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 harvested in September and October are already unfit for consumption by February and March,” he explained.
To address this issue, building a network of vegetable storage facilities is essential. The current capacity shortfall stands at 1.1 million tons.
“My appeal to businesses is to invest in vegetable storage facilities. This is a powerful tool for ensuring the stability of your business,” the minister remarked.
He further noted that being able to store their in storage facilities or granaries will enable farmers to sell quality goods when prices are more favorable.
One example of such investment is the new Viking-South elevator that has been launched in the Odesa region. The complex is located 17 kilometers from the port of Odesa, adjacent to the highway and railway station. Its total storage capacity is 105,000 tons, and it can receive up to 8,000 tons of grain from both road and rail daily (equivalent to 55 wagons).