On November 19–20, 2025, Kyiv became the center of discussion on the future of food security and technological development in the agricultural sector. In parallel with the AgroExpo 2025 exhibition, the IV International Conference “Food from Ukraine” was held, organized by the Ministry of Economy, Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Ukraine in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Federation of Employers of Ukraine, with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
The large-scale exhibition and business forum brought together those who are shaping the future of the agricultural sector: from representatives of the EU, G7, African countries, and the Global South to Ukrainian government officials, leaders of industry associations, manufacturers of machinery and equipment, and companies in the domestic food industry. It was a space where international diplomacy, innovative business, and science came together in direct dialogue. The organizers set themselves an ambitious goal: to show the world that the Ukrainian agricultural sector, despite the challenges of war, remains a driver of innovation. That is why special attention was focused on demonstrating modern technologies in production and processing, new solutions in agricultural engineering, and promoting Ukrainian food products to global markets.
Education has become a critical element linking technology, business, and practical development in the agricultural sector. That is why, for the first time, the exhibition featured the capabilities of AgriAcademy, a free online platform for agricultural education and certified online courses from leading Ukrainian and international experts. AgriAcademy.org is a free online learning platform for agricultural workers and students of agricultural education institutions, launched by the EBRD in December 2022 as part of its food security support program in Ukraine. Its goal is to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainable development of agriculture, which has suffered significant losses due to the war.
AgriAcademy as a navigational beacon amid technology, innovation, and the challenges of war
Visitors to the exhibition could see AgriAcademy information banners with QR codes that led directly to the course catalog. This format attracted considerable attention—farmers actively tested the QR codes, photographed the banners, and many participants learned for the first time about the possibility of certified free training in Ukrainian.
The AgriAcademy team handed out flyers with direct links to certified courses, and this simplicity of interaction became an advantage: specialists from various companies were able to register on the spot without delay.
According to many participants, today, when the industry is experiencing a shortage of personnel and technologies are changing faster than businesses can adapt, quality education is no longer an option — it is a necessity for recovery and growth.
Why interest in AgriAcademy is growing
After the war began, thousands of agricultural workers lost access to structured forms of training. AgriAcademy has become the answer to this problem — a platform that provides:
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The training programs cover areas such as crop production, berry growing, horticulture, agronomy, irrigation, animal husbandry, crop processing, organic production, and sustainable development.
By the end of 2026, AgriAcademy plans to launch 20 new courses that meet current market demands.
“Grow with us — with AgriAcademy!”
This message, present at the exhibition, became a key reminder that the future of agribusiness is impossible without continuous learning.
The labor shortage, which is getting worse every year, requires investment not only in technology but also in people. Companies that work with modern knowledge are more efficient, productive, and competitive.
AgriAcademy – training that works for results
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AgriAcademy is a free online training platform created on the initiative of the EBRD as part of its food security support program in Ukraine. Its goal is to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainable development of agriculture, which has suffered significant losses due to the war.
The platform’s creation and management (including course development, training tours, etc.) is supported and funded by the EBRD, as well as:
The war hit the Ukrainian agricultural sector hard not only with missiles but also with a shortage of people. Thousands of specialists have gone abroad, while others have been mobilized or changed their profession. Elevators and grain processing plants are increasingly staffed by people without sufficient training. And while in the field you can still rely on the experience of senior agronomists, post-harvest handling and storage of grain requires precise knowledge, technological discipline and responsibility. A mistake at this stage can cost the farmer the entire harvest, SEEDS writes.
That is why the free online courses of the educational platform for agribusiness AgriAcademy.org are now becoming an effective tool for Ukrainian farmers. Established at the initiative of the EBRD, this educational platform of certified free courses for agribusiness has proven its effectiveness in wartime, when access to education is limited and the need for advanced training is greater than ever. AgriAcademy does not just teach – it preserves the professional potential of the agricultural sector, helping businesses operate steadily and professionals develop.
A new course has been added to the platform: “Post-harvest handling and storage of grain”. It is aimed specifically at those who want to deepen their knowledge in grain processing, improve the quality and safety of crop storage, avoid losses and ensure stable operation of the enterprise.
The curriculum covers all key stages of post-harvest grain preparation: from the organization of acceptance to storage, ventilation, pest control, and quality control.
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The students will gain a systematic understanding of the technological process at elevators and grain receiving facilities, learn about the physical and physiological properties of grain masses, self-heating and post-harvest ripening processes, and methods of preventing storage losses.
The course consists of 11 thematic modules, including:
The program also includes a module on visiting a working enterprise, a practical component that allows you to see the technologies in action.
Who teaches the course
The course was prepared by leading experts from Ukrainian universities:
Who is this course for?
For technologists, elevator operators, farmers, students of agricultural specialties – anyone who wants to understand how to preserve grain without loss and make the post-harvest processing process as efficient as possible.
