Updated trade agreement with the EU: what awaits Ukrainian farmers

Since October 29, the updated trade agreement between the European Union and Ukraine has come into effect. Deputy Head of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council (UAC) Denys Marchuk explained what has changed, what challenges the national producer is facing, and which countries are dissatisfied with the increase in Ukraine's presence on the European market. He notes that these conditions for Ukrainian producers are better than those before the start of the full-scale war, but worse when there was the possibility of "exporting virtually without any restrictions — duties and quotas." However, the expert emphasizes that the agreement provides prospects and systematicity. "We have received significantly better indicators, including for sensitive goods such as chicken, eggs, sugar, (...) the grain group has partially increased. In 2028, we will review the agreement again, and we will talk not about reduction, but about the development and increase of Ukraine's presence in the European ...