Discussion Panel: "The Soybean and Pulses Market: Global Balances"
Soybeans and pulses are strategically vital for ensuring global food security. The discussion panel, "The Soybean and Pulses Market: Global Balances," will bring together leading Ukrainian experts, business representatives, and analysts to explore global trends, current challenges, and opportunities for the pulse and soybean sectors.This panel offers a unique opportunity to understand which countries are emerging as key importers and exporters, the factors influencing prices, and which crops hold the greatest growth potential. 
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the global market landscape, discover how Ukraine can strengthen its position both in the short and long term, and identify new growth opportunities for their businesses.
Key topics of discussion: • Global trends in pulse and soybean production and trade • Ukraine’s competitiveness in the global soybean and pulse supply chain: current status, challenges, and prospects • The impact of climate change on shaping demand and supply dynamics for soybeans and pulses
Join this discussion to help shape the future direction of the soybean and pulse market in Ukraine and globally, and leverage this event to enhance your position in the industry.

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) imposes strict requirements on agricultural products supplied to the EU market. Ukrainian soybean producers targeting European consumers must now demonstrate that their products do not contribute to deforestation or ecosystem degradation. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in the loss of access to one of the world's largest markets.
Producers will also face the challenge of implementing transparent mechanisms for product traceability and certification, requiring additional knowledge, resources, and adaptation of business processes. In this context, a clear understanding of the new regulation is essential.
This seminar will serve as a practical platform where experts will: • Clarify the key provisions of EUDR and the specific requirements for producers. • Explain how to establish an effective system for product traceability. • Provide guidance on certification processes that meet EU standards.
Participants will gain insights on how to mitigate risks, maintain their export positions, and leverage the new regulatory requirements as a competitive advantage.

The unification of the Ukrainian Pulses Association (CPPCU) and the Ukrainian Soybean Association is a strategically justified step that meets the demands of the times. Today, Ukrainian producers of pulses and soybeans face several significant challenges: • Increasing competition in international markets • The need to adapt to European standards • The necessity of implementing innovations to enhance production efficiency
Fragmentation within the sector complicates the resolution of these issues. This merger enables the consolidation of resources, unification of efforts, and the development of a cohesive strategy for growth.
The new format of the unified association will include: • A single platform for collaboration among producers, processors, traders, and exporters. • Synergy of knowledge and expertise to address the industry's pressing challenges. • Effective advocacy to represent the sector’s interests at both the national and international levels. • Enhanced export opportunities through product promotion in global markets and the development of trade partnerships with key regions such as the EU, Turkey, China, and India.
The unified association is committed to advancing both pulses and soybeans, as they complement each other harmoniously. By creating a unified strategy, the association will work more effectively with diverse trade partners, expand export opportunities, and adapt products to meet the specific demands of each market.

Press Conference: "Pulses and Soybeans: A Unified Voice of Ukrainian Agribusiness"
Pulses and soybeans are not only the foundation of sustainable agriculture but also strategic crops for Ukraine, representing a significant share of the country’s agricultural exports. In today's climate of war and economic instability, it is crucial for all market participants to come together and develop a collaborative strategy for industry growth. This approach will help expand sales markets, strengthen processing capabilities, and adapt to the challenges of European integration.
The press conference will bring together key industry stakeholders, including Antonina Sklyarenko, the head of the newly formed association, leading soybean market experts, and producers and processors of pulse crops. Participants will discuss: • Ukraine's potential in global markets for pulses and soybeans • The adaptation of the soybean-pulse sector to the requirements of European integration • Logistical challenges for producers and the role of state policies in supporting the sector
Ukraine’s Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Vitalii Koval, is expected to attend, underscoring the importance of the soybean and pulse sector to the country’s agricultural economy.