Building Agro-2025: How Svitlana Yevchuk Advances Farming in Southern Ukraine Amid War

RISE: The Resilience of Small Business Through Svitlana Yevchuk’s Journey

According to Мінфін: Amid the ongoing full-scale conflict in Ukraine, Svitlana Yevchuk and her husband founded the 'AGRO-2025' farm in the southern region of the country. Despite operating close to active combat zones, their farm focuses on cultivating wheat and sunflowers. Starting out was challenging, as they initially lacked sufficient equipment and had to rely on renting agricultural machinery and transport to get their operations underway.

Their debut season turned out to be a success, largely driven by strong demand from Ukraine’s leading agri-traders. To strengthen their infrastructure, Svitlana took advantage of the government’s “Affordable Loans 5-7-9%” program, enabling them to purchase their own sprayer. This investment reduced their dependence on leased equipment and improved overall efficiency.

Backing Small Enterprises and Their Impact

This story is part of a broader communication campaign that highlights Ukrainian women entrepreneurs who are growing their businesses despite wartime hardships. The campaign is supported by:

• World Bank Ukraine
• Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine
• National Development Institution
• UGB Ukrgasbank

Its goal is to emphasize the vital role of small businesses in Ukraine’s resilience and recovery during the war.

Svitlana Yevchuk’s experience with AGRO-2025 exemplifies how small-scale farming ventures can adapt and thrive under difficult conditions, creating new growth opportunities even in times of conflict. The combined support from government initiatives and international organizations, along with successful product sales, highlights the critical importance of investing in Ukraine’s agricultural sector to secure the nation’s food supply. This example also underlines how resilience and innovation in business practices can be key drivers of success in the most challenging environments.