UAC Chairman Andrii Dykyn, together with UAC Board Members Oleksandr Chumak and Kees Huizinga, participated in the German-Ukrainian Agricultural Entrepreneurs Forum in Frankfurt am Main, where they presented the position of Ukrainian farmers and discussed key challenges facing the agricultural sector during wartime with European partners.

During his speech, Andrii Dykyn emphasized that the common perception in Europe that Ukrainian agriculture is dominated by large agricultural holdings does not reflect reality. According to him, approximately 65% of agricultural land in Ukraine is cultivated by medium-sized farms, around 25% by large companies and agricultural holdings, while the remaining share is farmed by small-scale producers.

He also highlighted the challenges Ukrainian farmers continue to face during the war. Nearly 20% of Ukraine’s territory remains under occupation, many agricultural enterprises have lost assets, and farmers in frontline regions continue to operate under the constant threat of shelling and drone attacks.

A separate focus of Dykyn’s remarks was the critical importance of seaports for Ukrainian exports. According to him, even with alternative logistics routes available, Ukraine can export only about 2.5 million metric tons of grain per month by land, while the minimum required export volume is approximately 8 million metric tons.

The forum also addressed the prospects for Ukraine’s European integration in the agricultural sector, opportunities for attracting investment, and the further development of cooperation between Ukrainian and European agribusinesses.

"Ukrainian and European farmers have far more common interests than points of disagreement. That is why it is essential to continue an open dialogue and build a mutually beneficial partnership between Ukraine and the European Union," Andrii Dykyn emphasized.