Odessa Region: The Grape Leader of Ukraine Amidst Challenges
The Odessa region ranks first in Ukraine for grape cultivation, with 58% of this crop produced in our area. Even amid the war, there is a significant increase in the agricultural sector.
This is reported by the magazine "Agribusiness of Ukraine".
Odessa's Leadership
In addition to grape growing, Odessa is also the leader in the number of sheep and goats, with 28% of these animals residing in our region. We also rank first in barley production, accounting for 18% of the national volume. Wheat and rapeseed show strong figures as well, each at 11%.
Growth Despite Adversity
Despite the challenging economic situation, Odessa has achieved significant growth in crop cultivation and sheep farming over the three years of war, with an increase of +8.6%. In contrast, some regions are experiencing decline, such as Mykolaiv with -16.8%, Sumy with -14.9%, and Chernihiv with -6.7%. The highest growth was recorded in Kyiv (+23.2%).
