The state and prospects of the development of the market of organic agricultural products in Ukraine in the context of war

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https://doi.org/10.33730/2310-4678.1.2025.328355

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organic agriculture, competitiveness, labeling, analysis, export, fertile soil, solar energy

Abstract

The article explores the problems and prospects for the development of the Ukrainian organic agricultural market in the context of war. The current state of the organic agricultural market for 2021–2023 is analyzed. The impact of the war on organic agriculture is considered, in particular, the dynamics of the number of organic operators and the area of organic land is analyzed. The export of agricultural products for 2021–2023 is analyzed. It is established that the main problems and challenges for the organic market of Ukraine at the beginning of the war were the destruction of infrastructure and supply chains, damage to organic fields as a result of hostilities, a decrease in demand for organic products, and imperfect organic legislation. The authors outline measures aimed at restoring the lost positions, among which the key ones are the full implementation of the organic legislation of Ukraine and the launch of two state registers in the field of organic production, circulation and labeling of organic products. The tasks that need to be implemented for the further development of organic agricultural production in Ukraine are identified. The article highlights the importance of soil properties in organic production, as they contribute to the supply of water and nutrients to crops, as well as to the absorption of solar energy by plants. Their systemic effect allows for the efficient use of the top fertile layer of soil in which plants grow. In general, the relevance of the topic is due to the need for organic agricultural producers to adapt to the conditions of war.

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2025-02-24

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