17% of GDP and half of currency revenue: the agricultural sector confirms its key role in 2025

Ukraine's agricultural sector in 2025 demonstrated its ability to operate stably even in the most difficult conditions of wartime. This was stated by the Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine, Oleksiy Sobolev, summing up the interim results of the industry's work. According to him, despite constant shelling, the mining of significant areas, and sharp climatic fluctuations, farmers provided the state with significant economic results and preserved the production potential. "2025 was an extremely difficult year for the agricultural sector — war, constant shelling, the mining of fields, and unstable climatic conditions created unprecedented challenges for producers. Despite this, farmers not only maintained production but also ensured significant results for the country. The sector continues to remain one of the key drivers of the economy: it forms about 17% of GDP, generates almost half of the foreign exchange revenue, and steadily ensures the presence of ...