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\n \u0421\u0442\u0430\u0442\u0438 \u043f\u0430\u0440\u0442\u043d\u0435\u0440\u043e\u043c<\/h4>\nAgricultural Installments for Agribusiness<\/h2> <\/div>\n \n Learn more<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Steps in the Agricultural Sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\nAfter the start of hostilities, the family moved to the village of Ternova in the Kharkiv region. According to the farmer, previous experience working with the land was minimal\u2014only helping her parents in the garden. Life in the village and the example of her husband’s family, who had been engaged in greenhouse farming for many years, became the catalyst for change. <\/p>\n\n
“I didn’t plan to go into farming at all. I simply needed to start life over,”<\/em> she says.<\/p>\n\nThe first seasons were difficult. Part of the harvest was lost to pests, another part due to lack of practical experience. She had to learn literally on the job: reading specialized materials, consulting with other farmers, experimenting with varieties. <\/p>\n\n
From a small plot, the farm gradually expanded to several land parcels and six greenhouses. The main focus is growing various varieties of greenhouse tomatoes. <\/p>\n\n
“There were many mistakes, but each season brought new understanding of how the land works,”<\/em> the farmer says.<\/p>\n\nContinuous learning became the key to stable results.<\/p>\n\n
“Harvested Today\u2014Sold Tomorrow”<\/strong><\/h2>\n\nSpecial attention in the farm is given to product freshness. Vegetables reach customers almost immediately after harvest\u2014Karina Susyk sells part of the produce to wholesale buyers in Kharkiv, who supply vegetables to markets, stores, and food establishments. Direct sales through online communities are also used. <\/p>\n\n
This approach allows competing not on volume, but on quality.<\/p>\n\n
“People come back when they know they’ll get a fresh product,”<\/em> Karina explains.<\/p>\n\nThe greenhouses also employ biological plant protection methods\u2014a modern approach that helps reduce the use of chemical agents and maintain crop stability.<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\")
<\/figure>\n\nGrants as a Development Tool <\/strong><\/h2>\n\nGrant programs supporting small businesses became an important stage of development. The funds received allowed investment in greenhouses, equipment, and production expansion. <\/p>\n\n
“Mercy Corps had the first program specifically for agriculture. And it was my largest grant for greenhouses. Thanks to this program, I went to the first women’s agricultural conference in Kyiv, where I was inspired by such women’s businesses and realized that I needed to move forward. <\/em><\/p>\n\nGrants are not a gift. They are an opportunity that must be used correctly,”<\/em> the farmer notes. <\/p>\n\nAccording to her, it was the support that enabled the transition from an experimental farm to stable entrepreneurial activity.<\/p>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nFarming Begins Not with Money\u2014But with Access to Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\nKarina’s story is an example of a new generation of Ukrainian farmers: people who come to agriculture from other professions.<\/p>\n\n
Many beginning farmers face questions:<\/p>\n\n
\n- where to find reliable suppliers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- how to quickly purchase equipment or materials;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- how to optimize costs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- whom to trust in the market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
They do not have an agricultural background, but they have: willingness to learn, desire to work, and a need for modern services that simplify the start.<\/p>\n\n
This is where the role of digital services for agribusiness becomes tangible and important.<\/p>\n\n
WEAGRO<\/a> is an ecosystem that helps farmers work faster and more efficiently:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nHere is the neatly formatted list with periods:<\/p>\n\n
\n- conclude purchase and sale agreements with deferred payment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- securely place orders, conclude contracts, and finance purchases in one place\u2014in the WEAGROMARKET<\/a> marketplace;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- receive banking services and embedded financing in one digital environment, WEAGROBANK;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- save time searching for partners and gain market access without unnecessary intermediaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Essentially, it is a tool that allows farmers to follow a path similar to Karina’s story, but much faster and more efficiently.<\/p>\n
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First Steps in the Agricultural Sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\nAfter the start of hostilities, the family moved to the village of Ternova in the Kharkiv region. According to the farmer, previous experience working with the land was minimal\u2014only helping her parents in the garden. Life in the village and the example of her husband’s family, who had been engaged in greenhouse farming for many years, became the catalyst for change. <\/p>\n\n
“I didn’t plan to go into farming at all. I simply needed to start life over,”<\/em> she says.<\/p>\n\nThe first seasons were difficult. Part of the harvest was lost to pests, another part due to lack of practical experience. She had to learn literally on the job: reading specialized materials, consulting with other farmers, experimenting with varieties. <\/p>\n\n
From a small plot, the farm gradually expanded to several land parcels and six greenhouses. The main focus is growing various varieties of greenhouse tomatoes. <\/p>\n\n
“There were many mistakes, but each season brought new understanding of how the land works,”<\/em> the farmer says.<\/p>\n\nContinuous learning became the key to stable results.<\/p>\n\n
“Harvested Today\u2014Sold Tomorrow”<\/strong><\/h2>\n\nSpecial attention in the farm is given to product freshness. Vegetables reach customers almost immediately after harvest\u2014Karina Susyk sells part of the produce to wholesale buyers in Kharkiv, who supply vegetables to markets, stores, and food establishments. Direct sales through online communities are also used. <\/p>\n\n
This approach allows competing not on volume, but on quality.<\/p>\n\n
