Representatives of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, farmers and resettled farmers from the Donetsk region took part in the 4th All-Ukrainian Farmers’ Forum, “The Voice of the Small Farmer in Times of Great Change,” organized by the NGO “All-Ukrainian Farmers’ Congress” in partnership with the international humanitarian organization Mercy Corps as part of AGRO UKRAINE WEEK 2026.
The event was attended by farmers from all regions of the country, members of the Ukrainian Parliament—representatives of the Verkhovna Rada committees—as well as representatives of the Ministry of Economy, the State Tax Service of Ukraine, regional state administrations, banking institutions, and industry experts.
The exhibition area showcased modern technologies and solutions for agribusiness, and at special venues, participants had the opportunity to establish new business contacts and find partners.
During the forum, debates took place between government officials and farmers on tax policy, land relations, employee retention, and other pressing issues in agribusiness.
An open exchange of views and direct dialogue among participants took place in the following areas:
- “Farmers and the Government: Shaping the Rules of Engagement Together”;
- “Financial Navigator” (loans, agricultural insurance, leasing, and investment opportunities for farm development);
- “Finance for Farmers: Loans, Insurance, Investments, Grants” (practical recommendations on current grant programs and support tools for small farms: international initiatives, government programs, and success stories in securing funding).
A separate topic was safety in the field. The SHERIFF security holding company discussed safety measures while working in the fields.
The discussion also covered the following issues:
- support for farmers in frontline regions and relocated farmers;
- Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, including what support farms can expect and what changes they need to prepare for today;
- the creation of a Paying Agency—an institution through which funds from European support programs for farmers will be administered and disbursed in the future.
During the forum, an awards ceremony was also held for the finalists of the All-Ukrainian “Power of Agricultural Change” competition, as well as a charity auction to support the Third Army Corps Headquarters Fund.