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Two innovative greenhouse hubs worth €3.98 million will be established in the Khmelnytskyi and Lviv regions, combining modern greenhouse facilities, training centers, and renewable energy solutions to support the development of protected horticulture in Ukraine.
Ukrainian traders and farmers are actively contracting new-crop corn, with logistics capacity and terminal slots on several export routes already effectively booked through the end of 2026, pushing more deliveries into the first quarter of 2027.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has increased the maximum working capital loan limit for agricultural producers under the "Affordable Loans 5-7-9%" program from UAH 5 million to UAH 90 million, helping businesses cope with logistics disruptions and weaker exports.
As of August 1, Ukraine's sunflower stocks totaled 947 thousand tonnes, indicating substantial raw material reserves ahead of the new crushing season, while sunflower seed exports remain minimal.
Despite steady demand for rye bread, farmers continue reducing rye acreage because of lower profitability compared with other crops, keeping prices elevated and forcing processors to partially rely on imported grain.
A Severe Raw Material Shortage Reduced Ukraine's Frozen Blueberry Exports by 69% in the 2025/26 Season, Although Higher Prices Partly Offset Producers' Losses.