An expert spoke about the benefits and features of growing the superfood chia in Ukraine

The superfood market is actively developing worldwide, and Ukraine has a chance to become a producer of one of the most popular crops in this segment - chia seeds. Already this season, enthusiasts are looking for farmers who are ready to sow domestic chia seeds, writes Kurkul.com. It is noted that in return they promise to provide a sowing mat, agricultural support and buyout of the crop at 80,000 UAH/t including VAT at the end of the season. “The idea to start growing chia seeds in Ukraine did not arise out of nowhere. This crop has been grown by my friend, farmer Yuriy Myrhorod in Cherkasy region for 7 years. He has shown in practice that it is real. Therefore, he approached me with a proposal to cooperate and use our partner farmers who grow amaranth, encourage and teach them to grow chia,” said Oleksandr Duda, head of the NGO “Association of Amaranth and Amaranth Product Producers”. He noted that since this niche crop is new to Ukraine, it is necessary to study the ...