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The biotechnology regulatory system in Ukraine is still not fully developed, but the country is gradually adjusting its domestic policies to align with the European Union’s regulations. Agricultural biotechnology is a disputed item in Ukraine. Currently, no GE events are officially approved for agricultural and food production.

This report contains Post’s production estimates for marketing year (MY) 2022/23, as well as final export numbers for MY2021/22. Production is down sharply as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the impact on agriculture. Domestic consumption for all grains (both feed and food) went down as a combination of migration out of the country, decreased disposable incomes, and destroyed animal production facilities in the areas of military activity.

Ukraine is forecast to produce 113,000 metric tons (MT) of walnuts in marketing year (MY) 2017/18 – an increase of four percent over MY 2016/17 production levels, due to more favorable weather....

Ukraine has a robust and growing food processing industry. In recent years Ukrainian food producers have targeted international markets following Russia’s market closure in 2015.