Controlled – Environment Agriculture (CEA) Is the Future of the Industry: Insights From HortiTech Ukraine 2026
The International Berry Scientific and Practical Conference took place on 25–27 February 2026 in Ternopil, at the Garden Hall Hotel, under a new and vibrant name: “HortiTech Ukraine 2026. Horticulture. Vegetables. Berries.” The conference was organized by the media group Technologies and Innovations, publisher of the well-known professional journals Berry- Field, Horticulture, and Vegetable Growing. Technologies and Innovations, and Drinks & Beer. Technologies and Innovations.
This year, around 450 leading representatives of the berry, vegetable, and horticultural sectors took part in HortiTech Ukraine 2026, including companies from the technology sector, processors, exporters, and researchers from all regions of Ukraine — from Zakarpattia to Kharkiv and Vinnytsia.
One of the key themes of the event was under-cover cultivation, including various types of greenhouses, high tunnels, multi- and mono-span structures, frost-protection and rain-protection systems, as well as integrated solutions for orchards, berry plantations, and vegetable crops.
On 26 February, the main conference took place with the participation of international and Ukrainian experts and practitioners, alongside an exhibition showcasing modern technologies for horticulture, vegetable production, and processing.
On 25 February, as part of the event, the Berry & Fruit Academy lecture day was held. Nearly 100 participants took part in training sessions led by leading international experts.
HortiTech Ukraine 2026 was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, with the support of the Ternopil Regional Military Administration.
The Main Technology Partner of HortiTech Ukraine – EFT Group.
The Main Legal Partner – IP & Law firm Pakharenko & Partners.
The Main Organizational Partner of the conference – UKRSADVYNPROM Public Union.
The Main Industry Partner – the Association “Ukrainian Blueberry Growers”.
The Main Wine Partner of the event – KRITSKI WINERY, while the Wine Partner of the Berry & Fruit Academy – GIGI Winery.
The opening of the International Scientific and Practical Conference “HortiTech Ukraine 2026: Horticulture, Vegetables, Berries” began with a welcoming speech by the founders of the media group Technologies and Innovations and the event organizers, Kateryna Koneva and Nadiia Yashchuk. In their speech, they welcomed the participants and partners of the conference and expressed their gratitude for the support and trust in an initiative aimed at developing the berry and vegetable sector and implementing innovative technologies in production and processing.
“The topic of this conference is extremely relevant. We realized this three years ago when we first launched a project dedicated to greenhouse farming and cultivation under cover. That was when the first conference of this format took place. Today we are holding it for the third time and once again confirming that controlled-environment cultivation is one of the key trends in modern agriculture. In open-field production, growers do not have full control over how many nutrients the plant actually absorbs. Fertilizers are applied at a specific rate, but the real level of nutrient uptake remains unknown. As a result, the outcome is often unpredictable. In addition, crop yields are significantly influenced by weather conditions — rain, hail, snow, frost, wind and other risks. Cultivation under controlled conditions and protective cover makes it possible to minimize these risks and ensure more predictable results. That is why we are convinced that this direction represents the future of the industry,” notes Kateryna Koneva.
“The relevance of the topic is also reflected in the scale of the event: this year the conference brings together 450 participants, more than 50 partners are taking part in the exhibition, the program includes 30 speakers, and five discussion panels are being held. We see a high level of interest and active professional interaction. This is already the 47th conference we have organized since 2016.
Katryna Koneva emphasized that the topics of the events cover the areas of our specialized publications — ‘Berry Field’, ‘Horticulture and Vegetable Growing’, and ‘Drinks/Beer’. The main idea is to bring together in an offline format our readers, the protagonists of our publications, and our partners — companies that develop and implement technologies. Together we work on strengthening the technological potential of Ukraine’s agricultural sector and its integration into the international environment.”
