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Monday, May 5

Where are agricultural enterprises investing, and how are they developing in Ukraine?

Where are agricultural enterprises investing, and how are they developing in Ukraine? A major sunflower oil producer, Oliyar, is diversifying its business and plans to build a poultry farm in the Shchyretsk village council area (Lviv region) with a total capacity of up to 2.3 million b...

Thursday, May 1

Entering the Estonian market will enable Ukrainian exporters to strengthen their presence in the Nordic countries.

Entering the Estonian market will enable Ukrainian exporters to strengthen their presence in the Nordic countries. Ukraine’s Ambassador to Estonia Maksym Kononenko stated that Kyiv and Tallinn possess significant unrealized potential for bilateral trade relations. In this context, he noted that Ukraine’...

A juice production plant will be built in in Bukovyna, in the western part of Ukraine.

A juice production plant will be built in in Bukovyna, in the western part of Ukraine. Construction of the Interjuice Bukovyna juice concentrate production plant is underway in the village of Kobolchyn, Chernivtsi region. The enterprise will be able to process up to 1,500 tons of fruit...

Tuesday, April 29

The Ukrainian government is seeking agribusinesses willing to attract $10M to scale their operations.

The Ukrainian government is seeking agribusinesses willing to attract $10M to scale their operations. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine has announced a call for investment projects from agricultural enterprises looking to modernize and expand into new markets. The goal is to create a consolid...

A Ukrainian agroholding has acquired one of the largest poultry producers in Spain.

A Ukrainian agroholding has acquired one of the largest poultry producers in Spain. MHP, the Ukrainian agro-industrial company, has become the majority shareholder in Uvesa, a leading Spanish poultry firm. In March, MHP secured 41% of Uvesa’s shares and later entered into addit...

Friday, April 25

Renewable energy and innovation in the agricultural sector: Who can attract grants for business development?

Renewable energy and innovation in the agricultural sector: Who can attract grants for business development? Both state institutions and private companies are eligible to secure funding for the implementation of projects related to renewable energy sources. Priority is being given to solar and wind energy pr...

Thursday, April 24

Ukrainian cheese producers are losing market share due to increasing imports.

Ukrainian cheese producers are losing market share due to increasing imports. Arsen Didur, executive director of the Union of Dairy Enterprises, warns that large cheese producers in Ukraine may cease operations by the end of 2025 if imports capture 80% of the domestic market by...

Wednesday, April 23

Ukraine’s real GDP growth in the first quarter was 1.1%.

Ukraine’s real GDP growth in the first quarter was 1.1%. The IER reports that in March, due to better access to electricity and the gradual recovery of demand, Ukraine’s economic situation improved slightly – real GDP growth was 1.3%. In contrast, in ...

The price for one ton of Ukrainian agricultural exports has increased by 40% compared to 2024.

The price for one ton of Ukrainian agricultural exports has increased by 40% compared to 2024. According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, the price of a ton of Ukrainian agricultural exports increased from $315 in 2024 to $443 in April 2025. This growth is attributed to a rise in exports of ...

Friday, April 18

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy has urged farmers to invest in their own vegetable storage facilities to reduce waste and increase profit.

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy has urged farmers to invest in their own vegetable storage facilities to reduce waste and increase profit. Minister of Agrarian Policy Vitaliy Koval stated that 35% of Ukrainian vegetables spoil and fail to reach consumers’ tables. “We lack sufficient vegetable storage facilities. Products harv...

Monday, April 14

Since the land market opened, only 3% of the total available agricultural land has been bought or sold; agribusinesses are reducing their land holdings.

Since the land market opened, only 3% of the total available agricultural land has been bought or sold; agribusinesses are reducing their land holdings. Since the market opened in July 2021, roughly 3% of Ukraine’s agricultural land has changed hands, averaging about 1% per year. The price of land has risen from ₴34,000 to ₴54,000 per hectare, a...

Thursday, April 10

The EU reports record agricultural export volumes, with Ukraine a leading exporter to the bloc.

The EU reports record agricultural export volumes, with Ukraine a leading exporter to the bloc. EU agri-food exports reached a historic €235.4B last year, marking a 3% increase compared to 2023. Grain, dairy products, and wine top the list of goods exported from the EU. In terms of its share of ...

Wednesday, April 9

ICU downgrades Ukraine’s economic growth forecast to 3% for 2025, down from the previous outlook of 3.4%.

