Odessa Region: A Leader in Agriculture

The Odessa region holds the top position in Ukraine for grape cultivation, producing 58% of the country's total. Furthermore, despite the war, there is a notable growth in the agricultural sector.

This information is reported by the magazine "Agribusiness of Ukraine".

Leading the way

In addition to grape production, Odessa also ranks high in the number of sheep and goats, with 28% of these animals residing in our region. We also lead in barley cultivation, accounting for 18% of the national total. Our wheat and rapeseed yields are also commendable at 11% each.

Growth amidst conflict

Despite the challenging economic conditions, Odessa has achieved a significant growth of +8.6% in crop cultivation and sheep farming over the three years of war. In contrast, some regions are experiencing decline; for instance, Mykolaiv shows -16.8%, Sumy -14.9%, and Chernihiv -6.7%. The highest growth was recorded in Kyiv region (+23.2%).