The head of the "Women Farmers of VAR" direction participated in meetings with representatives of EU institutions.

The head of the "Women Farmers of VAR" department, Olesya Shakalo-Olshanets, participated in meetings with representatives of EU institutions in Brussels, where they discussed the consequences of the updated trade agreement between Ukraine and the European Union and the future implementation of European standards in agriculture. This is reported by VAR. According to her, following the update of the agreement, Ukraine has committed to fully implementing European agricultural regulations by 2028. This issue became key during the discussions in Brussels. "The complete transfer of EU regulations may have complex consequences for Ukrainian producers. According to preliminary estimates, the cost of production may increase by up to $100 per hectare, which poses risks of losing competitiveness in the markets of Asia and Africa," noted Olesya Shakalo-Olshanets. She emphasized that the participation of VAR in the European dialogue is critically important. "If we are not present in these processes and do not shape Ukraine's position, someone else will. We see that even within the EU there is..."