Revamping the Agricultural Sector in Odesa Region
The Head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Oleg Kiper, held a meeting with Andriy Dykun, the head of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, to discuss critical issues regarding the development of the agricultural sector in the region.
The main focus of the meeting was on strengthening export control, which has already yielded positive results in combating the shadow grain market. New regulations require verification of the legal origin of grain at all stages of its procurement to obtain export permits. Andriy Dykun noted that this system significantly reduced illegal products and increased market transparency.
«Farmers support these changes as they help reduce demand for grain without proper documentation. We see an increase in interest in obtaining legal documents, indicating the system's effectiveness. We hope this approach will be implemented in other regions of Ukraine as well,» commented the head of the council.
Another important issue discussed was ensuring fairness in the payment of the minimum tax liability (MTL).
Positive shifts were noted, but it was recognized that the current system allows some unscrupulous entrepreneurs to evade MTL payments. A consensus was reached to enhance control in this area.
Oleg Kiper thanked Andriy Dykun for the constructive dialogue and confirmed that the regional administration will continue to support initiatives that promote the development of a transparent agricultural sector in the region.
