Agriculture

Tuesday, February 13

Ukraine can export a record amount of soybeans this season.

Ukraine can export a record amount of soybeans this season. According to the results of the September-January 2023/24 marketing year, the export of soybeans from Ukraine reached almost 1.9 million tons, which was 17% higher than in the same period of the previ...

Wednesday, February 7

Ukraine imported $7.1B of agricultural products last year; imports increased by 13%.

Ukraine imported $7.1B of agricultural products last year; imports increased by 13%. According to the Institute of Agrarian Economics, in 2023 Ukraine imported agricultural products worth $7.1B, 13% more than in 2022. Last year, the EU countries maintained their position as the leadin...

Tuesday, February 6

Poland wants to introduce additional taxes and quotas for Ukrainian products.

Poland wants to introduce additional taxes and quotas for Ukrainian products. Poland is considering the introduction of an 8% value added tax on oil and restrictions on sugar imports from Ukraine. Michal Kołodziejczak, Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Poland, has supported the...

A Ukrainian agriculture company is constructing an elevator using green technologies.

A Ukrainian agriculture company is constructing an elevator using green technologies. Agrosem received a €1M, five-year loan from Raiffeisen Bank to build a grain elevator with a capacity of 22,000 tons. The facility at the MOST Logistic Terminal will allow farmers to transship 400,000...

Monday, February 5

Polish and Hungarian farmers will protest at the border against imports from Ukraine.

Polish and Hungarian farmers will protest at the border against imports from Ukraine. Polish farmers announced that on February 9, all border crossings with Ukraine will be blocked. In addition, temporary road closures will begin in some voivodships, lasting until March 10. Farmers are...

Thursday, February 1

The EC extended preferential import status for Ukraine, but the most profitable categories will be limited.

The EC extended preferential import status for Ukraine, but the most profitable categories will be limited. The updated rules for Ukrainian agricultural imports to the EU, which will be in effect until June 6, 2025, restrict the import of Ukrainian sugar, poultry meat, and eggs, some of the most profitable ...

Which countries imported the most Ukrainian agricultural products?

Which countries imported the most Ukrainian agricultural products? Last year, Romania topped the ranking of the largest importers of Ukrainian farm products for the first time, buying $2.87B of them. This coutnry’s share in the domestic export of agricultural product...

Wednesday, January 31

Ukraine needs to increase vegetable storage capacity by 60%.

Ukraine needs to increase vegetable storage capacity by 60%. Analysts note that according to pre-war estimates, there were 493 non-specialized vegetable warehouses and 437 potato warehouses in Ukraine. Capacities were concentrated in areas with high production....

Tuesday, January 30

Ukrainian entrepreneurs will be punished for violating the rules for exporting agricultural products to some EU countries.

Ukrainian entrepreneurs will be punished for violating the rules for exporting agricultural products to some EU countries. As Minister of Agricultural Policy of Ukraine Mykola Solskyi said during an online meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart Kyryll Vatev, the government has adopted a resolution that improves the rules ...

Thursday, January 25

Despite record processing volumes, Ukraine’s largest sugar producer’s net profit declines 10%.

Despite record processing volumes, Ukraine’s largest sugar producer’s net profit declines 10%. In the last production year, Astarta processed 2.7 million tons of sugar beets, grown both independently and by agricultural partners, and produced 377,000 tons of sugar at its five sugar factories. T...

Wednesday, January 24

The US improves its forecast for Ukrainian sunflower oil exports, and Kernel increases production by 24%.

The US improves its forecast for Ukrainian sunflower oil exports, and Kernel increases production by 24%. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) increased its forecast for the exportation of vegetable oils from Ukraine in the current trading season to 6.4 million tons. It is noted that sunflower oil will...

Tuesday, January 23

The EU is preparing “specific” restrictions for the import of Ukrainian agricultural products.

The EU is preparing “specific” restrictions for the import of Ukrainian agricultural products. This week, the European Commission will present changes to EU trade legislation that will introduce restrictions on the importation of Ukrainian farm products to countries neighboring Ukraine, said EC...

Ukraine’s largest grain market operator is asking USAID to expand its railroad fleet.

Ukraine’s largest grain market operator is asking USAID to expand its railroad fleet. The Nibulon company wants to expand its railcar fleet by 250 units and has asked USAID to finance this initiative. Mykhailo Rizak, the grain trader’s top manager, recalled that in 2023, USAID helped N...

