The Ukrainian Agri Council (UAC) invites agricultural producers, representatives of seed companies, researchers, and all stakeholders interested in the development of alternative and climate-resilient crops to participate in an online informational event dedicated to sorghum production in Ukraine.

Against the backdrop of climate change, moisture deficits, and the need for economically efficient farming solutions, sorghum is emerging as one of the most promising crops for Ukrainian agricultural producers. During the event, industry experts will share practical experience in sorghum cultivation, discuss the characteristics of different sorghum types, review market opportunities, present production technologies, and offer practical solutions to key challenges facing producers.

Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 3:00–5:00 p.m. (Kyiv time)
Format: Online (Zoom)

Target Audience: Agricultural producers, representatives of seed companies, researchers, and other sector stakeholders interested in sorghum production.

Organizer: Ukrainian Agri Council (UAC)

Moderator:
Oleksandr Valebnyi, Coordinator of the UAC Seed Sector Development Project

Topics to Be Discussed

• Prospects for sorghum development in Ukraine under changing climate conditions;
• Types of sorghum, their characteristics, and potential market opportunities;
• Practical cultivation technologies for Ukrainian growing conditions;
• Key production challenges and approaches to overcoming them;
• Economic feasibility and profitability of sorghum production.

Speakers

• Vadym Bahirian — Commercial Director, Advanta
• Andrii Prokopenko — Technology Development Manager for Europe, Advanta
• Oleksii Shelest — Regional Sales Representative, Nufarm Seeds
• Volodymyr Sereda — Director of the Scientific and Production Center “Synelnykove Institute of Seed Production, Agro-Innovation and Breeding,” PhD in Agricultural Sciences

Special attention will be devoted to practical recommendations for adapting cultivation technologies to weather-related stress conditions, improving yield stability, and increasing production efficiency.

Registration is mandatory and available at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6Oo_dCTFSkmyeSqcH8s31A

Please note that the meeting link will be sent to the email address provided during registration.

All participants will receive electronic certificates.

The event is organized by the Ukrainian Agri Council (UAC) within the framework of the Seed Sector Strategic Partnership Development Project, which forms part of the AGRO Program initiative and is implemented with the support of the U.S. Government in cooperation with private-sector partners.

The initiative aims to expand access for micro, small, and medium-sized agricultural enterprises to information on varieties and hybrids of major field crops that are best adapted to Ukraine’s agro-climatic conditions.