19.03.2025
The European Parliament held hearings on the benefits of the EU-Ukraine agricultural trade
On March 18, the European Parliament held hearings for the first time since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion on the benefits of the EU-Ukraine agricultural trade for Europe. The event, organized under the auspices of MEP Karin Karlsbro, brought together European agro-food industry associations, MEPs, representatives of the European Commission, and EU member states to discuss the benefits of importing Ukrainian agricultural products.
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Free trade agreement with the EU and the use of innovations. Ukrainian agricultural sector can contribute to EU food security and increase GDP
Despite the war, Ukraine's agricultural sector continues to provide the majority of foreign exchange earnings in Ukraine and is one of the key sectors for reform and attraction of public and private investment. However, the agricultural sector faces several challenges, which, if not addressed, could hinder this. In addition to the full-scale invasion and its consequences for agriculture, we are talking about the Free Trade Agreement with the EU, which will expire on June 5 this year. At this point, the scenario for the industry may depend on its extension. At the same time, Ukraine sees several possible solutions to this problem, and work is already underway in some areas, including in the EU.
more28.02.2025
Eurointegration of the Ukrainian agro-sector under war conditions: achievements and prospects
Ukraine continues its path of European integration despite the war and has made significant progress. In the agriculture and fisheries sector, the implementation of the overall strategic objectives has increased from 63% in 2022 to 74%, while in the field of food safety, veterinary, and phytosanitary policy, progress has risen from 72% to 83%.
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The agricultural sector after three years of war: today's challenges and plans for recovery
Before the outbreak of full-scale war, Ukraine was one of the largest exporters of agricultural products in the world. Its share in wheat exports was 10%, barley 15%, and sunflower oil production 47%. This made Ukraine a critical player in ensuring food security in many countries, but the war forced a rethinking of all aspects of the agribusiness sector - from production to logistics and access to markets.
more18.02.2025
Agrifood. Production and Processing Strategies to Meet the Challenges of a Changing World
On February 14, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in partnership with the Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic and in collaboration with the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB), organized a panel discussion in Prague titled “Agrifood. Production and Processing Strategies to Meet the Challenges of a Changing World.” This event was part of the 22nd International Conference BLACK SEA GRAIN.EUROPE by UkrAgroConsult.
more17.02.2025
Ukrainian grain exports during a full-scale war: how alternative logistics routes worked
With the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine and the blockade of maritime export routes, the only option for Ukrainian farmers to supply the world with essential food and conduct international trade was through neighboring countries and via ports on the Danube.
more13.02.2025
UCAB and the German Farmers’ Association discussed areas of future cooperation
Representatives of the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB) and the German Farmers’ Association (Deutscher Bauernverband, DBV) met and exchanged views on key issues of agricultural policy and future cooperation between the agricultural communities of Ukraine and Germany.
more29.01.2025
Presented Outlook for Ukrainian Agricultural Market with Results for 2024
UCAB jointly with the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine presents the first outlook of the Ukrainian agricultural market - analysis of the dynamics and structure of production and agricultural products to global world markets in 2024. The study was prepared with the assistance and support of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.
more20.01.2025
UCAB initiated the creation of the active Ukrainian-German agrarian platform
Representatives of UCAB within the framework of “Green Week” took part in the Ukrainian-German agrarian round table with participation of the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Vitaliy Koval, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Germany Cem Özdemir, as well as representatives of leading agrarian associations of both countries. The main purpose of the meeting was to define strategic directions of cooperation between Ukraine and Germany in the agrarian sphere.
more17.01.2025
At the international exhibition “Green Week” in Berlin there is a Ukrainian stand from UCAB
Every year “Green Week” in Berlin gathers more than 300 thousand visitors, representatives of about 60 countries of the world, who on more than 1400 exhibits demonstrate their achievements in the field of agro and food industry. And this time the Ukrainian stand from UCAB found its place among the global leading players of the world market.
more16.01.2025
UCAB participates in the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA)
January 16 as part of the Green Week in Berlin, the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) kicked off, bringing together leaders, experts, and innovators from around the world to discuss the key challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in the agricultural sector and the food industry. UCAB, along with representatives of the Ukrainian delegation, is actively participating in this important event, fostering international dialogue and presenting Ukraine's vision.
more09.12.2024
Join the DoAgro24 session online on December 11, dedicated to grain exports from Ukraine
NGO “Association “UCAB” together with the USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) invites you to join online session, which will be held within the framework of the XVI International Conference “Doing Agribusiness in Ukraine” (#DoAgro24).
more06.12.2024
Invites you to join online investment session of the XVI International Conference “Doing Agribusiness in Ukraine”
International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Ukrainian Agribusiness Club Association invites you to join online investment session of the XVI International Conference “Doing Agribusiness in Ukraine” (#DoAgro24).
more04.12.2024
Developing Sustainable Value-Added Grain Processing in Ukraine
On November 13, 2024, International Finance Corporation (IFC), in partnership with the Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic and in collaboration with the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB), held the seminar, Developing Sustainable Value-Added Grain Processing in Ukraine, at Global Grain Geneva 2024. This seminar brought Ukrainian and international agribusiness companies and investors together in order to discuss opportunities and solutions for developing value-added grain processing in Ukraine.
more21.11.2024
UCAB delegation visited EU institutions
On November 18-21, UCAB member companies visited the Brussels office of the Association within the framework of the study visit “Ukrainian Agribusiness Days in Brussels”. During the visit, representatives of UCAB members familiarized with the decision-making system within the EU, the influence on this process from business, farmers and NGOs in the EU and beyond.
more19.11.2024
Grain Export: UCAB and partners identify 80 million tonnes of grain and oilseed product export opportunities from Ukraine
Over the course of the three day Fast Markets Global Grain event in Geneva, UCAB and its partners identified close to 80 million tonnes of grain and oilseed export pipeline from international buyers located in 27 countries.
more13.11.2024
Holding the market: will Ukraine continue to export chicken to the EU?
What is the real impact of the Ukrainian poultry sector on the EU market? What will be the export of poultry meat from Ukraine to the EU after the current ATM package expires in June 2025? These and other issues were the focus of a regular online discussion of the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB).
more29.10.2024
War’s impact on food & agriculture: what challenges are Ukrainian and EU producers facing?
“Improving the sustainability of the agricultural sector should take place in the entire value chain of agri-food production”, – said the Head of the European Integration Committee UCAB Oleksandra Avramenko during the panel discussion “War’s impact on food & agriculture: what challenges are Ukrainian and EU producers facing?” at the 4th International Sustainability Forum 2024. The event brought together business, governmental structures, the financial sector and the public of Ukraine and the EU in a discussion on green recovery of Ukraine.
more23.10.2024
Ukrainian farmers welcome strong commitments from EU Commissioners on Ukraine’s EU membership, financial support and more open trade
We, Ukrainian farmers, are encouraged by strong messages of support to our country, made public today in the answers of Commissioners-designate for Trade and Economic Security, and for Enlargement, Agriculture and Rural Development Maroš Šefčovič, Marta Kos and Christoph Hansen.
more21.10.2024
Applications for participation in the business tour of Ukrainian grain exporters and traders to the Global Grain Geneva 2024 have begun
Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB) with the support of USAID is organizing a business tour of Ukrainian grain exporters and traders to the Global Grain Geneva 2024 international conference to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 12-14 November 2024. We invite heads of commercial departments of agricultural companies and traders to take part in the business tour.
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