Monday, January 22

The EC will present trade measures for Ukraine’s agricultural products and extend the economic visa-free program.

The EC will present trade measures for Ukraine’s agricultural products and extend the economic visa-free program. The European Commission will propose trade measures against Ukraine this week after Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary, in a joint letter, demanded import duties on Ukrainian grain, EC t...

Ukraine remains one of the top three suppliers of agricultural products to the EU.

Ukraine remains one of the top three suppliers of agricultural products to the EU. According to the volume of agricultural imports to the EU in the period from January to October 2023, Ukraine remains in third place with an indicator of €12.843B (+ €371M, or +3% compared to the same...

Wednesday, January 17

Ukrainian agricultural exports have encountered another obstacle, created by the Houthis.

Ukrainian agricultural exports have encountered another obstacle, created by the Houthis. The active phase of the allies’ military operation against the Houthi rebels in Yemen has led to a change in trade – in particular, Ukrainian agrarian export sea routes. After January 11, ...

Tuesday, January 16

European farmers demand restrictions on Ukrainian imports and the redirection of grain to other countries.

European farmers demand restrictions on Ukrainian imports and the redirection of grain to other countries. Six European agricultural organizations call on the EU to limit the import of Ukrainian products so as not to endanger the survival of European producers. In May 2022, the EU suspended customs duties ...

Friday, January 12

Ukrainian farmers earned 77% less from the new crop than was expected.

Ukrainian farmers earned 77% less from the new crop than was expected. EBITDA for major crops harvested in 2022 was $47 per hectare in December 2023, while their forecasted value was $206 in February, Agrohub research shows. The actual result is less than one-fourth of t...

Tuesday, January 9

Ukraine needs to build 150 vegetable storage facilities to ensure food security.

Ukraine needs to build 150 vegetable storage facilities to ensure food security. The construction of dozens of modern warehouses for vegetables will allow Ukraine to become independent from product imports, especially in the spring, said Dmytro Solomchuk, a Verkhovna Rada Committe...

Ukraine received almost $400M from the export of sugar.

Ukraine received almost $400M from the export of sugar. In 2023, sugar exports reached 506,000 tons, which allowed Ukrainian producers to earn $390M. For comparison, in 2022 181,000 tons of sugar valued at $139M were delivered to foreign markets.According ...

Monday, January 8

The Polish government has signed an agreement with farmers to open the border with Ukraine in return for restrictions on importing Ukrainian agricultural products to the EU.

The Polish government has signed an agreement with farmers to open the border with Ukraine in return for restrictions on importing Ukrainian agricultural products to the EU. Polish Minister of Agriculture Czesław Siekierski and representatives from the “Deceived Village” movement signed an agreement to unblock the Medyka-Shehyni crossing point. The Polish gove...

Friday, January 5

Capitalization of agricultural holdings decreased by almost €2B.

Capitalization of agricultural holdings decreased by almost €2B. Agricultural holdings’ capitalization decreased during the IV quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. According to experts, this is related to the internal situation in these compan...

Thursday, January 4

The capitalization of the land market increased by ₴115.1B last year.

The capitalization of the land market increased by ₴115.1B last year. Since the beginning of 2023, the average weighted price for agricultural land has increased by 10.4% to ₴38,500 per hectare ($1,015). It is noted that during the period of market operation, 1% of land...

Polish farmers want to scale up protests at the border, and the Polish government is trying to prevent a blockade.

Polish farmers want to scale up protests at the border, and the Polish government is trying to prevent a blockade. Polish farmers will resume the blockade of the Shegini-Medyka border crossing if they do not receive written confirmation that their demands will be met, protest organizer Roman Kondrow said. Farmers ...

Wednesday, January 3

Poland demands new rules for the transit of Ukrainian agricultural products to lift the embargo.

Poland demands new rules for the transit of Ukrainian agricultural products to lift the embargo. The ban on importing Ukrainian grain to Poland will remain in place until new regulations are developed at the EU level, Polish Minister of Agriculture Czesław Siekierski said. He said that a good sol...

Friday, December 29

In the current trading season, Ukraine’s agricultural exports decreased by 27%, and farmers’ annual losses will reach $3B.