ICU downgrades Ukraine’s economic growth forecast to 3% for 2025, down from the previous outlook of 3.4%. A report from the ICU investment company notes that Ukraine’s real GDP increased by only 2.9% in 2024, significantly below market expectations and their earlier forecasts. Economic growth weakened con...

Thursday, March 27

Ukraine plans to reboot its agricultural market to attract $650M in agribusiness investment.

Ukraine plans to reboot its agricultural market to attract $650M in agribusiness investment. Ruslan Magomedov, Chairman of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC), and Vitaly Koval, Minister of Agrarian Policy, discussed the launch of an organized agricultural market and r...

Wednesday, March 26

Ukraine, with support from the FAO, is launching the construction of modern vegetable storage facilities in frontline areas.

Ukraine, with support from the FAO, is launching the construction of modern vegetable storage facilities in frontline areas. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has backed an initiative from the Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine to build small vegetable storage facilities, according to the agencyR...

An agro-processing plant with a capacity of 120 tons per day launches in the Poltava region, along with a flour milling complex in the Volyn region.

An agro-processing plant with a capacity of 120 tons per day launches in the Poltava region, along with a flour milling complex in the Volyn region. In the Myrhorod district (Poltava region), the Yednist’ Food Grain and Legume Processing Plant, which is part of the Yednist’ Group’s production assets, has commenced operations. The plant is eq...

Thursday, March 20

Ukraine has lost 20.5% of its agricultural land since the start of the full-scale war.

Ukraine has lost 20.5% of its agricultural land since the start of the full-scale war. This has led to a reduction in gross agricultural production, said Minister of Agrarian Policy Vitaly Koval. “If we compare, for example, 2021, which was a fruitful and successful year, we grew ...

Tuesday, March 18

The EU is confident that Ukrainian exports of biomethane to the EU can be expanded.

The EU is confident that Ukrainian exports of biomethane to the EU can be expanded. The initial experience of exporting Ukrainian biomethane to Europe via the GTS in February 2025 was successful, so we can expect the project to grow in the future, says Anne Bercio, Trade Manager of t...

New developments in the Ukrainian agricultural market this spring: a review of new projects.

New developments in the Ukrainian agricultural market this spring: a review of new projects. A flour milling plant with a daily processing capacity of 120 tons of wheat is being built in Cherkasy. The production will be fully automated and equipped with machinery obtained from Turkish ÇIFT Ka...

Monday, March 10

Vitagro has invested $50M in agro-processing and expanding its land bank.

Vitagro has invested $50M in agro-processing and expanding its land bank. Since the onset of the full-scale war, the Vitagro group of companies has invested over $50M of its own funds to process and grow its land bank from 60,000 hectares to more than 90,000 hectares. Accor...

Wednesday, March 5

The Ukrainian agricultural sector can boost its gross output by 400% with $80B in investment.

The Ukrainian agricultural sector can boost its gross output by 400% with $80B in investment. According to Leonid Kozachenko, President of the Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation, achieving this 400% increase in agricultural output requires $75-80B in investment. Investment must continue for at l...

Astarta will build a new $76M oilseed plant in the Khmelnytskyi region.

Astarta will build a new $76M oilseed plant in the Khmelnytskyi region. The Board of Directors of Astarta Holding has approved a decision to commence a new investment project – the construction of an oilseed processing facility, particularly soybeans and rapeseed, in the ...

Friday, February 28

Ukraine is predicting an increase in agricultural production this year.

Ukraine is predicting an increase in agricultural production this year. In 2025, the volume of gross agricultural output may rise by 3% compared to 2024, according to the Institute of Agrarian Economics. This positive trend is attributed to a degree of stabilization withi...

Friday, February 21

Where in Ukraine did investors put their money in 2024?

Where in Ukraine did investors put their money in 2024? Last year, there were no investment deals in Ukraine worth over $200M, whereas in 2023, the largest M&A deal reached a value of $500M, according to analysts. Foreign investors accounted for 45% of...

Where foreign capital will invest into Ukraine depends on the war.

Where foreign capital will invest into Ukraine depends on the war. The President of the Kyiv School of Economics, Tymofiy Mylovanov, outlined three possible scenarios for the development of events on the front that will determine the dynamics of future foreign invest...

Wednesday, February 19

The transit of Ukrainian agricultural products through the EU have declined by nearly 80%.

