UCAB

Ukraine will benefit from the earliest possible start of negotiations with the European Union in the agricultural sector.

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

The full-scale war has dealt a serious blow to Ukrainian beekeeping, causing both the direct death of millions of insects due to shelling and fires, and the destruction of thousands of farms in occupied and frontline territories.

The European integration of Ukraine’s agricultural sector is now an entirely realistic development scenario for the industry. Ukraine has already implemented around 74% of the provisions of the Association Agreement related to agriculture and rural development, and 83% of those concerning food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policy.

The adaptation of Ukraine’s agricultural sector to European Union standards requires sufficient time.

In recent years, Polish farmers have made numerous accusations against Ukrainian agricultural producers. There is a certain level of competition between producers in the two countries, as well as concerns about possible pressure on Polish farmers if Ukraine joins the EU. But is a compromise possible between producers and farmers in both countries?

The favorable weather of the last week allowed us to intensify the sowing campaign, but there is still a significant lag compared to previous years.

The removal of trade barriers in the event of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union may affect food prices.

A cold and prolonged spring, along with excessive soil waterlogging after winter snow, has led to a forced delay in the sowing campaign for spring crops, especially late ones.

The structure of egg production in Ukraine in 2025 is shifting in favor of the industrial segment, which is gradually increasing its market share.

The production cost of major crops will increase by 14-17% this year, including wheat by 14%, corn by 17%, and sunflower by 16%.

At the end of February, the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club gathered representatives of agricultural companies at UCAB FOOTBALL FEST 2026. 19 teams joined the agrarian football championship.