In the current trading season, Ukraine’s agricultural exports decreased by 27%, and farmers’ annual losses will reach $3B. From July 1 to December 15, Ukraine exported about 24 million tons of grain, oilseeds, and their processed products, which is nine million tons less than in the corresponding period last year, accordi...

Thursday, December 28

Astarta invests $60M in the construction of a soybean processing plant.

Astarta invests $60M in the construction of a soybean processing plant. Astarta Agroholding, the largest sugar producer in Ukraine, received a $60M loan from state-owned Oschadbank to construct a soybean processing plant in the Poltava region. It is clarified that the cre...

This year, Ukraine managed to increase the export of agricultural products by 7% and earn $22.9B.

This year, Ukraine managed to increase the export of agricultural products by 7% and earn $22.9B. This year, Ukraine’s grain supply reached 43 million tons, up from 37 million tons in 2022, said Deputy Minister of Agricultural Policy Taras Vysotskyi. Active exports started in October. Since then, ...

Wednesday, December 27

Ukraine’s largest agricultural holding is expanding in 2023 and will investing in processing and export capabilities.

Ukraine’s largest agricultural holding is expanding in 2023 and will investing in processing and export capabilities. Kernel acquired vegetable oil transshipment assets at the port of Chornomorsk for $19.4M to increase the sustainability of its oilseed processing business. This provides storage capacity for 105,000 t...

Tuesday, December 26

Ukraine has collected 78.7 million tons of new harvest and increased its agricultural exports to the EU by 11%.

Ukraine has collected 78.7 million tons of new harvest and increased its agricultural exports to the EU by 11%. As of the third week of December, farmers in all regions of Ukraine have threshed 78.7 million tons of grain and oil crops: 57.86 million tons and 20.76 million, respectively. Compared to data from th...

Friday, December 22

After joining the EU, agricultural subsidies for Ukraine will reach €70-90B; Orban is afraid that Hungary will be left without EU money.

After joining the EU, agricultural subsidies for Ukraine will reach €70-90B; Orban is afraid that Hungary will be left without EU money. According to estimates from the Institute of German Economics, the financial consequences of Ukraine’s full membership in the MFF (Multiannual Financial Framework) for 2021-2027 are estimated at...

Ukrainian enterprises are increasing oil crop processing.

Ukrainian enterprises are increasing oil crop processing. As reported by the agriculture oil association, in the 2023/24 season an increase in the internal processing of oil crops by 3.5 million tons is predicted, with the increase coming from sunflower seed...

Thursday, December 21

Ukrainian farmers are restoring one of the industry’s sectors that was destroyed by the aggressor.

Ukrainian farmers are restoring one of the industry’s sectors that was destroyed by the aggressor. Despite the war, Ukrainian farmers have made progress in restoring the volume of vegetable production, which was previously concentrated in the southern part of the Kherson region, which is now tempor...

Ukrainian agricultural exports will become a cornerstone in the process of European integration.

Ukrainian agricultural exports will become a cornerstone in the process of European integration. Ukrainian producers of goods constantly suffer from pressure from several EU countries, which try to limit the supply of their agricultural products in various ways, said the deputy head of the All-Uk...

Tuesday, December 19

Ukraine’s output from the export of agricultural products fell by 7%.

Ukraine’s output from the export of agricultural products fell by 7%. In January-November, Ukraine exported agricultural food products worth $19.637B, 7% less than in the corresponding period of 2022, according to the analysis from the Institute of Agrarian Economics. A...

Friday, December 15

Due to Russian aggression this year, Ukraine exported 26.4% less grain.

Due to Russian aggression this year, Ukraine exported 26.4% less grain. The actual volume of grain exports by Ukraine since the beginning of the 2023/2024 marketing year as of December 13 is 14.697 million tons, which is 26.4% less than in the same period last year. Meanw...

The volume of Ukrainian food exports by road transport is gradually recovering after the partial opening of the border with Poland.

The volume of Ukrainian food exports by road transport is gradually recovering after the partial opening of the border with Poland. It is noted that Ukrainian food exports by road reached 142,000 tons by December11, compared to 187,000 tons for the same period in November. There is a gradual recovery of transport flows on the bord...

Thursday, December 14

One of Ukraine’s largest agricultural exporters lost $400M due to the war, while another managed to make $300M in profit.

