Farms that are part of the KSG Agro agricultural holding have started spring sowing by introducing innovations. This was reported by the company’s press service with reference to Volodymyr Kalilei, Head of the crop production division of the agricultural holding.
The farms that are part of the KSG Agro agricultural holding have started spring sowing using modern innovative technologies. In terms of crops, the sown areas are as follows:
– winter wheat – about 7 hectares
– sunflower – about 5 hectares
– spring barley – up to 2 hectares
– as well as certain areas of corn.
According to Volodymyr Kalilei, PhD in Agriculture, Head of Crop Production Division of the agricultural holding, weather conditions are favorable for a successful sowing campaign as there is enough moisture for today, so the seeds are getting into sufficiently moist soil. However, last year’s drought did not pass by the agribusiness, so unfortunately, moisture is rapidly disappearing from the soil. For this reason, the agroholding plans to conduct the sowing campaign as soon as possible. The company is introducing innovative technologies to ensure efficient use of the products and reduce the pesticide burden on the plant and the environment.
The company uses liquid complex fertilizers UAN (urea-ammonia mixture) with sulfur and FFRM with the addition of biologically active product Roundup Extreme when sowing sunflower, and nitrogen fixers (Azotohelp) and urea during the growing season when cultivating winter wheat.
In addition, organic-biological systems of sunflower and corn cultivation are being implemented using a line of highly effective products manufactured by BTU, a Ukrainian biotechnology company that produces microbial and enzyme products for plant nutrition and protection, preservation and restoration of soil fertility, control of pathogens and reduction of their populations, intensive development of the plant root system in symbiosis with the beneficial biotic component of the soil, moisture accumulation and retention. The goal is to achieve a biogeocenosis as close to natural as possible, which in turn will lead to a reduction in the pesticide load on the soil and plant, a reduction in mineral fertilizer application by up to 30%, and an increase in the profitability of crop production. The products used include a phosphorus-potassium mobilizer – Groundfix, a nitrogen fixer – Azotohelp, a soil remover – Ecostern, biofungicides Phytohelp and Mycohelp, a root system development intensifier, Mycofriend, which contain bacterial cells and vitamins, phytohormones, amino acids and other physiologically active substances.
The campaign uses three John Deere 8295 tractors and three DB55 precision seeders. During the 2025 sowing season, KSG Agro is one of the first companies in the region to apply liquid fertilizers to the soil with a Güstrower GFI 6-4 3000L injector using CULTAN technology with the help of Agrokhim LTD LLC, Dnipro. This innovative technology allows to obtain long-term controlled assimilation by crops without loss of active ingredients of liquid fertilizers by applying them to the root zone of plants. 100% uniformity of mineral fertilizers distribution is achieved by puncturing the soil with spokes (needles) of the injector wheels to a depth of 8-10 cm. Regardless of the working width, all wheels follow the relief of the field, which ensures uniform distribution of nitrogen fertilizers to the required depth over the entire field area. In areas of insufficient moisture, this equipment is a godsend, allowing the use of limited water resources for the development of cultivated plants in full.
“The use of innovative technologies allows Ukrainian farmers to increase yields and thus increase the efficiency of agricultural work. This is especially important in the context of ensuring the country’s food security during a large-scale war,” emphasized Sergiy Kasyanov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KSG Agro.
Ukrainian athletes have already received 17 licenses to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo (Italy), the National Olympic Committee (NOC) reports.
“The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine has received official confirmation of 17 licenses to participate in the XXV Winter Olympic Games, which will be held from February 6 to 22, 2026 in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo,” the NOC said in a statement.
In particular, as of today, Ukrainian athletes have won quotas in three sports: biathlon – 10 licenses (5 men, 5 women); cross-country skiing – 5 licenses (2 men, 3 women); alpine skiing – 2 licenses (1 man, 1 woman).
It is noted that the qualification process will last until January 18, 2026.
“Ukrainian athletes still have many competitions ahead of them, where they will have the opportunity to win Olympic passes in other sports. According to the forecasts of the national winter sports federations, international federations and the International Olympic Committee, it is expected that about 40-45 Ukrainian athletes will be eligible to represent our country at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games,” the statement said.
As reported, at the 2026 Winter Olympics (February 6-22) in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo (Italy), athletes will compete for 195 medals in 16 Olympic sports.
Vadym Gutzeit, President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Ukraine, expects Ukraine to perform successfully at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo (Italy), as well as at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris (France). With 12 medals, Ukraine took 22nd place in the medal standings of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) added four insurance and/or reinsurance brokers to the Register of Insurance Intermediaries in accordance with their electronic applications.
According to the NBU website, the following companies were added to the register: Dobrobut ta Zakhyst LLC, Willis Insurance Brokers LLC, Risk and Life Consulting LLC, and the representative office of SIA Yulisire.
The National Bank also removed these companies from the State Register of Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers and revoked their certificates of entry in this register.
The relevant decisions were adopted by the Committee on Supervision and Regulation of Non-Bank Financial Services Markets on April 25, 2025.
Aviation company FED JSC (Kharkiv) ended January-March 2025 with a net profit of UAH 114.86 million, which is 4.5 times more than in the first quarter of 2024.
According to the company’s interim financial statements published in the information disclosure system of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC), its net income for the period increased almost 2.3 times to UAH 306.77 million.
FED generated almost UAH 141.85 million in profit from its operating activities, which is 3.3 times more than a year ago, and its gross profit also increased 3.3 times to UAH 101.88 million.
