
Agri-Scouting Is Becoming a New Tool for Farmers
Ukraine is developing an agri-scouting system based on regular professional field monitoring that helps identify diseases, pests, nutrient deficiencies and soil problems at an early stage.
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Ukraine is developing an agri-scouting system based on regular professional field monitoring that helps identify diseases, pests, nutrient deficiencies and soil problems at an early stage.

Representatives of Ukraine’s agricultural sector discussed export challenges, access to finance, business inspections and state guarantees with the President.

High grain moisture and rising drying costs are prompting some Ukrainian farmers to postpone corn harvesting until winter or even spring. While this approach can reduce drying expenses, it also increases the risk of yield losses and deterioration in grain quality.

Ukraine is considering a temporary one-percentage-point increase in the standard VAT rate. The additional revenue could be directed to a special fund compensating businesses for production and storage facilities destroyed as a result of the war.

Türkiye has proposed a seven-point international mechanism to protect agricultural trade and civilian shipping in the Black Sea. The plan includes protection for port infrastructure, safe navigation, war-risk insurance and international coordination facilitated by Türkiye.

The Bessarabian AgroTech Park is being developed in Ukraine’s Odesa region with a focus on processing vegetables, fruit and other agricultural products.