The transit of Ukrainian agricultural products through the EU have declined by nearly 80%. Following Russia’s full-scale invasion and blockade of Ukrainian seaports in 2022, Ukraine began actively utilizing land routes for agricultural exports, significantly increasing transit through...

Strengthening economic cooperation with the Gulf countries: Which Ukrainian industries are attractive for Middle Eastern investors?

Strengthening economic cooperation with the Gulf countries: Which Ukrainian industries are attractive for Middle Eastern investors? Ukrainian government officials recently met with representatives from leading UAE companies, including port operators, investment firms, agricultural businesses, and trading firms interested in partne...

Thursday, February 13

Another Ukrainian company has begun exporting biomethane to the EU.

Another Ukrainian company has begun exporting biomethane to the EU. A biomethane plant ownded by the agro-industrial holding MHP exported 27,400 cubic meters of biomethane to the EU, making it the second Ukrainian company to export this gas. MHP exported the biomethan...

Tuesday, February 11

The change in the terms of trade between the EU and Ukraine may force farmers to look for new markets.

The change in the terms of trade between the EU and Ukraine may force farmers to look for new markets. If the mechanisms for exporting agricultural products to the EU after the end of the autonomous trade measures (ATM) change, then supplies of Ukrainian wheat to this market may decrease, the grain ass...

Tuesday, February 4

What is the current price for land in Ukraine, and how has it changed since the Land Market opened in 2021?

What is the current price for land in Ukraine, and how has it changed since the Land Market opened in 2021? According to industry experts, the price of land at the beginning of trade in Ukraine’s agricultural land market in 2021 was ₴32,972 per hectare, roughly €1,000 at the 2021 exchange rate. Despit...

What threats are facing the Ukrainian agricultural market at the beginning of the year?

What threats are facing the Ukrainian agricultural market at the beginning of the year? Minister of Agricultural Policy Vitaly Koval said that the USAID suspension would negatively affect the Ukrainian agricultural sector, as many producers were waiting for the supply of equipment that h...

Wednesday, January 29

In 2025, which professionals will be in demand in the Ukrainian labor market?

In 2025, which professionals will be in demand in the Ukrainian labor market? Labor analysts predict that the demand for builders and various types of skilled workers (locksmiths, mechanics, electricians, etc.) will remain high in 2025 as the shortage of personnel in production...

Tuesday, January 28

Businesses plan to build a system of private vegetable storage facilities in Ukraine.

Businesses plan to build a system of private vegetable storage facilities in Ukraine. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy stated that in 2025 Ukraine plans to build a private network of vegetable storage facilities with the help of private businesses. Large companies produce only 450,000 t...

Thursday, January 23

Farmers are actively developing grain storage infrastructure.

Farmers are actively developing grain storage infrastructure. The Podillia agrobusiness processes 1,600 hectares of sown land (sunflower, wheat, corn, soybeans) and before building its own elevator, grain had to be stored either in warehouses or through the serv...

The Ukrainian agricultural sector has suffered $80B in losses and lost 25% of its sown area due to the war.

The Ukrainian agricultural sector has suffered $80B in losses and lost 25% of its sown area due to the war. As stated by the General Director of the Ukrainian Agrarian Club, Oleg Khomenko: “Direct and indirect losses for agriculture during the war exceed $80B. This includes infrastructure, production ...

Wednesday, January 22

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy supports the privatization of all non-core assets in the agro-industrial complex.

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy supports the privatization of all non-core assets in the agro-industrial complex. Minister of Agrarian Policy Vitaliy Koval noted that all state-owned agro-industrial enterprises and agricultural complexes should be privatized as soon as possible. New owners should be found for all...

Nibulon’s losses due to the blockade of the Mykolaiv port exceed $500M.

Nibulon’s losses due to the blockade of the Mykolaiv port exceed $500M. One of the largest agricultural companies in Ukraine, Nibulon, suffered financial losses of more than $500M due to the closure of the Mykolaiv seaport hub. The suspension of shipbuilding and the cessa...

Friday, January 17

Farmers from Ukraine have started buying and renting land in Poland: how much does a hectare cost?

Farmers from Ukraine have started buying and renting land in Poland: how much does a hectare cost? Because of the favorable conditions for farming, demand for land in Poland is growing among Ukrainian farmers. Land prices in Poland vary significantly depending on the region, purpose, and other fact...

Friday, January 10

Agricultural trade between Ukraine and France reached $750M last year; planned cooperation in the farm sector will accelerate our country’s European integration.

