Ukraine commits to align its agricultural standards with the EU by 2028

Commissioner for Agriculture Christoph Hansen said he had a “very good discussion” with Kachka, who also held productive talks with several EU agriculture ministers. Hansen underlined the ministers’ unwavering support for Ukraine and expressed hope that an updated EU-Ukraine trade agreement would bring greater predictability to the agricultural sector, which has faced “some turbulence” during the period of autonomous trade measures for Ukraine. “The new deal offers a more stable solution for the future,” the Commissioner noted. According to Hansen, the EU side has consistently emphasized the importance of compliance with EU production standards, including the use of plant protection products, animal welfare, and other key elements. “Ukraine has committed to achieving full alignment with our production standards by 2028. This is very important,” he said, noting that such compliance is a crucial step on Ukraine’s path toward EU accession. Hansen also highlighted the mutual benefits ...