Ukraine’s and the European Union’s agricultural systems do not compete but naturally complement each other.
This opinion was expressed by Ukraine2EU expert and member of the Polish High-Level Advisory Group, former Director-General of the EU Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, Jerzy Plewa, during a forum in Myrhorod. This was reported by the press service of the Poltava Regional Military Administration.
“Integrating Ukraine’s agricultural sector into the EU creates new shared value chains and strengthens global food security and the EU as a global agricultural bloc,” the expert noted.
Jerzy Plewa emphasized that a good example of such cooperation is the high-protein feed sector, where the EU is a major importer, while Ukraine has significant production and export potential, enabling the EU to gradually reduce its dependence on imports from other markets.
“The accession of Ukraine to the EU will increase the European Union’s agricultural land by 25%, and arable land by 31%. A well-planned and effectively implemented integration of Ukraine into the EU is a strategic investment for both Ukraine and the European Union. But its success will depend on how gradual, predictable, and properly managed this process will be,” he concluded.
