Sowing campaign has already started in 20 regions of Ukraine. This statement was made by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. According to the PM, this is really positive news, because at the same time last year sowing campaign began in only 15 regions.

"Today, our farmers are no less courageous and loyal to their front. Behind them is the future food security of the country and the world. We thank them for their courage and dedication", the Head of Government said.

At the same time, Denys Shmyhal stressed that the state is cautiously optimistic about the area under spring crops. According to available data, sowing can be carried out on 6 million hectares of land. This is 80% of the area sown last year.

Moreover, the Prime Minister underlined that the Ukrainian food industry will expand new capacities and hire new employees due to the state order for social products. We are talking about 300 such companies.

"The country buys 10 million food packages for Ukrainians who are in frontline cities, and then distributes them to people for free. These packages encapsulate more than 10 key products", the Head of Government added.

According to the Prime Minister, 100% of cereals, pasta, oil, milk and sugar have been purchased. We also continue to purchase canned food, grain, bakery products, tea and coffee and other food. As Denys Shmyhal underscored, Ukrzaliznytsia and Ukrposhta in synergy the with civil-military administrations are already delivering and distributing all these packages to people.

The Head of Government also emphasized that the Government will also soon consider and approve a separate loan product for retail chains to revive their cooperation with Ukrainian producers.