Ukraine collected a record amount of soybeans for the year

Published 2023년 3월 20일

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Ukraine has seen a 7% increase in soybean harvest over the past year, with 3.7 million tons harvested from over 1.5 million hectares of land, as reported by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. The country has also certified 17.5% of its total soybean production as sustainable, non-genetically modified soybeans, in line with the standards of the 'Danube Soya' Association. This achievement is attributed to the Protein Partnership Program, which supports the production of non-GM soybeans. The country is a significant supplier of soybeans to Europe, contributing to the continent's protein supplies.

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Over the past year, 3.7 million tons of soybeans were harvested in Ukraine, having sown more than 1.5 million hectares. This was reported by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. This indicator is 7% higher than the data of the previous year. According to experts, soy remains an incredibly important product for protein supplies to Europe. About 658,000 tons of Ukrainian soybeans were certified as a product that meets the principles of sustainability. In other words, 17.5% of total soybean production in our country is not genetically modified. The specified soybean is grown on land plots without cutting down forests and without changing the target land use, which is prescribed in the standards of the "Danube Soya" Association. Ukrainian farmers comply with EU standards in the field of plant protection, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and other requirements. It should be noted that the entry into force of the updated EU regulatory rules is planned for 2024. ...

Source: Agropolit