Discussion panel “Pulses and Soybeans Market. Development Prospects”
Moderator: Oksana Prosolenko
Speakers:• Yuriy Havrylyuk– Partner and CEO, Barva Invest• Oksana Prosolenko – I.P.Cert CEO & Founder• Roman Mikulin– Head of Commercial Department, Vitagro• Daniele Marcomin – Key Client Manager, Oleificio San Giorgio spa• Representative of the agricultural holding (speaker to be confirmed).

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.
Seminar speaker: Oksana Prosolenko, CEO & Founder I.P.Cert.
Invited guest: Kateryna Postolenko, Lead Project Manager for GHG and Sustainability, Bureau Veritas Ukraine
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 strategic crops for Ukraine, accounting for a significant share of the country’s agricultural exports. The establishment of the new "Ukrainian Pulses and Soybean Association" marks a pivotal step toward uniting the efforts of producers and processors within a single platform. For the first time in the industry’s history, soybeans and pulses now have a unified voice, which will serve as a powerful tool to protect market interests, promote Ukrainian products internationally, and address pressing challenges.
The press conference will bring together key industry leaders:
• Antonina Sklyarenko, former president of the Ukrainian Pulses Association, and current president of the newly established “Ukrainian Pulses and Soybean Association.”
• Vitaliy Koval, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.
• Onur Vatan, Commercial Director of EU-NOMIA.
• Halyna Matviichuk, co-owner and Commercial Director of the Lyubarets Soy Plant.
• Victoria Vasylchenko, Commercial Director of the Agro-Industrial Group "Arnika" and Vice President of the “Ukrainian Soybean Association.”
• Serhii Tkachuk, Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection.
Key topics of discussion will include:
• Ukraine's potential in global pulse and soybean markets.
• Pressing challenges faced by pulse and soybean producers and the role of government policy in supporting the sector.