Ukrainian soybeans instead of American ones: how Poland can change its agricultural priorities

Published Dec 12, 2024

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The Ukrainian Legume Association, represented by Antonina Sklyarenko, participated in an online meeting with Ukrainian and Polish agricultural ministers and leaders of 12 other Ukrainian agrarian associations. The meeting, which followed the Agro&Food Security Forum 2024 in Warsaw, focused on strengthening agricultural cooperation between Ukraine and Poland. Sklyarenko highlighted the potential for Ukrainian protein crop exports to Poland, emphasizing that Ukraine can fulfill Poland's soybean needs and emphasized the quality of Ukrainian producers' products despite the war's challenges. The discussions aimed at enhancing trade and finding solutions in global agribusiness.

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The Ukrainian Legume Association took part in an online meeting organized by the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Vitaly Koval and the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Republic of Poland Czesław Siekierski. Representatives of 13 leading Ukrainian agrarian associations, including the Ukrainian Legume Association, took part in the event. During the meeting, the President of the Ukrainian Legume Association Antonina Sklyarenko drew attention to the potential of cooperation with Poland in the export of protein crops. She noted: "In 2024, the largest number of Ukrainian peas was exported to Turkey, India and Italy. For example, only 1,000 tons were delivered to Poland. However, we know that Poland is currently purchasing soybeans from the USA, as they are in short supply on the local market. Ukraine is ready to fully meet these needs, stably supplying soybeans without any problems." In addition, Antonina Sklyarenko emphasized the strategic importance ...

Source: Agravery