Ukrainian producers in the poultry and pig farming sectors will need to invest around 30 billion hryvnias to achieve compliance with European animal welfare standards. This estimate was provided by relevant agricultural associations, emphasizing the scale of the necessary changes for the industry.
This is reported by Business • Media
Investments in Poultry Farming: Key Expenses
To implement EU standards in poultry farming, at least 17 billion hryvnias will be required, assuming production volumes are maintained at the level of 2025. These funds are primarily needed for the modernization of poultry houses. Furthermore, this amount does not account for expenses related to the reconstruction of slaughterhouses, modernization of storage facilities, or investments in waste processing.
Current requirements are already being met by those enterprises that export products to the European Union. However, full and rapid implementation of European standards at most enterprises will only be possible after the cessation of hostilities and provided that effective financial programs for production modernization are implemented, as well as complete liberalization of trade in poultry products between Ukraine and the EU.
The Situation in Pig Farming
In the pig farming sector, a significant number of enterprises have already adapted to the basic animal welfare requirements. However, according to experts, an additional investment of around 12 billion hryvnias is needed for the final implementation of European standards in the industry.
“To meet European animal welfare standards, Ukrainian enterprises in the poultry and pig farming sectors must invest tens of billions of hryvnias,” reported relevant agricultural associations.
Addressing the issue of financing and supporting modernization will be key to accelerating the integration of Ukraine’s agricultural sector into the European market and ensuring the competitiveness of its products.