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Three decades changed crop geography, export routes and the role of the European Union

Corn, sunflower and soy dominate the structure of spring crops in controlled areas

Limited sunflower supply is pushing plants to compete for the new oilseed crop

A JETRO representative visited a Ukrainian berry producer to assess export potential

Processors are looking for stable raw material supply after a season of shortage

Small processing, dairy, bakeries and aquaculture are helping regions adapt to wartime industrial pressure

Rising land prices make due diligence essential before purchasing agricultural plots

Farms are installing solar, biogas and storage systems to protect production from power risks

The Terezine project is expected to create up to five hundred jobs and attract investment into processing

Producers see a larger domestic market but still need exports and certification stability

Companies are investing in solar generation and storage as energy resilience becomes part of operating strategy

Demand for ingredients is pushing processors toward evaporation, drying and digital monitoring systems

Domestic production may limit logistics costs while creating new demand for agricultural raw materials

Ukraine nearly doubled supplies and strengthened its position against Russian and French exporters

Legalization of small distillation is turning apples, pears, berries, honey, grain and herbs into higher-value raw materials

The talks covered veterinary certificates, eFood digital control and laboratory cooperation

Seasonal supply is pushing some products down while old stocks and limited volumes keep others expensive

Meetings with France, Canada and the United Kingdom focused on certificates, export access and specialist training

The state is updating fuel control, laboratory testing and technical regulations as it aligns gasoline rules with European requirements

The plan sets stages for food safety, veterinary rules and market integration as producers prepare for EU requirements

The end of emergency decrees removes direct restrictions, but farmer groups are already demanding new legal barriers

Aquaculture, processing modernization and traceability are becoming part of the food security agenda

The industry wants to move from fragmented adaptation to systematic alignment with European quality and export standards

The 2026 and 2027 season may bring larger global supply, weaker import demand and a narrow window for Ukrainian exporters