Ukrainian farmers began to earn from the export of medicinal herbs

Published 2023년 4월 2일

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Farmers in western Ukraine are shifting their focus from growing vegetables for borscht to cultivating medicinal herbs, such as elderberry, valerian, nettle, plantain, and sage, due to promising long-term profits. These herbs are used in the pharmacy, cosmetology, and food industries. Despite the challenges of quality control and the need for certification for international markets, especially for 'Organic' products, the global herb market is on the rise, with demand from countries like the USA, Japan, China, India, and EU nations. Prices for herbs have increased, with Arnica being the most expensive due to its anti-cancer properties and specific growth requirements. The war has led to a shift towards herb cultivation for export, with potential benefits for Ukrainian producers.

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Agrarians in western Ukraine retrained from borscht vegetables to growing medicinal herbs. This market is difficult, but promising, profits from the sale of herbs are in three to five years, SEEDS reports. Currently, there are ten companies operating on the market, growing herbs on fields with an area of more than two thousand hectares. Herbs are suitable for various fields — pharmacy, cosmetology, and the food industry, Yevhen Shumeiko, director of the Dobrotrav company, said. Follow the news in a convenient format: Follow us on Twitter The demand for herbs is growing, but so are the requirements for the quality of raw materials. There are many different analyzes of herbs to make it to international markets. In particular, there is a demand for herbs with the "Organic" logo. There have been cases where farmers have sprayed the grass with pest spray, and when it was harvested and dried, there was a smell of the spray. It is absolutely impossible to sell such herbs. There is a ...

Source: Landlord