MPs from the Agrarian Committee expressed doubts about the corruption case against Minister Mykola Solsky, calling him a professional and suggesting political persecution, and some MPs even hinted that the case was fabricated.
Farms that received loans until 2022 and are located in the temporarily occupied territories or territories where active hostilities are taking place can postpone their repayment until December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food reports.
The Cabinet of Ministers has doubled the credit limit under the "Affordable Loans 5-7-9" program to stimulate the development of the livestock industry and attract investment.
The vote on the resignation of Minister of Agrarian Policy Mykola Solsky is expected to take place during the next plenary week. However, agricultural market players have expressed support for Solsky, praising his performance.
The idea to eliminate the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and the suspicion of Solsky - experts hint at a strange coincidence.
This morning, enemy drones hit a grain warehouse in one of the villages of Novhorod-Siverska community, causing a fire that was extinguished without casualties.
Starting May 1, the State Agrarian Register will start accepting applications for budget subsidies of UAH 8,000 per hectare for agricultural producers who own or use up to 120 hectares of land in certain districts of Donetsk, Dnipropetrovs'k, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Luhansk, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson and Chernihiv regions affected by Russian aggression.
Ukraine and the EU have begun consultative meetings in Brussels to conduct an official inspection of food security, veterinary and phytosanitary policies as part of Ukraine's accession negotiations with the EU.
Polish protesters unblocked the border with Ukraine after the talks, and the next meeting of the Ukrainian and Polish agriculture ministers is scheduled for May 7.
The Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 1 billion to compensate farmers for up to 25% of the cost of agricultural machinery purchased under the "Made in Ukraine" program, which aims to support domestic producers, and it is expected that about 4,000 farmers will benefit from this government support.
During the spring sowing campaign, Ukrainian farmers planted 2. 4 million hectares of spring crops, including corn, barley, wheat, peas and oats, on the government-controlled territory.
8,151 railcars with grain cargo are heading to the ports of Greater Odesa, up almost 700 units from a week ago, with increased daily unloading rates and foreign exchange earnings from exports.
Ukraine and the European Commission have started explanatory meetings on agriculture and rural development in Brussels, aimed at bringing Ukraine's legislation in line with the requirements of the EU accession negotiations.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted as a basis a draft law extending the deadline for registration of unclaimed land shares from 2025 to 2028 due to the ongoing war and occupation in Ukraine.
Under the "Made in Ukraine" program, farmers will receive 25% compensation for the purchase of agricultural machinery from 44 Ukrainian manufacturers.
The Verkhovna Rada passed a law simplifying the import and circulation of cotton varieties needed for gunpowder production in Ukraine for the period of martial law and for two years after its termination or lifting.
The Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy called on the authorities to preserve the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine in its current format, emphasizing its vital role in ensuring food security and economic recovery of Ukraine during the war with Russia.
The Verkhovna Rada supported a draft law to create a new system of regulation and control over activities related to forest reproductive resources, ensure the preservation and restoration of unique forest ecosystems, preserve genetic diversity, increase forest cover and bring them in line with EU legislation.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to extend the deadline for registration of unclaimed land plots from 2025 to 2028 due to the ongoing war and occupation of part of Ukraine's territory, which makes it difficult for owners to meet the current deadlines.
5 out of 7 Shahid drones were destroyed by Ukrainian air defense forces during the Russian attack on Ukraine on the night of April 22, and some drones hit a farm, damaging buildings and equipment.
According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, Ukraine has planted more than 2 million hectares of spring grains and legumes, including corn, barley, wheat, peas, and oats.
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy forecasts Ukraine's grain and oilseed harvest in 2024 at around 74 million tons, including 52. 4 million tons of grain and 21.7 million tons of oilseeds.
Since the opening of the land market for legal entities in Ukraine, businesses have sold more than 1283 hectares of land in just 3 months. It is noted that 342 plots were sold, and 12 companies were excluded from the land monitoring system for owning less than 100 hectares.
Argentine investors will develop viticulture and craft winemaking in the Borodyn community of Odesa Oblast by leasing vineyards and receiving tax benefits from local authorities.
Ukrainian farmers have already planted more than 1. 26 million hectares of spring grains and pulses, such as wheat, barley, peas and oats, in the government-controlled areas.
The state has invested over UAH 7. 3 billion in business development through the eRobota program, providing nearly 15,000 entrepreneurs with financial support to start or grow their businesses since its launch in July 2022.
Since the beginning of 2024, more than 10,000 fires in natural ecosystems and open areas have been recorded in Ukraine, damaging almost 6,500 hectares of land, and 1,248 offenders have been prosecuted for illegal dry grass burning.
The UCAB named potential losses for the economy as the EU agreed on new terms of trade liberalization with Ukraine.
The EU has agreed to extend the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU until June 5, 2025, while strengthening safeguards for sensitive agricultural products such as poultry, eggs, sugar, oats, corn, cereals, and honey.
Negotiators from the European Parliament and the Belgian presidency of the EU Council meet today for further talks on tightening restrictions on agricultural imports from Ukraine due to pressure from a powerful farm lobby.