The Ukraine Pulse Association was established in 2015 to unite Ukrainian farmers and processors, as well as experts and scholars on agriculture and trade, and other stakeholders, to further the development of the country’s pulse industry.
Antonina is the Association’s first president. In this interview, she discusses the role her organization plays in the nation’s pulse sector and provides an overview of the country’s pulse production, exports and consumption.
How did you get involved in the pulse industry? 0:30
What is the role of Ukraine Pulse Association? 1:14
What are the major pulse crops grown in Ukraine? 1:50
What changed in Ukraine that led to the increase in pulse production? 2:26
When do you usually plant and harvest pulses in Ukraine? 3:09
What are the expectations for this year? 3:36
What are the trends for domestic consumption? 4:32
How are pulses consumed in Ukraine? 4:54
Could you tell us about the MOU that was signed with the GPC in Pulses 2019 and what it means for Ukraine’s pulse industry? 5:16
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