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Ukrainian Horticultural Public Union “UKRSADVYNPROM,” Volodymyr Pechko, Chairman of the Union and the conference’s Chief Organizational Partner, presented the development path of uniting, highlighting its key achievements over the years and outlining prospects and forecasts for the future of the industry. The UKRSADVYNPROM Public Union brings together around 200 producers of fruits, berries, nuts and grapes, as well as processing companies and research institutions. Members of the association actively participate in industry events and export their products to markets across all continents, building a reputation as reliable partners. The organization also facilitates the conclusion of export contracts, helps consolidate large product volumes, and supports investment in processing facilities and cold storage infrastructure.
Controlled- environment agriculture (CEA): investments, risks and the efficiency of greenhouse business
The conference program included five thematic panels, covering key areas in the development of modern horticulture, vegetable production and berry growing.
The first panel was dedicated to controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) and market dynamics as the foundation of a modern greenhouse business strategy.
Controlled- environment agriculture (CEA) as a new reality of current agribusiness was presented by Mykola Teteruk, head of the agricultural advisory service AgroCare / Green Agro Solutions, focusing on the opportunities of controlled cultivation and its role in ensuring the stability and efficiency of production:
“CEA is not only greenhouses. It is a risk control system: growing environment, yield, product quality and business predictability. We are talking about controlling light, air and soil temperature, humidity, nutrition and phytosanitary conditions. This is not an alternative to open ground, but a different model and philosophy of production, where the main value is stability, not hit the record. Without systematic risk management, CEA does not work, and the greenhouse itself does not mean automatic profit. In conditions of climate instability, military risks, logistical restrictions and import dependence, the demand for the predicted volume of products is growing. In 2026–2030, the winner will be not who grows more, but the one who will sign a contract. CEA is local production, less dependence on imports, jobs in the regions and stable supply out of season. At the same time, such a model makes sense near large cities, in the format of contract production, for specific crops and high harvest per square meter. However it cannot work without well-established sales channels, a well-thought- out energy model, and an integrated plant protection system. The more controlled the environment becomes, the faster management mistakes tend to scale.“
Practical experience in organizing work in berry plantations and orchards- from receiving a grant to achieving monthly profitability – was shared by Anna Kazik, a practicing agronomist in horticulture and berry growing at Tandem-Agro farm.
Modern greenhouses and energy-efficient solutions for professional cultivation
During the second panel, speakers discussed modern greenhouse designs, construction materials, and energy solutions.
Leszek SAWICKI, founder of Progress Engineering (Poland), together with Valerii Liashynskyi, representative of Eucalyptus P, the official representative of Progress Engineering in Ukraine, presented effective solutions for professional cultivation of berries and vegetables, focusing on modern greenhouses, tunnels and technologies for protected cultivation.
The journey from relocation to building a large-scale greenhouse operation was shared by Eduard Malchenko, founder of the Podillia Vegetables Farm, who outlined practical solutions and technologies used to develop the enterprise under changing conditions.
The features, nuances and key technological characteristics of industrial greenhouses were analyzed by the director of the company DGS-Ukraine, Serhiy Minenko, focusing on the technical parameters and requirements for modern greenhouse complexes: “Our company is a leading supplier of greenhouses and greenhouse equipment in Ukraine. We cooperate with leading European manufacturers from Spain, Italy, Denmark and the Netherlands and are official representatives of their companies on the Ukrainian market. It should be noted that we represent the Spanish companies GUET and Hydroponic Systems, which specialize in the supply of greenhouses and irrigation systems. We offer double-layer, tunnel and other types of greenhouses of various designs. We also cooperate with the Italian company LOKINI – a manufacturer of film greenhouses. Among our partners is the Danish company SIMATIC, which manufactures microclimate control systems and irrigation mixers for greenhouses. In addition, we cooperate with Dutch manufacturers who supply glass greenhouse structures, equipment for growing tables, mobile containers and shading systems. Essentially we cover the full range of solutions for greenhouses farms and provide installation of all equipment we supply. The company implements turnkey projects and over the past two years has recorded active development of vegetable (in particular cucumber cultivation) and floriculture sector, including the modernization of existing facilities and the construction of modern fourth-generation greenhouses.