“The positive dynamics of FED’s profitability growth is achieved through the implementation of the company’s marketing strategy approved by the Chairman of the Board for the period up to 2035. Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the company’s marketing strategy was adjusted due to the impossibility of achieving the set goals by the end of 2023,” the report says.
The strategy, in particular, envisages the creation of high-tech space technology, transportation equipment, revolutionary technologies for the production of hydraulic and fuel units, nanocoating technologies, innovative welding technologies, mechanical and chemical-thermal processing.
The company’s production facilities and equipment are 100% utilized.
The average number of employees is 955.
FED JSC specializes in the development, production, maintenance and repair of aviation, space and general engineering units.
As reported, in 2024, FED received UAH 181.406 million in net profit, down 43% from 2023, of which 28% (UAH 40 million) was allocated to pay dividends.
Insurance company “Guardian” (Kyiv) in January-March 2025 collected UAH 300.28 million of net insurance premiums, which is 37.58% more than in the same period last year, RA “Expert Rating” reported in information on updating the financial stability rating of the insurer at the level of “uaAA” on the national scale based on the results of the analysis of its activities for the reporting period.
The volume of gross written premiums received by “Guardian” ALC for the first quarter of 2025 increased by 18.27% to UAH 313.29 million compared to January-March 2024.
During the reporting period, the company paid UAH 102.602 million in indemnities (-24.5%). The insurer’s claims ratio decreased by 18.56 percentage points to 32.75%.
It is reported that as of March 31, 2025, the company’s equity increased by 7.13% to UAH 352.34 million. Gross liabilities for the same period decreased by 0.4% to UAH 687.74 million, the amount of cash and cash equivalents on the company’s accounts increased by 40.22% to UAH 153.44 million.
The agency notes that as of the reporting date, the insurer formed a portfolio of current financial investments in the amount of UAH 136.32 million, consisting of government bonds and government bonds, which are considered liquid instruments with a low level of credit risk.
The RA reports that based on the results of its activities in the first quarter of 2025, Guardian Insurance Company received an operating profit of UAH 3.94 million against an operating loss for the same period in 2024. The insurer’s net profit increased by 5.2 times to UAH 2.01 million compared to the first quarter of last year.
The insurer confirmed to RA that as of March 31, 2024, it complied with the requirements for solvency and assets of the insurer, the statement said.
Guardian Insurance Company is a member of the Presidium of the League of Insurance Organizations of Ukraine. In January 2020, it became a full member of the MTIBU and has the right to sell Green Card policies.
In October 2020, by the decision of the general meeting of members of the Nuclear Insurance Pool of Ukraine, Guardian Insurance Company became a member of the pool.
Kremenchuk Road Machines Plant (Kredmash JSC, Poltava region) reduced its net sales revenue by 23% in 2024 compared to 2023, to UAH 143.65 million.
According to the company’s annual report published on Tuesday in the disclosure system of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission, the loss decreased by almost 23% to UAH 13.08 million, which is the same as the preliminary data published earlier.
Last year, the plant received UAH 13.3 million in losses from operating activities (16.5% less than in 2023), and gross profit amounted to UAH 17.2 million (-15.7%).
“In the report, Kredmash notes that in 2024 it sold only two asphalt mixing plants, while a year earlier it sold three. The company also sold consumer goods for UAH 58.7 million, spare parts for construction and road equipment for UAH 18.8 million, and wheeled vehicles for UAH 1.12 million.
According to the plant, asphalt and soil mixing plants accounted for 42.7% of total production last year, 14.3% for spare parts, 37.9% for fuel and energy, and 5.1% for other types of production: casting, installation and commissioning.
“In 2024, Kredmash exported products worth UAH 63.6 million (45.1% of sales), mostly to neighboring countries.
Asphalt mixing plants were purchased by Kharkiv-based Nanoexpo+ LLC (for UAH 34.8 million) and Mykolaiv-based ABZ Alliance (UAH 17.7 million), while fuel and lubricants were supplied, in particular, to Asimega (Uzbekistan) for UAH 12.1 million, Baiterek (Kazakhstan) for UAH 39 million; spare parts were supplied to Kredmash Impex LLC (Kazakhstan, Moldova, Georgia) for UAH 7.4 million.
The main suppliers of products are Ukrainian companies. For example, a branch of Metinvest-SMC LLC (Kremenchuk) is a supplier of rolled metal products, Interpipe Ukraine (Dnipro) is a supplier of pipes, Tact LLC (Dnipro) is a supplier of structural steel sections, Camozzi LLC (Kyiv) is a supplier of pneumatic equipment, and Spetsstal Trade LLC (Kropyvnytskyi) is a supplier of ferroalloys.
“Production activities of PrJSC “Kredmash” are related to the implementation of state programs for the construction and operation of roads. At present, the programs have been curtailed, which negatively affected production and sales volumes,” the report states.
This year, the company plans to manufacture new types of road construction equipment, including a bulk material packing plant with a capacity of up to 20 tons per hour and a mixing plant for dry mixes with a capacity of 15 tons per hour.
According to the company, the average number of employees decreased by 31% to 746 people compared to 2023. The average monthly salary at the end of the year amounted to UAH 8.67 thousand.
“The debt on bank loans as of December 31, 2024 is UAH 20 million, there are no wage arrears and no budget arrears,” the report states.
As reported, in 2023, Kredmash reduced its net income by 36% year-on-year to UAH 186.4 million, while reducing its loss by 44% to almost UAH 17 million.
In pre-war 2021, the plant sold products worth UAH 1.2 billion. In June 2022, the plant’s industrial facilities were partially destroyed as a result of an enemy rocket attack on Kremenchuk.
