A New Era in Agricultural Development in Odesa Region
The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Oleg Kiper, held a meeting with Andrii Dykun, the head of the All-Ukrainian Agricultural Council, to discuss key issues regarding the development of the agricultural sector in the region.
During the meeting, the focus was on enhancing export control, which has already shown positive results in combating the shadow grain market. New requirements mandate the verification of the legality of grain origin at all stages of its acquisition for export permits. As Andrii Dykun noted, this system has significantly reduced the volume of illegal products and increased market transparency.
«Farmers support these changes as they help reduce the demand for grain without proper documentation. We see a growing interest in obtaining legal documents, which indicates the system's effectiveness. We hope that this approach will be implemented in other regions of Ukraine as well,» commented the head of the Agricultural Council.
Another important issue discussed was ensuring fairness in the payment of the minimum tax liability (MTL).
Positive shifts were noted; however, it was acknowledged that the current system allows some unscrupulous entrepreneurs to evade MTL payments. An agreement was reached to strengthen control in this area.
Oleg Kiper thanked Andrii Dykun for the constructive dialogue and confirmed that the regional administration would continue to support initiatives that promote a transparent agricultural sector in the region.