Taras Vysotskyi

Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine

Taras Mykolaiovych Vysotskyi was born on August 6, 1986, in the village of Kunyn, Zdolbuniv district, Rivne region. In 2008, he graduated from the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine with a degree in Administrative Management. He earned a master's degree from Humboldt University of Berlin. A specialist in agricultural policy and the economics of the agro-industrial complex, with more than a decade of experience in relevant government bodies. Before his government appointments, he worked in industry associations. Since September 2019 — Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture. Since May 2021 — First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, where he successively served under ministers Roman Leshchenko and Mykola Solskyi. Following Solskyi's arrest in May 2024, he temporarily performed the duties of minister. In July 2025, he was dismissed from the position of First Deputy Minister. On July 16, 2026, he was appointed Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food as part of the Koretskyi government. At the same time, in April 2026, NABU and SAPO sent to court a case accusing Vysotskyi of abuses during the procurement of food products worth approximately UAH 62 million.

2019

Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture

2021

First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food

2024

Acting Minister of Agrarian Policy after the arrest of Mykola Solskyi

2026

Appointed Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine

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Ukraine and Romania discussed expanding the logistical capacity of the Port of Constanța for grain exports

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy forecasts a grain storage deficit of up to 11 million tonnes by the end of autumn. Romania will help increase the capacity of the Port of Constanța and border crossing points.

Economy • August 5, 05:17 PM • 2684 views

Intensified Russian attacks in the Black Sea disrupt grain exports - Sybiha

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France regarding Russian attacks in the Black Sea. The sides discussed the need for an international response to protect navigation and grain exports.

Economy • July 23, 09:17 AM • 4021 views

The President signed a law on updating the rules of organic production according to EU standards

The President signed law No. 4921-IX, which harmonizes the rules of the organic market with EU requirements. The document introduces a new control system and simplifies the entry of Ukrainian producers into the EU market.

Society • July 20, 10:38 PM • 19772 views

Reorganization of agencies: the government restored the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and created the Ministry for Communities, Territories and IDPs

The government restored the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, headed by Taras Vysotskyi. Also created was the Ministry for Communities, Territories and IDPs, headed by Vitaliy Bezgin.

Politics • July 17, 06:34 PM • 23046 views