The Russian administration in Luhansk region plans to transfer agricultural lands of owners who have left the region to state ownership. This applies to thousands of hectares of land shares, the owners of which were forced to flee from hostilities.
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba announced that 100 million tons of grain have been transported via the Ukrainian sea corridor. In total, 168.9 million tons of cargo have been moved through this route since September 2023.
Polish farmers planned a strike on January 23 at the Dolhobyczów-Uhryniv checkpoint, but no lane blockages were recorded. About 30 people gathered near the border without official permits for the blockade.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a decision to support agricultural producers by introducing grants for the construction of vegetable and fruit storage facilities. The mechanism for compensating for damaged crops in frontline territories has also been improved.
There is enough food available in Ukraine, and producers' capacities exceed domestic consumption. The State Emergency Service will strengthen coordination with producers to form operational food reserves.
In Ukraine, greenhouse tomatoes have risen in price to UAH 90-110/kg due to reduced supplies from Turkey. This is 12% more expensive than last week, but further growth is constrained by weak demand.
Greek farmers are pleading for sheep pox vaccines, which Brussels offers for free, but the Athens government refuses, preferring to cull infected animals. This decision threatens feta cheese production, as over 470,000 sheep and goats have already been culled.
Denys Marchuk, deputy head of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, predicts an increase in the cost of the sowing campaign in 2026 by 10-15%. This is due to logistics costs and falling prices on the domestic market.
Winter grain crops in Ukraine are dormant, which is normal. Snow cover protects crops from freezing, but in the central and southern regions, it is insufficient.
From January to mid-December 2025, 115. 6 thousand land plots with a total area of over 340 thousand hectares were alienated.
Systematic violations in the use of pesticides and agrochemicals have been recorded in temporarily occupied Crimea. Inspections in 2025 revealed violations in 23 out of 25 cases, indicating a complete loss of control in the agricultural sector.
Laws regulating the naming of alcoholic beverages of Ukrainian origin and ceasing the use of a number of EU geographical indications have come into force in Ukraine. Ukrainian producers will no longer be able to call their products "cognac" and "champagne."
In 2025, Ukrainian ports transshipped 76. 1 million tons of cargo, of which 89% accounted for the ports of Greater Odesa. The Ukrainian sea corridor transported over 163 million tons of cargo, including about 100 million tons of agricultural products.
Ukraine completed the 2025 harvest, gathering 57. 6 million tons of grain and 17.3 million tons of oilseeds. The total grain production is expected to be around 60 million tons after the corn harvest.
In 2025, Ukrainian farmers for the first time increased their cattle population and boosted raw milk production by almost 7%. However, up to 25% of dairy farms may close due to price pressure and a lack of funds for modernization in accordance with European requirements.
The US Department of Agriculture has reduced its forecast for wheat exports from Ukraine to 14. 5 million tons and corn to 23 million tons for the 2025-2026 marketing year. This is due to a reduction in corn production caused by a decrease in planted areas and yields, as well as an increase in domestic wheat consumption.
About 10,000 tons of butter have accumulated in Ukrainian warehouses, which is an alarming signal for the industry. Exports are shrinking, imports are growing, and butter prices have been falling for the third consecutive month, leading to a drop in raw milk purchase prices.
The family farm "Soloviine" in Kyiv region, destroyed by a missile strike, has resumed operations and supplies products to Ukrainian companies. The enterprise grows corn for popcorn, pumpkins, and potatoes for "Lux" chips, having increased its land bank to 300 hectares.
In January-October 2025, Ukraine increased its imports of tomatoes to 81. 8 thousand tons and cucumbers to 109.6 thousand tons. Turkey traditionally remains the largest supplier of both crops.
Ukraine is completing the 2025 harvest, having collected 52. 58 million tons of grain crops from 89% of the sown areas. In total, up to 60 million tons of grain and up to 20 million tons of oilseeds are expected.
In December, gardeners prepare for the new season, planning sowing and stocking up on necessary materials. You can also plant cold-resistant crops such as dill, parsley, carrots, beets, horseradish, onions, and garlic, observing certain conditions for each plant.
Ukrainian agrarians have sown 6. 4 million hectares of winter crops, which is 97.5% of the projected area. The sowing campaign has already been completed in 9 regions, with Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Dnipropetrovsk among the leaders.
Ukraine harvested almost 48 million tons of grain from 84% of the sown area, including 22. 9 million tons of wheat and 17.9 million tons of corn. Also, 16.8 million tons of oilseeds and 9.2 million tons of sugar beets were harvested.
The price of onions in Ukraine continues to fall, having decreased by 15% in a week. This is due to an increase in the supply of low-quality products unsuitable for long-term storage.
Since the beginning of the current marketing year, Ukraine has exported 10. 011 million tons of grain and leguminous crops. This is 38.41% less than last year, according to the State Customs Service.
As of November 11, 6. 2 million hectares of winter crops have been sown in Ukraine, which is 94.5% of the planned areas. Farmers in six regions have fully completed the sowing of grain crops.
In Ukraine, cucumber prices are falling for the first time in several months, by an average of 17% per week. Sellers are forced to lower their selling prices due to falling demand and an increase in the supply of imported greenhouse vegetables.
As of November 7, Ukraine has harvested 43. 6 million tons of grain crops from 81% of the sown areas. Odesa, Chernihiv, Poltava, and Vinnytsia regions are among the leaders in harvesting.
Proper pruning of raspberries in autumn, 2-3 weeks before frosts, ensures better adaptation to winter and increases yields. Removing diseased, damaged, and two-year-old shoots promotes light and air penetration, preventing diseases and pests.
In Ukraine, agrarians have harvested 40. 2 million tons of grain crops from 76% of the sown areas. Among the leaders in harvesting are Odesa, Poltava, Chernihiv, and Vinnytsia regions.
