The USAID Agro program will allocate UAH 367 million to co-finance projects to support processing of grains, oilseeds and pulses in Ukraine, the press service of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy reported.
“This will create the potential for the production of products with added value and ensure the expansion of channels and markets. Consequently, qualitatively and quantitatively improve the food security of Ukraine and the world,” the report stresses.
According to USAID, the goal of the project is to improve small agricultural producers’ access to capacities for processing and refining grains, oilseeds and pulses into food, feed, industrial products and biofuel.
As it is specified, it is planned to allocate up to 367 million hryvnia within 20 projects with the term of realization up to two years. It is assumed that the amount of each sub-grant will be from 10 to 36 million UAH and will be discussed individually.
“It is expected that under the projects executors – Ukrainian entities – will provide MSME with expert, technical and financial support to expand the processing of grain, oilseeds and pulses. Activities will be aimed primarily at expanding existing processing facilities, which will lead to increased production of higher value-added cereal products for domestic consumption and export,” the report summarizes.
