CHALLENGES AND CAPABILITIES OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF UKRAINE IN THE CONDITIONS OF WAR AND POST -WAR RECOVERY

The level of development of the agriculture and the food industry of Ukraine was studied. Ukraine is one of the world leaders of exports of cereals and oilseeds and expands trade of products added. The data on the losses of the agricultural sector caused by the war is systematized. Direct losses exceed $ 80 billion. USA. The state of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine is investigated, which influenced food security, as well as the development of neighboring countries. The migration crisis was the largest since World War II. The challenges of agricultural sector due to martial law were identified, the state and risks of exports were revealed. The exports of grain at the beginning of the war decreased by 60%, but grew thanks to effective management. The main risks are to violate the production, reduction of agricultural land, complication of logistics, the blocking of the maritime routes. The directions of development of food exports are proposed. The price situation in the food market is considered. Prices increased rapidly since the beginning of the war, were further somewhat stabilized. The possibilities of the agricultural sector, which consist of natural resources, interaction of the authorities and business, food assistance and the course on European integration, are evaluated. The progress of implementation of the Association Agreement with the EU are evaluated. In order to overcome the challenges, realize the opportunities of the agrarian sector of Ukraine actions on European integration, attracting their own resources and international assistance, innovative programs of modernization of production and food support are needed.