Terms of participation
The course is free, available online at a convenient time, and you will receive a certificate upon completion.
Today, when the agricultural sector holds the economic frontline of the country, knowledge is becoming no less a strategic resource than fuel or seeds. AgriAcademy provides this knowledge openly, free of charge, and most importantly, practically.
So if you work with grain, this course is an opportunity to strengthen not only your business but also the food security of Ukraine.
You can register and take the course on the website: AgriAcademy.org.
Today, the platform offers 30+ online courses – more than 300 hours of practical training in agronomy, management, technology, processing, storage, etc. Each course includes a knowledge test.
The creation and management of the platform (including course development, study tours, etc.) is supported and funded by the EBRD, as well as the
In the context of the war, Ukrainian dairy farms are facing an acute shortage of staff. Forced migration, mobilization of workers, and reduced opportunities for professional training have created serious challenges for the development of the industry.
This was stated during the XVII International Dairy Congress by Valery Lototsky, associate professor of the Department of Animal Reproductology at Bila Tserkva National Agrarian University, head and co-founder of the AVM Advisory Center and Veterinary Service Centers, and AgriAcademy expert.
The International Dairy Congress, organized by the Association of Milk Producers (AMP), is the most powerful event of the year in the dairy industry. This year, it brought together hundreds of leading industry representatives: producers, scientists, and businesspeople to exchange experiences and the latest achievements in the dairy business.
“Today, dairy farm managers are forced not only to maintain production, but also to invest in knowledge to compensate for staff shortages and adapt their work to European requirements for animal welfare and product safety,” the expert emphasized.
That is why, in November 2025, the educational platform AgriAcademy will launch a new certified online course, “Best Practices for Cattle Welfare and Responsible Use of Antibiotics to Prevent the Development of Antibiotic Resistance.”
Three key risk periods and how to control them
The author of the course, Valery Lototsky, notes that the training will help farm workers understand where mistakes are most often made when using antimicrobial drugs and how to avoid them.
The course covers three critical stages in cattle breeding:
“During the third module, participants will learn to identify critical points for the onset of mastitis, follow the milking protocol, select the right antibiotics, and develop their own treatment and prevention plan,” said Valery Lototsky.
AgriAcademy is a free platform that is changing agricultural education
AgriAcademy is a modern online platform for agribusiness, created in 2022 by the EBRD. It is a free online training platform for agricultural workers and students of agricultural education institutions, launched by the EBRD in December 2022 as part of a program to support food security in Ukraine. Its goal is to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainable development of agriculture, which has suffered significant losses due to the war.
Today, the platform offers 28 online courses – over 300 hours of practical training in agronomy, management, technology, processing, storage, and more. Each course includes a test of the students’ knowledge.
The creation and management of the platform (including course development, training tours, etc.) is supported and funded by the EBRD, as well as:
Today, the platform offers:
AgriAcademy is not just about learning. It is a response to the challenge facing the Ukrainian agricultural sector: how to preserve and develop human capital in times of war. Choose a course and grow with us!
On October 27, a new course, “Rearing and Fattening Young Cattle,” by Yevgen Shatokhin, an international expert on animal husbandry at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the EBRD, became available on the AgriAcademy platform. The course was announced on October 18 during the International Dairy Congress, writes SEEDS.
The course “Raising and Fattening Young Cattle” is designed for owners, managers, and employees of farms who want to develop cattle breeding and fattening or start a business in this segment.
“Today, Ukrainian farmers are looking for proven solutions that will help reduce risks, increase production efficiency, and achieve stable profitability. That is why we have prepared a course that brings together the practical experience gained over 25 years of work in animal husbandry,” said Yevgen Shatokhin.
Education that helps you earn money
The course “Raising and Fattening Young Cattle” is a new training program that will soon be available on the AgriAcademy.org platform, which brings together dozens of free practical courses for Ukrainian agribusiness.
AgriAcademy is a free online learning platform created on the initiative of the EBRD as part of its program to support food security in Ukraine. Its goal is to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainable development of agriculture, which has suffered significant losses due to the war.
The platform’s creation and management (including course development, training tours, etc.) is supported and funded by the EBRD, as well as:
The course covers key business organization issues:
“We wanted to create not a theoretical lecture, but a step-by-step guide that farmers can immediately apply in practice. All modules were filmed on real farms, demonstrating technological solutions that have already proven their effectiveness,” explains the course author.
Course structure
The program consists of six modules covering the entire production cycle:
After each video module, participants take a short test to reinforce what they have learned.
The total duration of the course is 4 hours.
Who can take the course
The course will be useful for:
The course is available free of charge on the AgriAcademy.org platform.
Upon completion, participants receive a certificate and access to other training programs, ranging from agricultural enterprise management to product processing and sustainable production.
AgriAcademy provides practical education that helps farmers develop their businesses and move forward.