One of Ukraine’s largest agricultural exporters lost $400M due to the war, while another managed to make $300M in profit. According to the owner of Nibulon, Andrii Vadaturskyi, the company suffered more than $400M in losses and will file a lawsuit against the Russian Federation. Currently, only 32% of Nibulon’s pre-war c...

Tuesday, December 12

Romania is further increasing Ukrainian agricultural exports through the Black Sea.

Romania is further increasing Ukrainian agricultural exports through the Black Sea. Among their steps is the creation of an anchorage in the port of Constanta, the construction of which is planned to be completed in March 2024, said the general director of The Ukrainian Danube Shippi...

Ukrainian farmers recorded increased production in almost all agricultural sectors despite the war.

Ukrainian farmers recorded increased production in almost all agricultural sectors despite the war. However, it is noted that Ukrainian agriculture has not yet recovered to 2021’s level.I In 2023, Ukraine’s grain production will be 60.8 million tons, 10% more than the previous year. Production of oi...

Friday, December 8

Agrarian analysts predict that Ukrainian wheat prices at seaports will increase.

Agrarian analysts predict that Ukrainian wheat prices at seaports will increase. According to the Ukrainian Agri Council (UAC), prices for Ukrainian wheat in the seaports of the Odesa region are expected to rise. It is predicted that in Odessa, prices will go up by $3-$5 per ton i...

Thursday, December 7

This year, Ukraine grew 6% of the world’s grain production.

This year, Ukraine grew 6% of the world’s grain production. Thhe Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA) notes that in 2023 farmers produced 81 million tons of gross grain harvest. “Ukraine is located on such soils that we depend on weather factors more than t...

Friday, December 1

USAID AGRO provides ₴703M for developing export-oriented processing of grain, oil, and leguminous crops.

USAID AGRO provides ₴703M for developing export-oriented processing of grain, oil, and leguminous crops. The program provides co-financing for 20 Ukrainian agrarian processing enterprises to restore and develop their export potential. Each enterprise can receive from ₴10M to ₴100M in co-financing to achi...

Thursday, November 30

The EU sees no negative impact from Ukraine’s agricultural exports.

The EU sees no negative impact from Ukraine’s agricultural exports. The European Commission does not see significant negative consequences for European markets from Ukrainian agrarian imports. This was discussed at the European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and ...

A €70M greenhouse complex using unique energy-efficient technologies will be built in the Lviv region.

A €70M greenhouse complex using unique energy-efficient technologies will be built in the Lviv region. Maksym Kozytskyi, the head of the Lviv Administration, said the project will be a complex of greenhouses that will use geothermal heat from the Earth’s depths. There are only a few such projects...

French producers ask the EC to limit the import of Ukrainian sugar to the EU.

French producers ask the EC to limit the import of Ukrainian sugar to the EU. French sugar beet producers are demanding that increasingly larger imports of sugar from Ukraine be re-exported outside of Europe so as not to harm local producers. Ukrainian sugar exports to the EU m...

Wednesday, November 29

Ukraine’s allies provide more support for energy infrastructure and agriculture.

Ukraine’s allies provide more support for energy infrastructure and agriculture. USAID and the Energy Community Secretariat signed an agreement on the US’ €23M grant contribution to the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine. Germany also plans to provide €300M to help Ukraine’s energy se...

The Kyiv region increases its grain storage capacity, and the Donetsk region agricultural sector has been revived.

The Kyiv region increases its grain storage capacity, and the Donetsk region agricultural sector has been revived. The Kyiv region put the first elevator into operation, with a total storage volume of 12,000 tons. Meanwhile, 23 livestock enterprises are currently operating in Donetsk region. Eight enterprises are ...

Monday, November 27

A third of agricultural enterprises in Ukraine have closed due to the war.

A third of agricultural enterprises in Ukraine have closed due to the war. The situation that has developed in Ukraine and the world is unfavorable for Ukrainian farm producers, who are forced to cease their activities, said the general director of the Ukrainian Agrarian Con...

Saturday, November 25

War & Business: The Ukraine Business Network has been launched.

War & Business: The Ukraine Business Network has been launched. Tucked away amid the sloping hills of Kyiv, a select group of business investors, representatives, and entrepreneurs gathered at the Parkoviy Congress Center to gain insight into investment prospects ...

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