As the First Deputy Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food Taras Vysotsky explained, against the background of restrictions on the work of the grain corridor, Ukraine is forced to export more agricultural products to the EU countries.
Despite the rapid adaptation of the Ukrainian agricultural sector to the complex challenges of the war, agricultural production in 2023 will decrease by 10% compared to 2022. According to the Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Food, productivity, exports and the domestic market will also be protected.
Therefore, according to Taras Vysotsky, First Deputy Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food, Ukraine is forced to export more agricultural products to EU countries due to restrictions on the work of the grain corridor, so the last weeks were important to maintain its exports. Ukrainian products.
He also noted that the European Commission’s decision to extend zero duties on exports from Ukraine for another year is a very positive signal and support.
Why Are Farmers Cultivating Less Land Than Before?
as described Focus Petr Melnyk, President of the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB) in March 2023, said that the decrease in planted areas in Ukraine is due to the following factors:
- temporary occupation of part of the territory of Ukraine;
- conduct active hostilities;
- contamination of areas with explosive objects;
- The location of the land near the border of Russia and Belarus.
But this is far from the only reason that will affect the future harvests of Ukrainian farmers.
“This year, farmers are experiencing serious financial difficulties due to the low prices of main agricultural products in the domestic market. However, they will still plant in all their regions, most likely without observing the necessary technological procedures, which will affect the farmers.” productivity level,” said Peter Melnik.
According to him, we can expect a decrease of 8.7 million hectares with a decrease of 2.4 million hectares in the areas planted with grains in 2023, and an increase in oil seeds.From 2.4 million to 9.7 million hectares.
Previously Focus He talked about which Ukrainians are exempt from land tax in the 2021-2022 period. We also remember that since the beginning of April, Ukrainian farmers have planted more than 500,000 hectares of land.
Source: Focus
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