Since operating 2008, the company has completed a number of projects for Ukrainian producers, in particular, in Ternopil it built a greenhouse with an area of 2,000 m² for growing about 600 thousand pcs. tulips per year. “
Dmytro Tymoshenko, technical support manager for special crops, grapes and berries protection products at Syngenta told us about Taegro™ integrated berry protection system in an exclusive speech, explaining its advantages and practical application to increase the efficiency and safety of production.
Technologies CEA and growing on the open ground: innovations in the horticulture and berry growing
The third panel was focused on growing technologies in CEA and in the open ground.
Andriy Osykovy, a leading horticultural specialist at Summit-Agro Ukraine, spoke about biological solutions in the intensive orchard protection system that should be applied on the eve of the season, and how to successfully choose and combine protection products.
Maria Kukh, Product Manager at BINFIELD, shared by her experience in optimizing plant nutrition, as well as current approaches to fertilization and management of growth, stress, and yield indicators.
The prospects for growing raspberries in tunnel systems were outlined by Iryna Kobrynets, an international consultant on berry growing, focusing on technological nuances and opportunities for increasing productivity.
Yurii Savchenko, representative of the company ICL, presented a strategy for maximizing the productivity of every hectare through efficient plant nutrition, highlighting innovative solutions, aimed at improving crop yields and product quality.
Yuliia Ropai, Head of the Agrochemical Laboratory Project at Zakhidnyi Buh PE, spoke about the laboratory’s activities, capabilities, and participation in HortiTech Ukraine 2026.
“Our agrochemical laboratory has been operating on the market for about 14 years as a part of Zakhidnyi Buh PE (Lviv region, Pavliv village) In addition to classical agrochemical research, over the past three years we have been actively developing the direction of microbiology. We analyze soils, water, mineral and organic fertilizers, seeds. We also conduct phytopathological studies (fungal, bacterial, viral infections), as well as leaf diagnostics – both for diseases and for nutrients. Among our clients are farms and large agricultural holdings. The laboratory is an early diagnostic tool that allows us to detect a problem before symptoms appear and provide recommendations to avoid loss of resources and funds. This year we are participating in the conference of the media group “Technologies and Innovations” for the first time. This is a debut for us, and we see significant interest from participants who are actively seeking consultations. It’s pleased to know we are actually the only ones who present such a comprehensive range of laboratory services. Our goal is to be practically useful for fruit, berry and vegetable growers. It’s especially important to conduct analyses already at the stage of selecting a plot or crop. This allows farmer to determine in advance what crops will perform best in a particular soil and avoid mistakes at the very beginning.”
Presentation of comprehensive solutions for berry and vegetable production
Roman Movchan, the Dealer Network Development Manager for the western region at the company Libra Agro, presented the company and its product portfolio at the conference:
“At this event, we represent Libra Agro Company and present our product portfolio available to producers of the berry and vegetable industry. In particular, this is a drip tape of our own production, as well as organic-mineral fertilizers under the Smart Grove trademark. In addition, we develop own brand Libra Seeds brand, formed in cooperation with leading breeding companies. We offer professional seeds for growing vegetable crops and berry crops, which allows us to achieve maximum yield and stable product quality. We have solutions for different stages of plant development and are ready to offer a comprehensive approach to nutrition and irrigation. In general, the company traditionally attends specialized events and actively participates in industry events.”
Practical economics of growing garden and berry crops
The topic of the fourth panel is the practical economics of growing different crops.
Yevhen Rozsokha, head of the farm`s nursery department, PhD of agricultural sciences and honored worker of agriculture of Ukraine, told participants about nursery production as a strategic element of technology and compared the advantages of own nursery production and purchase. The speaker also gave an example of the practical implementation of this model in the farm “GAZD”, where he created a modern high-tech nursery, which provides the farm with high-quality planting material and is an example of a systematic approach to the development of the industry.
