Ukraine Restores Agriculture Ministry Ahead of EU Accession Talks
Ukraine's Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food has resumed operations one year after being dissolved and merged into a super-ministry. The ministry restarted under Taras Vysotsky, who previously served as first deputy agriculture minister. The move is part of a broader government reshuffle by President Zelenskyy to advance Ukraine's EU accession bid, as Brussels prepares to open new negotiating clusters. Agriculture is a critical sector for Ukraine, accounting for 7.6% of GDP and over half of exports in 2025. Agricultural organizations had argued that merging the ministry complicated governance and weakened EU accession preparations. The agriculture chapter is considered one of the most challenging parts of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations, particularly regarding future access to EU agricultural subsidies. Ukrainian farmers have welcomed the restoration, citing the sector's strategic importance for economic resilience.
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