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Ukraine’s tomato production for processing is expected to reach 550 thousand tonnes this year, which is 17% higherthan the volume harvested in 2025.

EuroTier, the world's leading trade fair for livestock professionals, scheduled to take place on November 10–13, 2026, in Hanover, Germany, has announced the opening of applications for the Innovation Award EuroTier 2026. In addition, the exhibition features the Animal Welfare Award, which recognizes products setting new standards in animal welfare. The deadline for submitting applications for both awards is July 31, 2026.

Ukraine should focus not on increasing the volume of agricultural products exported to the EU, but on producing value-added goods that can be exported beyond the EU and help feed global markets.

Ukraine is expanding its share of wheat supplies to Egypt amid a weakening dominance of Russia in the market.

At the AGRO Kirovohradshchyna Field Day, taking place on June 3–4, BEDNAR, together with its official dealer Agroresurs, unveiled the BEDNAR GALAXY trailed roller to Ukrainian farmers for the first time.

Demand for organic gluten-free products, functional ingredients for the food industry, dairy products, and processed berries is growing across the European market.

Argentina has surpassed Ukraine for the first time in sunflower oil exports to India — the world’s largest importer of the product. The shift was driven by declining production in the Black Sea region, logistical challenges, and rapidly expanding exports from Argentine producers.

The share of organic blueberries in Ukraine is small - 4-6% (450-670 tons), but the potential is significant, because about 20% of certified plantations are still young and do not bear fruit. Currently, Ukraine ranks eighth in blueberry production in Europe.

Ukraine exported about 383 thsd tonnes of sunflower oil and 276 thsd tonnes of sunflower cake in 28 days of May.

The Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA) forecasts Ukraine’s 2026 grain and oilseed harvest at 83.6 million tonnes, compared to an estimated 80 million tonnes in 2025.

Ukraine is seeing a growing trend toward the localization and fragmentation of strawberry producers, as concentrating plantations in one location has become a highly risky and challenging decision due to labor shortages.

The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture is preparing to introduce a unified environmental permit system in Ukraine. The new mechanism is expected to replace separate permitting procedures for air emissions, special water use, and waste management for businesses.

The German Agricultural Society (DLG) is looking for startups interested in developing and testing their innovations on commercial farms and implementing them in practice through the DLG network. The most promising concepts will be showcased at EuroTier 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for animal farming, which will take place on November 10–13 in Hanover, Germany.

Ukraine is capable of identifying grain originating from temporarily occupied territories with a very high degree of accuracy.

Rud has Halal certificates for 28 types of ice cream. The company has certified its products, focusing on this requirement of consumers from most countries of the world.

In April 2026, Ukrainian dairy farms reduced their production of raw milk compared to March. The sector continues to face pressure from high production costs, weak demand for dairy products, and an unfavorable market situation.

Ukrainian businesses have established the Ukraine-Africa Business Council (UAfrica Business Council) to expand export opportunities and strengthen their presence in African markets.

Ukrainian organic raw materials for the baking industry have significant potential in the European market. However, products that are actively supplied in the B2B segment usually remain invisible to the end consumer in the EU.

The late spring crops sowing campaign is in its final stage, and the sowing rate is gradually decreasing.

The international exhibition EuroTier 2026 will take place on November 10-13, 2026, in Hanover, Germany. The event will highlight key achievements in the areas of animal feed, feeding management and feed production.