The specifics of berry production under protective cover – strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, including planting density, varieties, yield and margins – were presented by Serhii Zmiychuk, general director of the company “FruTek”.
Mykola Ilashchuk, an agronomist in the department of horticultural and vegetable growing technology support of the BTU Biotechnology Company, shared his practical experience in using BTU biological products in perennial plantings. Jeremy Darby, an independent British agronomist-consultant in berry growing, asparagus, and berry crop nurseries, provided information on growing garden strawberries over a long season in unheated plastic tunnels. Bogdan Fedorchuk, director of the DOLYA-2019 farm in Khmelnytskyi region, revealed for us the technology of growing pumpkins and all the secrets of the process, and typical mistakes.
Packing solutions for berries
Iryna Shymchuk, Sale manager at the company ALFAINTERPLAST (Lutsk), spoke about the company`s product range and the results of the work at the conference:
“Our company is a manufacturer of plastic packaging and offers farmers various types of boxes for soft berries, vegetables and fruits. We brought to the exhibition, in particular, containers for freezing and transporting small-sized berries. It is suitable for raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blueberries and other products. Such boxes are convenient for placement in retail chains and are in demand in the retail sector. We also present larger boxes for berries – high-capacity models holding up to 10 kg, used for harvesting and transportation. There are reusable containers that ensure practicality and durability in operation.
During the conference we met many of our clients and partners. In particular, we talked with representatives of the company Libra Agro, Yulia and Nikdaria farms. Among the new contacts is the company RIVNEKHOLOD with whom we are renewing cooperation. The impressions from the event are very positive: a large number of participants, high-quality organization and active professional communication. We thank the organizers for the high level of the event. “
Financial instruments for agribusiness development: programs, loans, grants and investments
The fifth panel was devoted to financial instruments for development: state support programs, bank lending, grants and investments.
The moderator was Volodymyr Pechko, Head of the Public Association “UKRSADVINPROM”, the Main Industry Partner of the conference.
Yevheniy Kharlan, Member of the Board of Ua Growers, spoke online about supporting the export of berries and vegetables, provided recommendations on ensuring product quality and outlined practical aspects of entering foreign markets.
Olha Zastavska, Head of the “PERSHI” Foundation and the NGO Council of Women Farmers informed about the agricultural support program from the International Humanitarian Organization Mercy Corps with the assistance of G. Buffett and the participation criteria. Svitlana Tyshchenko, Commercial Director of the farm “GADZ”, Vitaliy Sydorenko, Representative of the company “Yarofruit”, and Mykola Chornozub, Director of the company “Avuar” also joined the discussion, who shared their own experience working in the market.
Financial instruments for farmers, in particular short-term, investment and foreign currency loans, as well as mechanisms for combining state programs with banking products, were highlighted by Nadiya Patsyurko, Deputy Head of the Lviv Bank Branch.
During the discussion, the participants analyzed in detail which state support programs for 2025–2026 are actually working in horticulture, viticulture, controlled-environment cultivation and processing, discussed the possibilities of international and donor grants, the prospects for the export of fruits, berries and frozen products, the importance of cooperation and training, as well as approaches to effectively combining own funds, loans, grants and investments within one agricultural project.
Dalyer Saidov, Director of the company INSORTEX, spoke about how to create value-added product in the fruit and berry business, demonstrating practical solutions and modern equipment to increase the efficiency of production and processing.
Technological solutions from the Main Technology Partner EFT GROUP: crop protection, digitalization and automation
The conference participants received access to practical technological solutions from leading experts of the EFT group of companies. The program included three industry reports aimed at protecting crops from frost, digitalization of farm management and automation of harvesting processes.