Practical knowledge, modern technologies, and a systematic approach to livestock development
Today, the platform already offers more than 30 certified courses for managers and specialists of agricultural companies, farmers, veterinarians, agronomists, students, and teachers.
The main areas of the courses are:
By the end of 2026, AgriAcademy will launch 20 new courses that address the most pressing challenges facing agribusiness.
Studying with AgriAcademy is easy, interesting, and useful
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On October 22-23, 2025, Kyiv hosted the main event for Ukrainian agri-food business leaders — New Food Summit 2025, which traditionally brings together hundreds of innovators, producers, investors, and experts from across the entire “farm-to-table” chain. This year, the summit became a real platform for demonstrating breakthrough solutions in the field of food technology, where the key topic was the transformation of the agri-food industry through knowledge, innovation, and cooperation.
Education as a driver of progress: AgriAcademy among the summit participants
The educational platform AgriAcademy.org attracted particular attention. It is a free online learning platform created on the initiative of the EBRD as part of its food security support program in Ukraine. Its goal is to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainable development of agriculture, which has suffered significant losses due to the war.
The platform’s creation and management (including course development, training tours, etc.) is supported and funded by the EBRD, as well as:
Representatives of the platform took part in the event, talked to summit participants, presented training opportunities and new courses, and shared their vision of how education is becoming a key component of the development of the Ukrainian agricultural sector.
Videos of leading Ukrainian companies and organizations, including AgriAcademy, were shown on screens in the conference areas, which sparked lively interest among participants. Many specialists in the agricultural and food sectors learned about the platform for the first time, which already offers more than three dozen certified courses in Ukrainian, created in collaboration with universities, companies, and industry associations.
AgriAcademy – the platform of the future of agricultural education
The initiative aims to strengthen the competitiveness of Ukrainian agribusiness and provide access to practical knowledge and modern technologies for farmers, students, teachers, advisors, and managers of agricultural companies. The platform covers topics ranging from production and processing to sustainable development, climate adaptation, precision farming, and innovations in animal husbandry.
“Today, education is the best investment in the sustainability and recovery of the Ukrainian agricultural sector. Our task is to make knowledge accessible to everyone who produces food,” said AgriAcademy representatives during informal discussions at the summit.
Breakthrough products as a result of knowledge and innovation
The New Food Summit culminated in the presentation of the “Breakthrough Product of the Year” awards, which were given to the most innovative Ukrainian developments in the field of “food of the future.” This year, the jury recognized:
These examples show how the combination of technology, entrepreneurship, and education is shaping the new face of Ukrainian food.
The AgriAcademy online platform has already become a space that brings together producers, scientists, experts, and students around a common goal: to create sustainable, innovative, and competitive agricultural production. The platform’s participation in the New Food Summit confirmed its role as a catalyst for knowledge and partnership among all participants in the agri-food ecosystem.
Want to develop your agribusiness and get professional certified education for free?
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On October 17, 2025, ProAgro Group will hold the fourth Ukrainian Livestock Summit (Ukrainian Livestock Summit 2025) in Kyiv, a leading industry platform for discussing current trends and prospects for the development of livestock farming, poultry farming, livestock product processing, and feed production, writes SEEDS.
Among the speakers at the summit will be Oksana Yurchenko, coordinator of animal health and food safety projects at the FAO Investment Center and representative of the educational platform AgriAcademy, who will present an analytical report on “Livestock farming in Ukraine: trends, challenges, and prospects.”
Oksana Yurchenko will present an overview of key trends in the livestock industry, including issues of staff shortages, the transformation of agricultural professions, the sector’s adaptation to the requirements of European integration, and the role of modern informal education in training a new generation of agribusiness specialists.
“Today, the livestock industry is facing a number of serious challenges, one of the key ones being an acute shortage of qualified personnel. Companies are actively looking for specialists, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to find them, while a new generation of farmers with a completely different vision and approach to work is entering the market. That is why it is extremely important to integrate distance learning into the daily activities of farms, making it an integral part of the production process. AgriAcademy is an effective tool that will motivate employees and help improve their professional level,” emphasizes Oksana Yurchenko.
During the summit, a promotional video about AgriAcademy will also be shown, highlighting the opportunities offered by certified free online education for farmers. The platform currently offers more than 30 practical courses, created in collaboration with leading universities around the world, companies in the agricultural sector, and industry experts in Ukraine.
Oksana Yurchenko’s presentation is intended not only to assess the state of the livestock sector, but also to show how modern educational initiatives contribute to strengthening the human resources potential of Ukrainian agribusiness in the context of post-war recovery and European integration.
This is a free online learning platform created on the initiative of the EBRD as part of its food security support program in Ukraine. Its goal is to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainable development of agriculture, which has suffered significant losses due to the war.
The platform’s creation and management (including course development, training tours, etc.) is supported and funded by the EBRD, as well as:
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