temporary suspension of import duties and quotas to export Ukraini...

Wednesday, March 20

France and Poland propose to limit the import of Ukrainian products to the EU, although Ukrainian exports do not pressure prices in Poland.

France and Poland propose to limit the import of Ukrainian products to the EU, although Ukrainian exports do not pressure prices in Poland. France supported Poland’s calls to restrict the export of agricultural products from Ukraine to the EU. According to EC estimates, this will cost Ukraine €1.2B in trade revenues. France also thr...

Monday, March 18

Despite all the challenges, we continue to move towards the goal: Olha Stefanishyna on the progress and obstacles in European integration.

Despite all the challenges, we continue to move towards the goal: Olha Stefanishyna on the progress and obstacles in European integration. Within the framework of the second event of Ukraine Business Network, where outstanding speakers from both the private and public sectors presented global macroeconomic forecasts for 2024-2025, scenar...

Thursday, March 14

Ukraine’s integration into the EU will change the EU’s agricultural support system.

Ukraine’s integration into the EU will change the EU’s agricultural support system. According to Ukraine’s trade representative, Taras Kachka, the decision of the Committee of the European Parliament to extend duty-free trade for Ukrainian agricultural products was a chance to ...

Due to the war, the amount of land suitable for agriculture has decreased by 26%.

Due to the war, the amount of land suitable for agriculture has decreased by 26%. According to a KSE study, 10.5 million hectares of agricultural land has been affected by the Russian invasion in 2022, and the area of land that can be used for agriculture in 2024 is 32.92 million h...

Wednesday, March 13

Ukrainian agrarians predict an 8% smaller harvest of grain and oil crops this year, hence a drop in exports.

Ukrainian agrarians predict an 8% smaller harvest of grain and oil crops this year, hence a drop in exports. The Ukrainian Grain Association predicts that the 2024 harvest will amount to 76.1 million tons of grain and oilseed, which is 6.5 million tons, or 8%, less than last year. A potential decrease in the...

Monday, March 11

The logistics cost of exporting agricultural products to the ports of Odesa has decreased by 33%.

The logistics cost of exporting agricultural products to the ports of Odesa has decreased by 33%. Logistics costs for the export of farm products through the ports of Odesa in 2023 decreased by 33% compared to 2022, and shipping through the Romanian port of Constanta via the Danube ports by 40%, a...

The EU plans to ban the import of Russian agricultural products.

The EU plans to ban the import of Russian agricultural products. The EC is currently assessing the possibility and impact of blocking the import of farm products from the Russian Federation, the executive vice-president of the EC, Valdis Dombrovskis, said. He added...

Friday, March 8

How will Poland’s total embargo on Ukrainian farm imports affect Ukraine?

How will Poland’s total embargo on Ukrainian farm imports affect Ukraine? Poland is confidently moving toward a complete, indefinite embargo on Ukrainian food. The NBU reports that exports of food products to Poland last year amounted to $1.8B, or 8% of total food exports. ...

Wednesday, March 6

The Ministry of Agriculture of Ukraine assesses the profitability of the farm sector.

The Ministry of Agriculture of Ukraine assesses the profitability of the farm sector. In 2024, profitability will increase for all grain and oil crops. This is forecast provides that the situation with security and exports utilizing sea transport will not become more complicated, and t...

Ukraine plans to reach the pre-war agricultural product export indicators; the main trade route is the Black Sea.

Ukraine plans to reach the pre-war agricultural product export indicators; the main trade route is the Black Sea. In February, Ukraine exported more than five million tons of agricultural products via the Black Sea, Deputy Chairman of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council Denys Marchuk said. He clarified that, befor...

Tuesday, February 27

Ukrainian farmers are increasing their orders for the construction of vegetable storage facilities by almost 100%.

Ukrainian farmers are increasing their orders for the construction of vegetable storage facilities by almost 100%. Most orders are private investments, as farming and agricultural companies have seen the prospect of developing the domestic market amid increasing domestic consumer spending. In part, the development...

Monday, February 26

While Ukraine is working to unblock its borders, Poland is preparing significant restrictions on Ukrainian products.

While Ukraine is working to unblock its borders, Poland is preparing significant restrictions on Ukrainian products. Polish authorities plan to restrict Ukrainian products such as sugar, poultry meat, eggs, frozen raspberries, apple juice, sunflower, and rapeseed oil. Thus, the restrictions on grain are planned to b...

Wednesday, February 21

Polish farmers have blocked the railway and dumped grain from the wagons.

Polish farmers have blocked the railway and dumped grain from the wagons. The Polish government has called for an end to the blockade and suggested a full embargo on agricultural goods from Ukraine. On the morning of February 20, Polish farmers intensified their protests ne...

While Ukraine is cutting exports and Poland is blocking its borders, the EU is increasing grain imports from Russia by 900%.

While Ukraine is cutting exports and Poland is blocking its borders, the EU is increasing grain imports from Russia by 900%. The actual volume of grain exports by Ukraine since the beginning of the 2023/2024 marketing year as of February 19 is 27.06 million tons, which is 10.7% less than in the previous season. At the same ...

Tuesday, February 20

The Czech Republic has proposed a new way to resolve problems with agricultural exports from Ukraine.

The Czech Republic has proposed a new way to resolve problems with agricultural exports from Ukraine. Representatives from political parties in the Czech Republic, including opposition parties, together with the country’s Agrarian Chamber, have agreed on the possibility of introducing customs duties i...

Friday, February 16

One of the largest agricultural holdings of Ukraine delivered its products to 44 countries and increased export turnover by 17%.

One of the largest agricultural holdings of Ukraine delivered its products to 44 countries and increased export turnover by 17%. In 2023, Astarta Holding, the largest producer of sugar in Ukraine, delivered more than one million tons of its products to world markets and received €325M in export earnings, 17% more than in 2022. ...

Poland refuses to build an oil pipeline from Ukraine.

Poland refuses to build an oil pipeline from Ukraine. In Poland, a decision has not yet been made regarding the possible construction of a pipeline for the transportation of edible oil from Jagodin, the Volyn region of Ukraine, to the port of Gdansk. The...

Thursday, February 15

Reduction in production and closure of enterprises: How do EU export restrictions threaten the Ukrainian agricultural sector?

Reduction in production and closure of enterprises: How do EU export restrictions threaten the Ukrainian agricultural sector? According to the top manager of the Poultry Union of Ukraine, Serhiy Karpenko, the EU is the primary market for selling several agro-food products from Ukraine. The EU market remains essential for the...

Tuesday, February 13

Due to high demand, Zhytomyr’s sugar factories have resumed work.

Due to high demand, Zhytomyr’s sugar factories have resumed work. Despite military challenges, the agricultural sector in the Zhytomyr region was able to maintain stability, especially in the sugar beet cultivation and production segment. In 2023, the area devoted t...

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