On January 31, Kyiv will host Grain Storage Forum, the largest agricultural forum in Ukraine dedicated to storage, processing, logistics and trading of agricultural products.
Organizers: Ukrainian Grain Association, PU “Millers of Ukraine”, Association of Elevators of Ukraine, Bioenergy Association of Ukraine, Agro Marketing Agency, Solar Energy Association of Ukraine, ProAgro Group.
Venue: 16a Parkova Road, Kyiv, CEC “Parkovy”.
The purpose of the forum isto analyze the current state of the industry, identify key problems, develop solutions for stable operation and increase the efficiency of agricultural production, processing, trading and logistics in wartime.
The forum will include:
– 4 conferences:
– Ukrainian Grain Conference
– Conference “Agro-processing: financing and investments”
– Conference “Agro-energy security and agro-energy efficiency”
– Conference “Grain storage and drying”
– Presentation seminars from market leaders;
– Speeches by leading industry experts with cases of effective agribusiness, government officials and experts;
– Exhibition of technological solutions and equipment from leading manufacturers;
– Lounge area, area for business communication;
– Coffee breaks, receptions, live music.
For more information, please visit the official website: https://grain-forum-elevator.com
For partnership and participation in the exhibition, please contact the organizers: +38 096 899 4272 | +38 067 243 3803 | proagro-inform@ukr.net
After a short period of stability, selling prices for potatoes in Ukraine have started to grow again, analysts of the EastFruit project report. The main reason for another rise in prices in this segment, according to experts, was a general reduction in the supply of potatoes in local farms. The fact is that many Ukrainian producers, who do not have capacity for long-term storage, finished selling potatoes in the first half of the current season.
This situation has already affected prices, which since the beginning of this week have risen to 20-30 UAH/kg ($ 0.48-0.71/kg), which is on average 12% higher than at the end of the last working week. It should be noted that representatives of wholesale companies complain about the lack of necessary volumes of quality potatoes in local farms. Farmers, in turn, attribute potato quality problems to unfavorable weather conditions during the harvesting period: prolonged rains had a negative impact not only on the marketable form of potatoes, but also on their storability. Also, according to producers, in 2024, many of them used planting material not of the highest quality.
Prices for potatoes in Ukraine today on average 16% higher than at the end of January last year. Moreover, many market players believe that in the near future the rate of appreciation of these products will noticeably accelerate, “fueled” by information about a possible shortage of quality potatoes in the Ukrainian market.
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Spain has for decades been one of the most popular destinations in the world for migrants from all countries due to its mild climate, quality of life and employment opportunities. Spain’s migration policy has undergone significant changes in recent years, which directly affects the labor market and social infrastructure of the country.
According to the National Institute of Statistics of Spain, in 2024, the number of foreign nationals in the country exceeded 7 million people, which is about 15 percent of the total population. Among the main groups of migrants can be distinguished:
Moroccans. One of the largest migrant groups in Spain. Many migrants from Morocco are employed in agriculture, construction and services. They number about 1 million people.
Romanians. Romanian citizens are the second largest migrant group, reaching more than 700 thousand people. The main areas of employment are construction, logistics and services.
Britons. About 400 thousand British citizens live in Spain, most of them retirees, concentrated in the provinces of Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol. Young people, in turn, most often work in the tourism industry.
Italians. Over 300 thousand Italians live and work in Spain, mainly in large cities such as Madrid and Barcelona. Employment in this group is split between technology, education and gastronomy.
Latin Americans. Migrants from Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru make up a significant proportion of the foreign population. They work in elderly care, home care, and retail.
Ukrainians. In 2024, the number of Ukrainians in Spain exceeded 200,000. Many of them are involved in construction, logistics and agriculture, as well as working in the IT sector.
Spain provides migrants with access to a number of social and economic programs. The main aspects of the assistance system include – registration and legalization. Migrants have the opportunity to obtain temporary or permanent residence permits. The main criterion is the presence of a work contract or proof of independent income.
Health care. All officially registered migrants are entitled to free health care. This is especially important for families with children and pensioners.
Education. Migrant children have access to public schools, and adults can take advantage of language courses and vocational training programs.
Housing programs. The state and municipalities offer rental support, especially for low-income families.
Social benefits. Temporary payments are provided to migrants who find themselves in a difficult life situation, for example, when they lose their jobs.
Migrants play a key role in the Spanish economy, especially in agriculture, construction, hospitality and services. About 60 percent of migrants are employed in low-skilled sectors, while 20 percent work in high-tech industries. For example, EU nationals are more likely to be employed in IT and education, while migrants from Latin America and North Africa are more likely to be employed in construction and elderly care.
Over the past ten years, Spain’s population has shown moderate growth due to migration flows. While the population was around 46.5 million in 2013, this figure rose to 48 million by the end of 2024. The growth has been driven by an increase in the number of migrants, who are compensating for the natural population loss caused by the decline in the birth rate. In particular, nationals from Latin America and Eastern Europe have played a significant role, as well as a steady influx of Maghreb nationals.
Spain continues to be one of the leading countries in Europe in terms of the number of migrants. Their integration into the country’s economy allows it to maintain growth in key sectors despite demographic challenges. Increased competition in the labor market is expected in the future, especially in low-skilled sectors. However, thanks to a balanced migration policy, Spain has a good chance of maintaining stable population and economic growth.
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On January 22, SE “Eastern Mining and Processing Combine” (Zheltiye Vody) announced a tender for MTPL insurance. According to the message in the electronic procurement system Prozorro, the expected cost of purchasing services is UAH 930,388 thousand.
The deadline for submitting applications is January 30.
The winner of a similar tender in June last year was IC “VUSO.
VostGOK is Ukraine’s only and Europe’s largest uranium ore mining and processing enterprise.
PJSC “Ukrtransgas” (Kiev) has announced its intention to conclude a contract with IC “VUSO” for compulsory insurance of civil liability, according to the electronic procurement system Prozorro. The expected purchase price of the relevant services is UAH 1.175 mln, the company’s price offer is UAH 1.131 mln.
“Ukrtransgas”, 100% owned by NJSC ‘Naftogaz of Ukraine’, operates the system of main gas pipelines and 12 underground gas storages of the country.
IC VUSO was founded in 2001. The company holds 50 licenses: 34 – for voluntary and 16 – for compulsory types of insurance, is represented in all regions of Ukraine. It is a member of the Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau of Ukraine (MTSBU), the League of Insurance Organizations of Ukraine, and also a member of the Nuclear Insurance Pool.
The upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2025) on July 10-11 this year in Rome will be attended by over two thousand participants, including almost 100 different delegations and 700 enterprises, said Italy’s Special Envoy for Ukraine Recovery Davide La Cecilia.
He pointed out at the Ukrainian House on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday that URC-2025 will feature conferences focusing on four areas: business, human capital, regional development and European integration.
According to La Cecilia, the conference will be held on two levels: the first will be organized panel discussions, while the second will be a recovery forum and a business fair.
As the Ambassador informed, the latter will feature 120 stalls, including 30 presented by Ukrainian companies, 30 by Italian companies and another 30 by international companies.
Cecilia noted that the Italian business community has expressed an active desire to participate in the Conference, and at the moment the process of consultations with them has started.
The Ambassador also said that in preparation for URC-2025 on March 5 in Milan will be held an event in cooperation with the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which will be attended by a hundred Ukrainian companies, a hundred Italian and a hundred representatives of the international community. “We will talk about housing construction, about energy,” the special envoy added.
Cecilia also indicated that further on April 2, Kiev will host a civil society event, and the next event is scheduled for May 10 in Verona.