“People come back when they know they’ll get a fresh product,”<\/em> Karina explains.<\/p>\n\nThe greenhouses also employ biological plant protection methods\u2014a modern approach that helps reduce the use of chemical agents and maintain crop stability.<\/p>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nGrants as a Development Tool <\/strong><\/h2>\n\nGrant programs supporting small businesses became an important stage of development. The funds received allowed investment in greenhouses, equipment, and production expansion. <\/p>\n\n
“Mercy Corps had the first program specifically for agriculture. And it was my largest grant for greenhouses. Thanks to this program, I went to the first women’s agricultural conference in Kyiv, where I was inspired by such women’s businesses and realized that I needed to move forward. <\/em><\/p>\n\nGrants are not a gift. They are an opportunity that must be used correctly,”<\/em> the farmer notes. <\/p>\n\nAccording to her, it was the support that enabled the transition from an experimental farm to stable entrepreneurial activity.<\/p>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nFarming Begins Not with Money\u2014But with Access to Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\nKarina’s story is an example of a new generation of Ukrainian farmers: people who come to agriculture from other professions.<\/p>\n\n
Many beginning farmers face questions:<\/p>\n\n
\n- where to find reliable suppliers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- how to quickly purchase equipment or materials;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- how to optimize costs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- whom to trust in the market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
They do not have an agricultural background, but they have: willingness to learn, desire to work, and a need for modern services that simplify the start.<\/p>\n\n
This is where the role of digital services for agribusiness becomes tangible and important.<\/p>\n\n
WEAGRO<\/a> is an ecosystem that helps farmers work faster and more efficiently:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nHere is the neatly formatted list with periods:<\/p>\n\n
\n- conclude purchase and sale agreements with deferred payment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- securely place orders, conclude contracts, and finance purchases in one place\u2014in the WEAGROMARKET<\/a> marketplace;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- receive banking services and embedded financing in one digital environment, WEAGROBANK;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- save time searching for partners and gain market access without unnecessary intermediaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Essentially, it is a tool that allows farmers to follow a path similar to Karina’s story, but much faster and more efficiently.<\/p>\n
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The first seasons were difficult. Part of the harvest was lost to pests, another part due to lack of practical experience. She had to learn literally on the job: reading specialized materials, consulting with other farmers, experimenting with varieties. <\/p>\n\n
From a small plot, the farm gradually expanded to several land parcels and six greenhouses. The main focus is growing various varieties of greenhouse tomatoes. <\/p>\n\n
“There were many mistakes, but each season brought new understanding of how the land works,”<\/em> the farmer says.<\/p>\n\n Continuous learning became the key to stable results.<\/p>\n\n Special attention in the farm is given to product freshness. Vegetables reach customers almost immediately after harvest\u2014Karina Susyk sells part of the produce to wholesale buyers in Kharkiv, who supply vegetables to markets, stores, and food establishments. Direct sales through online communities are also used. <\/p>\n\n This approach allows competing not on volume, but on quality.<\/p>\n\n “People come back when they know they’ll get a fresh product,”<\/em> Karina explains.<\/p>\n\n The greenhouses also employ biological plant protection methods\u2014a modern approach that helps reduce the use of chemical agents and maintain crop stability.<\/p>\n\n Grant programs supporting small businesses became an important stage of development. The funds received allowed investment in greenhouses, equipment, and production expansion. <\/p>\n\n “Mercy Corps had the first program specifically for agriculture. And it was my largest grant for greenhouses. Thanks to this program, I went to the first women’s agricultural conference in Kyiv, where I was inspired by such women’s businesses and realized that I needed to move forward. <\/em><\/p>\n\n Grants are not a gift. They are an opportunity that must be used correctly,”<\/em> the farmer notes. <\/p>\n\n According to her, it was the support that enabled the transition from an experimental farm to stable entrepreneurial activity.<\/p>\n\n Karina’s story is an example of a new generation of Ukrainian farmers: people who come to agriculture from other professions.<\/p>\n\n Many beginning farmers face questions:<\/p>\n\n They do not have an agricultural background, but they have: willingness to learn, desire to work, and a need for modern services that simplify the start.<\/p>\n\n This is where the role of digital services for agribusiness becomes tangible and important.<\/p>\n\n WEAGRO<\/a> is an ecosystem that helps farmers work faster and more efficiently:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Here is the neatly formatted list with periods:<\/p>\n\n Essentially, it is a tool that allows farmers to follow a path similar to Karina’s story, but much faster and more efficiently.<\/p>\n“Harvested Today\u2014Sold Tomorrow”<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\nGrants as a Development Tool <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\nFarming Begins Not with Money\u2014But with Access to Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Ukraine’s agricultural sector today is shaped not only by large enterprises but also by personal stories of people who enter farming from completely different professions. One such example is the story of Kharkiv resident Karina Susyk, who after the start of the full-scale war changed her job as a medical representative to growing vegetables in […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":7276,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[72],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interesting-facts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n