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.
After the introduction of export duties on September 4, 2025, Ukrainian farmers exported over 1 million tons of soybeans and rapeseed. Farmers received benefits totaling over UAH 345 million, and the state budget received UAH 742.7 million in export duties.
As of October 29, an updated trade agreement between Ukraine and the EU is in effect, which provides for the abolition of tariffs and an increase in quotas for the export of certain agricultural products. This creates new opportunities for Ukrainian exporters, stimulating their entry into new markets.
As of October 28, 2025, Ukrainian farmers have sown 5,348. 9 thousand hectares of winter crops, which is 82.0% of the projected areas. Poltava, Ternopil, and Chernihiv regions have already completed grain sowing.
In Ukraine, 31. 5 million tons of grain crops have been harvested from 65% of the area, and the harvesting of wheat, barley, peas, and rapeseed has been completed. The weather caused more damage to the harvest than the war, especially in the southeast of the country.
In Ukraine, greenhouse tomatoes have been rising in price for the third week in a row due to limited supply. Currently, tomatoes are sold at UAH 80-90/kg, which is 14% more expensive than last week.
As of October 21, 2025, Ukrainian farmers have sown 4,833. 9 thousand hectares of winter crops, which is 74.0% of the projected areas. Poltava and Ternopil regions have already completed sowing grain crops, and 13 regions have completed sowing winter rapeseed.
In the first nine months of 2025, the volume of agricultural production in Ukraine decreased by 14% compared to last year. The largest reduction was recorded in the southern and eastern regions of the country.
Farmers in Odesa region have completed the harvest of early grains, yielding 3. 7 million tons of grain. This ensures the food security of the region, despite the unprecedented drought.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on the creation of a Payment Agency, which will ensure transparent and timely state support for agricultural producers according to European standards. This will open up opportunities for using EU funds to implement the Common Agricultural Policy in Ukraine.
