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Argentina is increasing its corn exports, leading to a loss of markets for Ukrainian corn. The rise in Argentinian supplies is attributed to difficulties in Ukrainian exports due to Russian attacks on ports. Argentina is expected to set a record for corn exports in August and September.
From January to August 2026, Ukraine imported goods worth $66.3 billion, while exports totaled $26.6 billion. The trade deficit increased to $40 billion, partly due to a 19% drop in exports in August. The main import partners for Ukraine were China, Poland, and Germany.
The Odesa region has completed the harvest of early grains and legumes, collecting over 5 million tonnes of grain from an area of about 1.2 million hectares. The average yield reached 42 quintals per hectare, marking the highest figure in the region's history.
An indictment has been sent to court against the acting director of a state agricultural enterprise in Bukovyna. He is accused of embezzling state property by selling soy and sunflower at prices significantly below market value.
The government is working to create conditions for the development of a private fleet to ensure agricultural exports. Deputy Minister Andriy Kashuba noted that the ports of Greater Odesa remain the only route for most agricultural exports, but alternative routes are being sought due to Russian shelling.
On September 3, 2026, the Supreme Court of Ukraine ruled to renew the lease of a 21.9-hectare land plot in Osokorky-Central for 15 years. The plot serves as a funding source for the completion of residential complexes "Evrika" and "Patriotika" of the bankrupt bank "Arkada". The court upheld the decisions of the first instance and appellate courts.
In the village of Domantove in the Cherkasy region, internally displaced persons are helping local farmers with the harvest. This provides farmers with additional labor and offers displaced individuals a chance to earn money and support the local community.
The authorities in the Spanish region of Galicia are offering a deserted village with 12 houses for free. However, the new owner will need to invest in its restoration and pay for the re-registration.
Experts from Ukravit emphasize the importance of forming the ideal habitus of winter rapeseed in autumn for successful wintering. Optimal conditions include a flat rosette, a branched root system, and control of vegetative growth. The use of growth regulators can help plants better withstand winter conditions.
On September 7, 2026, Ukraine started a 10-day audit of the safety and traceability system for beef. Successful completion of this audit will allow Ukrainian enterprises to begin exporting cattle meat to Britain.
In the Ukrainian market, sunflower is now cheaper than rapeseed for the first time in two years. Prices for sunflower have dropped by 500–1000 UAH per ton, reaching 18,700–20,500 UAH/ton, while rapeseed continues to rise due to reduced supply.
A columbarium for urns is set to be constructed at the 'Nove' cemetery in Rivne. The expected cost of the project is nearly 5.5 million hryvnias, with completion planned by the end of 2026.
In August, Ukraine sold its 400th BEDNAR SWIFTERDISC disc harrow. 80% of all units of this model currently operating in Ukrainian farms were sold in the last five years, and the model's market share in the disc harrow segment has increased by 2.6 times since 2022.
Experts warn of the risk of spreading the potato moth, which can damage potato and other nightshade crops. Residents of Volyn are urged to carefully inspect their crops and monitor the condition of potatoes during storage.
This year, Ukraine is experiencing an active mushroom season, delighting foragers with a generous harvest. Foragers from various regions, including Chernihiv and Ivano-Frankivsk, report a large quantity of mushrooms.
