LLC Volya in the Cherkasy region plans to operate in two production cycles next season, starting with early carrots and beets, followed by cauliflower, pak choi, and broccoli, according to agronews.ua.
Viacheslav Kislitsyn, deputy director of vegetable production, said the company plans to sow 70 hectares of onions, 40 hectares each of carrots and beets, and 200 hectares of potatoes in 2026. He said, "We also plan to plant early carrots and beets, 7 hectares each, and as the second crop after them, cauliflower, pak choi, and broccoli."
To support this schedule, the company is preparing a greenhouse for seedling production and plans to plant 12 hectares of melons in tunnels.
Kislitsyn said farmers are more concerned about the contraction of the domestic market caused by the war than about potential oversupply. He noted that onion sowing has expanded rapidly, including by growers without storage capacity, which is contributing to pressure on prices. He said farmers are selling quickly to ensure product movement. He added that processing could stabilise the situation, as dried and frozen vegetables are in demand in Europe, though processing capacity in Ukraine remains limited.
The company is also examining export options. Test sowings of dill and parsley for drying have been carried out on 1 hectare, with 15 varieties of one crop and 12 of the other planted. Volya is preparing a project for expanded production on up to 300 hectares.
Source: AgroNews