Oleksandra Volovyk, Business Development Manager xFarm, the exclusive representative of EFT GROUP in Ukraine, shared with us practical implementation and digital solutions. She presented the system’s capabilities for farm monitoring, date analytics, and improving production efficiency, and shared real-life examples of its implementation worldwide.
Automation and mechanization as a response to the labor shortage, as well as the technological breakthrough of MUNCKHOF harvesting machines, were key highlights of the of the speech by Han Smits, director and founder of Munckhof Fruit Tech Innovators (Netherlands), which is represented in Ukraine by the EFT GROUP group of companies.
The speaker informed about the modern possibilities of mechanized harvesting, the effectiveness of the use of specialized equipment in horticulture, and the practical results of its implementation in conditions of workforce shortage.
Mark Kuzminsky, a representative of EFT GROUP, spoke about methods of protection against spring frosts and modern crop-protection technologies from EFT GROUP, which help producers of horticultural and berry products maintain the quality and quantity of the crop in difficult weather conditions.
Solutions for shock freezing and refrigeration complexes
Technical Director of the company Kholod-Engineering Ivan Pugachev spoke about the company`s activities, participation in the conference and cooperation with industry clients:
“Our company is an engineering company and specializing in the supply of European-level refrigeration equipment, including heat exchange and compressor equipment. We install systems, build refrigeration complexes of various capacities, shock-freezing chambers and tunnel freezing lines- these are the core areas of our activities. A significant part of our work also involves consulting support for the design of berry-processing facilities and frozen product manufacturing plants. We provide comprehensive solutions for the organization of shock-freezing processes – from selecting materials and technical parameters to developing the overall production concepts. This expertise is what we are presenting at the conference. We regularly participate in specialized industry events, so both our current partners and potential clients are present here. During the exhibition, we have already met clients to whom we have previously supplied equipment. For example, the company “SAV AGRO PARTNER” from Manevychi distract of Volyn region has been our client for several years. This year, we plan to implement another project – the construction of a frozen product storage facility with a capacity of up to 1.5 thousand tons. An important area of our work remains the service of the installed equipment. We also established new contacts: we have currently received three or four requests for technical calculations. Overall, the conference provides a high level of professional content and creates effective opportunities for establishing new business contacts and further cooperation.”
Technology and equipment exhibition
In addition to the conference program, a technology and equipment exhibition for berry and vegetable production was held, presenting about 50 companies with exhibition stands.
The event program also included presentations and tastings of products of conference partners. The main wine partner was TM KRITSKI WINERY, which presented its own line of wines. Participants were also able to taste products from the Opillia brewery and Bonifruit, a producer of berry products, which showcased samples of processed berry products.
Among the conference participants who took part in the technology exhibition were companies representing various segments of the horticulture and berry industry:
– Nursery producers and suppliers of planting matirials included: “FRUTEK”, “De Kemp Ukraine”, “Novosad”, farms “Gadz”, “Gulin”, “Voloshyn” and “Fruktovy Sad AT”
– Manufactures and installers of irrigation systems were represented by “Eucalypt”, “PROFPOLIV”, “AQUATEC”, “Progress Engineering” and “Sens Agro”, offering modern solutions for effective irrigation of orchards and berry plantations.
– Companies providing equipment for freezing, processing, sorting, packaging, and storage of fruit and vegetable products included: Hortusys, Insolar-Cold, Insortex, Sorter-Pack, ICL, Uniferix, Klioma Service, Rosana, Cold Engineering, Intermet, MAS Systems, Planeta Plastic, 4 Stykhii, Tolsma, Agro Mel, Alfainterplast, RalkoTechnik, Petrutsalek, K.Tex LLC and Lotplas.
– Suppliers of crop protection and plant nutrition products included: Ecoorganic, Timak Agro Ukraine, BTU, Summit Agro, Binfield, Libra Agro, Biochem Agro, Bionormik, Syngenta, Zakhidny Bug, Agrisol, Vitera and Rich Mineral.
