Agro Technology Export delegation to Kyiv, Ukraine

Focus will be on pig production, dairy farming, grain handling, biomass, biogas and agritech solutions in each of the sectors.

With this trip we are following up on our successful delegation to Lviv in October 2023, where 16 companies participated and recent returned visit of Ukrainian Delegation to Denmark. 

Denmark is making significant efforts to support Ukraine, including through financial support for vital sectors. However, it is important to ensure economic growth in the long term, which is impossible without developing new business partnerships and investments.

The destination will be Kyiv, with possibility to changing it to Lviv, depending on the current situation. We are working with an approved security company in the planning process. We will assist with the travel and accommodation arrangements following the security recommendations. 

The Danish embassy in Kyiv will attract relevant stakeholders from the Ukrainian agricultural sector to meet with the Danish delegation, where you can get sales leads, pitch your solutions, update your market knowledge and contacts, get the feel of the Ukrainian market opportunities and network with other Danish exporters and benefit from their experience and network.

Who should participate?

Companies within production, services, and solutions for:

• Genetics for pig or cattle
• Feed for pig or cattle
• Equipment for feed handling 
• Stable equipment for pig and cattle
• Ventilation for pig and cattle
• Agro intelligence 
• Water solutions
• Biomass handling and processing for energy 
• Manure handling and storage (biogas)
• Grain and feed logistics

The market situation

Ukraine's agricultural industry is one of the most dynamic in Europe, playing a crucial role in the country's economy and global food security. Ukraine is one of the world's leading producers of grains, sunflower oil, and other essential agricultural commodities.

However, to fully realize its potential, Ukraine is seeking to modernize its agricultural practices and infrastructure. There is an increasing demand for advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and high-quality food products—areas where Danish expertise is globally recognized. 

The Ukrainian government has made the agricultural and food industry a strategic priority due to its critical role in the economy, employment, and export potential. Recognizing the agricultural sector as a backbone of the economy, the government of Ukraine has introduced various incentives to attract both domestic and foreign investment into the agro-processing sector. These include tax incentives, subsidies, and grants aimed at modernizing facilities, adopting new technologies, and increasing production capacity.

With many males left to defend the country, Ukraine is experiencing a shortage in experienced workers, manpower on hard manual jobs, as well as other specialists. It calls for the need to use more automatization of different process, previously handled manually, to compensate the loss. 

The government’s policy on value-added grain processing, coupled with the rising demand for animal feed, creates strong investment opportunities in both sectors, be it grain milling, packaging or export. Investors can capitalize on policies that support the development of grain-based products, driving higher profit margins and market expansion.

The Russian attacks to the energy infrastructure of Ukraine made Ukrainian agro industry and individual farmers to look deeply into alternative energy sources, which are steadily becoming part of everyday life. 

Biogas production became especially efficient and investment-attractive technology due to the availability of significant raw material potential, favorable natural and climatic conditions and low cost of this type of energy. Moreover, as a next step, in 2024 Ukrainian Parliament adopted the law that creates the possibility of biogas export.

Changes and complications in logistics made a lot of farmers to look for alternatives, expanding and developing new arms of business, therefor investing into equipment, farm designs, new technology and innovations. 

Also, Ukraine's ongoing EU application process is accelerating reforms across its agricultural sector. As the country aligns its standards with EU regulations, its stimulates an increase focus on processed foods and animal welfare and health, as well as climate impact from food production.

By participating, you will not only have the chance to showcase your products and services but also to forge strategic partnerships and gain valuable insights into the needs and preferences of Ukrainian consumers.

We strongly encourage you to seize this opportunity to position your brand at the forefront of the Ukrainian agricultural sector. Your participation will not only contribute to your company’s success but also strengthen Denmark's reputation as a leader in agricultural innovation.

Price

The total price for participation in this trip to Ukraine is DKK 16,500 for one representative per company. Price for an extra participant is DKK 1,800 (max two more). (Prices may change depending on the number of participating Danish companies).

NOTE: The Danish company is free to have its local representatives represent your company in full during the event. On the registration form you can, if relevant, therefore add the contact information of the local participating person/company. However, only Danish companies in Denmark with a Danish CVR number can register for participation, and the invoicing will always be issued in DKK to the Danish company address.

We reserve the right to offer you participation at a different price, if any of the above criteria change. Should this result in a higher price than quoted, you have the right to cancel your participation. Other expenses not mentioned above are at your own expense including visa, flights, dining & drink and hotel.

NOTE: The price is based on 15 participating companies, who are all eligible for subsidy, and 50 percent subsidy (applied for, but not yet granted) from the Trade Council of Denmark.
If your company is not eligible for subsidy due to de-minimis issues (having received more than 300,000 Euro in de-minimis subsidy within the past 3 years, including the present), you are obliged to pay the full price without the subsidy. The same conditions apply, if you do not wish to receive subsidy.

How to register

Please register at the top of this site at the latest on 17 January 2024. 

Contact

For further details, please contact:

Danish Agriculture & Food Council
Michael Stahlschmidt
mis@lf.dk
Mobile: +45 2124 1711 

Royal Danish Embassy in Kyiv
Anna Berestyan, Commercial Advisor
annbee@um.dk
Mobile: +38 067 303 76 48

 Please be aware photography and video recording will take place during the event. The Embassy of Denmark and DAFC may use these on various media channels. Please let us know if you do not want to be included.