#Ukraine Agriculture

Andriy Vadatursky, head of the agricultural holding "Nibulon," discussed in an interview with RBC-Ukraine the company's evolution from a seed supplier in 1991 to one of the largest grain exporters. The holding's share in Ukraine's agricultural exports was 9–12%, and the sector itself grew sevenfold between 2008 and 2021.

Bulb onions in Ukraine have risen in price by 33% year-on-year: a cold snap has halted harvesting, and market supply has contracted. Producers are selling the vegetable at 10–16 hryvnias per kilogram.

Agricultural holding Nibulon lost 68% of its assets during the war, but by the end of September 2026 had cleared 7.6k ha in the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions and exported 2.3m tons of grain to 18 countries. Since 1991, the company has invested over $2.3 billion in Ukraine.

Dmytro Dobkin's Avesterra Group plans to increase its chicken exports to the UK to 1,000 tons per month by the end of 2027. The first shipment under the Delika brand took place in July 2026, and over 75 million euros have already been invested in the production base.

This week, carrots and onions became cheaper in Ukraine — both vegetables fell in price by roughly 10% amid rising supply and subdued demand. Year on year, however, they remain noticeably more expensive.

Kernel has announced the completion of a key validation stage for its carbon project under the Verra standard: the auditor inspected 11 fields in Chernihiv Oblast. Final registration and the right to issue carbon certificates are expected in January.

Ukraine sowed a record-low 162,000 hectares of sugar beets — the minimum in the entire history of its independence. No sugar shortage is expected in the 2026/27 season; exports are estimated at 300,000 tonnes.

Deputy Russian MFA Head Alexander Grushko stated that Moscow sees no preconditions for resuming the Black Sea Grain Initiative, linking a return to the deal with a change in the West's sanctions policy.

At the end of August 2026, the borscht vegetable set in Ukraine is getting cheaper: potatoes cost around 19 UAH/kg, carrots — 25.65 UAH/kg. UCAB and AAC experts warn that from the beginning of November, when the market switches to greenhouse vegetables, prices may rise by 20–30% or more.

Ukraine's Ministry of Agrarian Policy has warned of a risk of reducing sown areas by 5–7 million hectares due to a shortage of grain storage and working capital. The UN and the EU are preparing support for the agri-sector.

Prime Minister Serhiy Korytskyy announced $10.5 million from allies for temporary storage of harvests by farmers in frontline regions. Kyiv is finalizing talks with the World Bank for an additional $25 million.

The Minister of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine stated that due to the blockade of Odesa ports, the agricultural sector is in a more difficult position than at the beginning of the war in 2022: the $10 billion reserve has been exhausted, and grain exports fell by 70% in August.

🚨 Ukraine's agro-exports have plummeted by 70% due to the Russian port blockade. Kyiv is considering a military option to unblock the sea route. Losses by the end of the year could amount to $2.5 billion. There is no shortage within the country, but farmers are suffering colossal losses. #Ukraine #AgroExport #BlackSea

🌾 Russian attacks have almost halted grain exports from Ukraine. Prices have crashed, farmers are losing billions. A storage deficit threatens the 2026 harvest. 🚫🇺🇦 #Ukraine #Grain #Blockade #AgriculturalCrisis

🚨 Export Crisis: Ukraine risks failing to export 9 million tons of grain from August to October 2026. 📉 Foreign exchange revenue losses could reach up to $2.8 billion. 🚛 Main reasons: shortage of capacity in ports and at the border. 🌍 Global grain prices may rise due to supply shortages. 🇺🇦 Kyiv is seeking new routes via Moldova, demanding discounts on logistics.

🚨 Minister Vysotsky warns: the blockade of Odesa ports by Russian troops threatens a surge in food prices worldwide. 📉 In the height of the harvest, maritime transport has stopped, and major logistics companies like Maersk are closing routes due to attacks on ships. 🚢💥

Prime Minister Serhiy Kortsyk announced the launch of an emergency support plan for farmers against the backdrop of Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports and vessels. 🚜🇺🇦 The government is working on new financing mechanisms with banks and seeking alternative export channels, as the maritime route is effectively blocked. 🚢📉