Energy and technological solutions were presented by Yasno, EcoTekhnologii, and DGS Ukraine.
Technologies for vegetables and berries at the exhibition
Olga Reshetnyk, business development manager of Tolsma Teknik, spoke about the company`s participation in the exhibition and the results of communication with clients:
“We constantly participate in exhibitions organized by the media group “Technologies and Innovations”. Today, our company specializes mainly in vegetables and solutions for storing borscht sets. At the same time, we offer solutions for berry products, in particular, shock freezing and drying, first of all, drying. During the event, we met with clients who are looking for solutions for drying, as well as those who are planning to organize product storage for the next year. This allows us to find new partners and establish contacts with potential customers. The impressions from the first day are positive. We are satisfied with the organization, the intensity of the event and the number of participants. This is our first trip to the western part of Ukraine, and we got the opportunity to get acquainted with a large number of new companies, exchange experience and communicate with clients. We also shared our own experience with the equipment we are presenting and received valuable feedback from participants. Expectations remain positive.”
Charity auction in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
At the end of the conference day, traditionally during the war, a Charity auction of goods and services of conference partners took place in cooperation with our partners. This time, more than 66 000 UAH was raised to support the artillery unit performing combat missions in the Sumy direction. Vasyl Horbach, the son of an agronomist from the company GarBerry, and Serhiy Horbach, a permanent partner and participant in the events of the Technologies and Innovations media group, who also spoke at the conferences, has been serving since the first days of the full-scale invasion. More than 16 partner companies took part in the Charity auction.
We sincerely thank everyone who provided their lots to support this initiative: “AQUATEC”, “BINFIELD”, farm “GAZD”, “UniferX”, “Vitera”, “Timac Agro”, “Klioma Service”, “LIBRA AGRO”, “Rosana”, “Rich Mineral”, “RalcoTechnic” and “Valentyn”. “YASNO” joined the initiative by providing branded puzzles “SUMMIT-AGRO UKRAINE” – a set of “Agrosamurai” for work in the agricultural sector.
Leonid Chebanov, associate professor at the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, donated a professional book for the auction. It should be noted that the lot from TM “KRITSKI WINERY” became special and truly unique – the pride of the winery, dessert wine “Spokusnytsia” from the Irshai Oliver variety, aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
February 27 — Business tour to the leading farms of the region
The third day – included a business tour to successful enterprises of the Ternopil region. The participants visited the farm GADZ — a vivid example of vertically integrated agribusiness, which
combines modern intensive gardens, its own nursery, storage, processing and export of products with high added value. The guests walked through the apple orchard, visited greenhouses where blueberries grow in pots, and saw the modern production of juices, apple chips, a sorting line and a fruit washing facility. The tour allowed them to see the full production chain — from the garden to the finished product.
During the business tour, participants had the opportunities to get acquainted with the infrastructure of a current intensive orchard, where the representatives of EFT Group presented the practical experience of the farm Hadz in implementing trellis system, installing anti-hail nets, and mechanizing the harvesting process. The participants were also shown greenhouse complexes and presented modern irrigation systems from Eucalyptus P Company. In addition, AGROTRANCER solutions were showcased – a system for automating the processes of harvesting, storage, sorting and sales of horticultural and berry products. The system’s capabilities were presented by Oleh Knol, a representative of Digital Innovations Company.
The second location was the Fayna Polyana cooperative, which unites 153 berry producers on over 100 hectares. The cooperative specializes in growing raspberries, strawberries and other berries and has its own facilities for freezing, sorting and storage. During the business tour, the participants got acquainted with all production processes: from processing and sorting to product composition. It should be noted the recently expanded sorting chamber and the 160 kW solar panels installed on the roof of the production facility in 2025. The cooperative demonstrates an effective model for integrating berry production and processing.
