Advancements in the Agrarian Sector of Odesa Region
The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Oleg Kiper, held a significant meeting with Andrii Dykun, the head of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, to address key issues related to the development of the agrarian sector in the region.
The primary focus of the meeting was on enhancing export control, which has already shown positive results in combating the shadow grain market. New regulations require mandatory verification of the legal origin of grain at all stages of acquisition to obtain export permits. Andrii Dykun noted that such a system has significantly reduced the volume of illegal products and increased market transparency.
“Agrarians support these changes as they help lower the demand for grain without proper documentation. We are witnessing a rise in interest in obtaining legal documents, which indicates the effectiveness of the system. We hope this approach will be implemented in other regions of Ukraine as well,” commented the head of the Agrarian Council.
Another important issue was ensuring fairness in the payment of the minimum tax liability (MTL).
Positive shifts were noted, but it was also recognized that the current system allows some unscrupulous entrepreneurs to evade MTL payments. They agreed on the need to strengthen control in this area.
Oleg Kiper expressed gratitude to Andrii Dykun for the constructive dialogue and confirmed that the regional administration will continue to support initiatives that promote the development of a transparent agrarian sector in the region.