The decentralization of vegetable storage facilities in frontline regions, particularly in Mykolaiv and Kherson oblasts, is set to help Ukrainian farmers preserve their harvests.
According to Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Vitalii Koval, small and medium-sized storage units—ranging from 20 to 1,000 tons—will allow farmers to store their produce until better market conditions arise. Larger facilities, with capacities exceeding 2,000 tons, will also support both individual farmers and institutions purchasing food for universities, hospitals, and supermarkets.
"The development of vegetable storage infrastructure will foster small business growth and stabilize rural economies. We are now actively launching a project to construct these storage units," Koval stated during a meeting with representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Beyond storage, these facilities could become the foundation for Ukraine's first farmer cooperatives, reinforcing the resilience of local agricultural communities.
Additionally, Ukraine is moving towards sustainable energy solutions in agriculture. The government is launching a new phase of support for farmers by introducing a joint project focused on generating electricity from agricultural biomass.
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy estimates the country currently requires an additional vegetable storage capacity of 340,000 tons.
Source: www.ukrinform.ua