Nataliya Sudarkina
70 % of Ukraine`s territory is covered by agricultural sector 33 % of world`s rich black-earth soil A temperate climate and sufficient rainfall Location. 4 out of 10 European transport corridors run through Ukraine
We grow garlic, 15 ha We sell to Ukrainian supermarket chains We export to Canada and other countries We run joint farming projects by providing them with seeds, machinery and advisory services.
90 % - are small - scale farmers 70 % - we import from China. 30% - of substandard quality FOOD INDUSTRY 1000 tonnes – 3 million USD There are no processing enterprises for garlic in Ukraine. 8 mln USD
USD, price per 1 ton, September 2015 Growing cost in Ukraine Wholesale price in Ukraine, year needs Wholesale price in China Wholesale price in Europe Wholesale price in Norway, year needs – – – 9 000
Investment needs: Payback Period profitability USD 1,45 mln 3 years more 100%
900 km km.
Table 1: Calculation of the profit for 50 hectares with availability of processing