Netherlands Agricultural Network in Ukraine


The Netherlands Agricultural Network (LVVN) team  in Ukraine represents the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature. The team serves as a link between Dutch and Ukrainian agribusiness and Govenment. Our work is also aimed at cooperation between Dutch and Ukrainian sector organizations, knowledge and research centres.

Team members:

  • Ms. Carolien Spaans, Agricultural Counsellor 
  • Mr. Dmytro Kyryluik, Agricultural Advisor
  • Ms. Kateryna Tushynska, Agricultural Officer

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Agroberichten Buitenland is an online platform of the Dutch agricultural network worldwide. Please visit the site for Ukraine to learn more about cooperation between the Netherlands and Ukraine. 

 

The main tasks of LVVN team: 

  • Political dialogue with authorities. Main topics: EU-integration of Ukraine, food security, land reform, harmonization of Ukrainian legislation with European norms in the field of veterinary and phytosanitary;
  • Access to markets and informational support of the Dutch companies on veterinary, phytosanitary requirements and import procedures;
  • Promotion of Dutch agribusiness and services in Ukraine (program of economic cooperation);
  • Market support in priority sectors and issues of agricultural policy.
  • Information services for Dutch companies working in the field of agriculture, fishery, nature and food security;
  • Support for the Dutch-Ukrainian working group on agriculture;

Priorities:

  • Competitive, sustainable agriculture in Ukraine for partnership with Europe to achieve food security.

    Support for public-private partnerships, mainly in:

  • National and global Food security
  • Preparation for EU accession
  • Agri-education, farm development and earning capacity.
  • Sustainably improving the production (economically, socially and ecologically)

Priority Sectors for Dutch-Ukrainian Cooperation

  • AgriFood - production and processing (dairy, potato, food, technology transfer ect);
  • Horticulture and planting materials (fruit and vegetable production / processing, open field and greenhouse production including floriculture and ornamental plants).

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