IFC - International Finance Corporation

Published purpose

The project aims to improve the performance and increase the revenues of 20,000 small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises in Ukraine. By building the capacity of private sector agricultural input distributors, the project is using their existing network as a channel for delivering technical advice, transfer skills, and develop and provide financial products that respond to small and medium-scale farmers’ needs. While the project focuses on farmers producing grain, fruit, and vegetables, their increased productivity is expected to benefit the broader agriculture sector in Ukraine. The project is testing new farming methods and providing training, coaching, and innovative tools in three areas: (1) sustainable farm management and crop growing practices using modern information and communication technologies; (2) marketing by enabling farmers to meet the requirements of the retail and export markets; and (3) access to financing. The project is implemented in partnership with commercial agricultural input suppliers, banks, grocery chains, and agriculture extension service providers.