Mykola Solsky outlined the prospects of the agricultural sector of Ukraine for 2023

What will 2023 be like for the agricultural sector? What are the prospects for the recovery and development of the agricultural sector? What support programs are provided for the industry? The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Mykola Solsky, answered these and other questions during a press conference at the Ukraine-Ukrinform Media Center on January 4.

According to the Minister, one of the most acute problems for farmers at the moment is the minimal liquidity of agricultural products. Low price for grain for Ukrainian farmers and expensive logistics.

“If last year the main work of the Ministry was focused on the restoration of sea exports and the search for alternative ways, this year we need to work on increasing the liquidity of the market, which lacks credit funds. We are looking for tools to change the situation,” said Mykola Solskyi.

According to the Minister, a change in the structure of sown areas is expected next year.

“Maize – the crop that gave the largest gross income, partly remains unharvested due to weather conditions, rocket attacks, problems with electricity. That is, the fields remain not properly prepared for spring work. This means that many farmers will switch to other crops. In particular, for sunflower and soy,” said the Minister of Agrarian Policy.

Mykola Solsky talked about the situation regarding the harvest. He also assured that in 2023 the Ministry of Agrarian Policy will continue the course of deregulation, land reclamation reform, development of processing, support of farmers, international cooperation and European integration. Currently, according to the plan of measures for the implementation of the Association Agreement, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy has an obligation to complete 696 tasks, which is 30.8% of the total number (2259) for Ukraine. The Minister also emphasized the importance of implementing large-scale infrastructure projects, such as the construction of the Yagodyn-Gdansk oil pipeline.

Mykola Solsky talked about the expected support programs for farmers for the next year.

The government will continue simplified lending under the “5-7-9” program. The program of non-refundable grants for the creation of gardens and greenhouses will also be continued.

Cooperation will continue with international organizations – USAID and FAO, which implement support programs for farmers.

Results of the work of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine –  see in the presentation ( .pdf , 4.56 Мб ).

The full version of Mykola Solsky’s press conference:
 

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