Agricultural trade between Ukraine and France reached $750M last year; planned cooperation in the farm sector will accelerate our country’s European integration. For Ukraine and France, 2024 ended with good results in the mutual trade of agricultural products, said the Minister of Agricultural Policy of Ukraine, Vitaly Koval. “In 2024, agricultural trade...

Thursday, January 9

In three months, Land Bank auctions have already brought the state ₴343.7M in annual revenue.

In three months, Land Bank auctions have already brought the state ₴343.7M in annual revenue. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy is satisfied with the results demonstrated by the Land Bank, which launched in Ukraine on October 1 2024. In three months, 266 successful auctions were held, covering a...

Wednesday, January 8

Ukrainian agro holding capitalization increased by more than €3.8B due to improved logistics and changes in global agricultural markets.

Ukrainian agro holding capitalization increased by more than €3.8B due to improved logistics and changes in global agricultural markets. According to calculations from industry experts, the total capitalization of agro holdings (MHP, Kernel, Agroton, Astarta-Kyiv, AgroGeneration, Milkiland, IMC, KSG Agro, Ukrprodukt, Agroliga) in the f...

Monday, January 6

Ukraine has reached pre-war levels of agricultural exports.

Ukraine has reached pre-war levels of agricultural exports. In 2024, Ukraine achieved its pre-war volume of agrarian exports, totaling $24.5B or 59% of total exports, said Minister of Agricultural Policy Vitaly Koval. “This is the second historical recor...

Wednesday, December 18

Vitagro will invest another $2M in the coming years to produce agricultural products.

Vitagro will invest another $2M in the coming years to produce agricultural products. In 2025-2026, the VITAGRO group of companies will invest an additional $2M to make plant protection products, micro fertilizers, and seeds the group’s top manager Serhiy Savchuk said. Vitagro Pa...

Tuesday, December 17

A huge wartime M&A deal: A new agricultural giant worth $30B will soon take shape.

A huge wartime M&A deal: A new agricultural giant worth $30B will soon take shape. The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine has approved the acquisition of control by Bunge Global SA over the global agro-trader Viterra Limited (part of Glencore). In Ukraine, these two companies (Viterr...

Thursday, December 12

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy reports record output by the Ukrainian agricultural sector.

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy reports record output by the Ukrainian agricultural sector. Minister of Agrarian Policy Vitaliy Koval reported that in 2024, Ukraine’s agro-industrial complex achieved record production and export totals. In particular, sugar exports amounted to about 70...

A Ukrainian Agro giant continues its expansion strategy in international markets.

A Ukrainian Agro giant continues its expansion strategy in international markets. Agroholding MHP, the largest chicken producer in Ukraine, has submitted an offer to acquire UVESA Group, a leader in the Spanish poultry and pork production markets that was founded in 1964. MHP empha...

Tuesday, December 3

How is the Ukrainian agricultural sector improving logistics and optimizing business operations?

How is the Ukrainian agricultural sector improving logistics and optimizing business operations? Agro-Region agroholding has reduced the cost of transporting grain and oilseed crops by 30% by creating its own fleet of 40 grain wagons, 25 of which the company received through the USAID grant progr...

Friday, November 29

In Ukraine, more than 1,200 agricultural enterprises have closed since the start of the full-scale invasion.

In Ukraine, more than 1,200 agricultural enterprises have closed since the start of the full-scale invasion. At the beginning of 2022, businesses had almost ceased hiring, and people were not looking for work. According to IMF estimates, Ukraine’s total losses amounted to 35% of GDP, and many companies...

The new European Commissioner for Agriculture names the Ukrainian agricultural sector the elephant in the room regarding its impact on EU agriculture.

The new European Commissioner for Agriculture names the Ukrainian agricultural sector the elephant in the room regarding its impact on EU agriculture. Christoph Hansen from Luxembourg has become the new European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food. Hansen comes from a family that owns a large farm in Luxembourg. Hansen has been working in the Euro...

Wednesday, November 27

One of Ukraine’s largest agricultural holdings increased its sugar exports by 400%, increasing profit by €20M.

One of Ukraine’s largest agricultural holdings increased its sugar exports by 400%, increasing profit by €20M. In the first nine months of 2024, Astarta agroholding increased revenue by 13%, to €441M, and profit by €20M (+35%), to €75.6M. Revenue from sugar production increased by 19% to €169M. The volume of s...

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