3 years of the Great War: Current state and prospects for the restoration of Ukraine's agricultural sector

Ukrainian Agribusiness Club, together with UCABEvent agency, invites you to the eighth online discussion, dedicated the current state of Ukraine's agricultural sector and its development prospects in wartime conditions.

Date: February 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 11:00 - 12:30 (Kyiv time)/10:00-11:30 (CET  time)
Participation: Online (Zoom)
Working language: English

Access is free of charge: https://forms.gle/jNAy2gXpgAKWCwd39

Agenda

11:00 - 11:05
Welcoming word

Alex Lissitsa, President of Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB)

11:05 - 12:20 Panel Discussion: Ukrainian agricultural sector during the war

Panelists:

• Taras Vysotsky, Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine
• Petr Krogman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Agromino, co-owner of Czech agri-energy company ZD Dobruška
• Aivaras Abromavicius, Chairman Agro-Region, Minister of Economy of Ukraine 2014-2016

Moderator: Nazar Bobitski, Director of the UCAB EU Office

Key issues for discussion:

• Current state of agriculture: losses, logistics, infrastructure;
• The impact of the war on exports and global food markets;
• State and international support and strategy for the restoration of the agricultural sector.

12:20 - 12:30 Q&As from an online audience.

12:20 - 12:30 Closing remarks

Context:

Almost three years ago, the Russian Federation began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which changed not only Ukraine but also the entire world order. The Ukrainian agricultural sector, a locomotive of the country's economic development and the guarantor of food security for millions, was under unprecedented pressure: destroyed infrastructure, mined fields, blockade of ports, labour shortages and logistical challenges.

Despite all the difficulties, Ukrainian farmers continue to work, adapting to new realities and looking for ways to develop even in the most challenging conditions. This event is an opportunity to analyse the challenges the Ukrainian agricultural sector faces and discuss international support and possible solutions that will help restore and strengthen this strategically important industry.

Join the discussion to learn together about the current state of Ukraine's agricultural sector and its role in the future of global food security!