Feedback from a participant of the HortiTech Ukraine 2026 conference business tour
We, farm LEO AGRO 2022, have been growing strawberries for about ten years. This season will be our second in large-scale cultivation: currently the planting area is one hectare, mainly early and medium varieties – Rumba, Jolie, as well as added Marmelada and Letitia. In greenhouses measuring 9 × 30 meters, we plan to plant remontant varieties Anya and Murano. I learned about the conference from social networks, because I follow the activities of other gardeners and berry growers. We were presented on the second day, February 26, and today we are visiting the business tour on February 27 to get acquainted with the processing and freezing of products. Yesterday I spent the whole day in the lecture hall. The information was extremely useful; I managed to gain a lot of practical knowledge. I especially remembered the speech of Mykola Teteruk, head of the agricultural advisory service AgroCare/Green Agro Solutions, who spoke in detail about market analysis, goal setting, and implementation of business plans. It was also interesting to learn about the experience of colleagues from abroad. In particular, Jeremy Darby from the UK shared practical aspects of growing strawberries in unheated greenhouses. The presentations were accompanied by slides and videos, which made the material clear and understandable. Today, during the business tour, we have the opportunity to see in practice how the production and processing of berries is organized. This allows us to better understand the processes and evaluate ways to implement such solutions in our farm. In general, participation in the conference and business tour was very useful and inspiring for the further development of our business,” — Oksana Chorna, Deputy Head of the farm LEO AGRO 2022.
February 25 — Berry Fruit Academy
“Refreshing the Farm 2026: Marginal Crops and Working Models”
On the eve of the HortiTech Ukraine 2026 conference, a practical training intensive was held as part of the Berry Fruit Academy – a school of knowledge that brings harvest. During the first block, dedicated to strawberries and raspberries, international berry consultant Iryna Kobrynets spoke about whether these crops are truly a marginal business or is it just an illusion of high profitability. “We analyzed the work of berry growers over the past seasons in order to avoid or minimize mistakes in the future. And this is not only about the coming year, but the work in this area overall. We talked about what needs to be paid attention to when establishing production, diversification, and making management decisions at the stage of creating an enterprise. Many of those present saw these mistakes in themselves, some have even already corrected them, or will work on them in the future. I am convinced that such work and technological production can ensure the future success of an agricultural enterprise,” noted Iryna Kobrynets.
The topic “Apple: an orchard as a business operation” was revealed by agricultural consultant, master of plant growing and agricultural management Anna Sakhonchyk.
In the block about greenhouse vegetables in 2026 – cucumber, cherry tomato, pepper, greens – a practical expert in modern agricultural technologies Olena Boltovska focused on production controllability.
At the end of the day, the experts, together with the participants, analyzed what they heard and discussed real scenarios for the development of farms in 2026.
During the event, a presentation and tasting of Ukrainian wines by GIGI winery – the Wine Partner of the event – took place.
Calendar of events of the Media Group “Technologies and Innovations” for 2026
APRIL 2-3 Beer&Craft Drink Forum 2026: BEER. DRINKS. TECHNOLOGIES, Ternopil
MAY 27-28 Fruit&Nut Business Forum 2026: Stone Fruits, Pome Fruits and Nuts. From the orchard to the market: technologies, export, processing, Vinnytsia
SEPTEMBER 17-18 AgroBerry&Veg 2026: BERRY AND VEGETABLE BUSINESS. Technologies, innovations, success, Rivne
OCTOBER 22-23 AgroProcessing Forum From the Land to the Finished Prdocuct. Value – Added Technologies. Turning a Harvest into a Brand or How a Harvest Becomes a Brand. Public tasting of direct-pressed juices from domestic producers, Lviv
10-11 DECEMBER SmartBerry 2026: TECHNOLOGIES. INNOVATIONS. SUCCESS. The main berry event of the year, Rivne
10-11 DECEMBER Congress. The Power of Cold: Effective Solutions for Business. Freezing and cold logistics.
