Astra Agricultural Construction Alliance is holding a series of “Spring 2016: key challenges and how to solve them” conferences to give agricultural producers practical help. The first conference took place on 22 March on the outskirts of Kyiv, at the “Villa Vita

One of the main topics discussed at the conference was the impact of global-warming-related processes (rising average daily temperatures, less precipitation, less snow, greater temperature swings) on agriculture and how farmers are adapting to changing conditions.

The conference was opened by Ihor Hubariev, general director of ASA “Astra”.

Vazira Martazinova, Dr. of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, professor and head of the climate research and long-term weather forecasting department at the UkrHMI institute, gave an interesting and highly informative talk. Among other things, she explained that global warming processes are seriously affecting Ukraine too. For example, across most of the country’s territory, April temperatures will exceed the norm by 1-3 degrees, while precipitation will be no more than 80% of normal. May and June will also offer little relief.

Astra Agricultural Construction Alliance is holding a series of “Spring 2016: key challenges and how to solve them” conferences to give agricultural producers practical help. The first conference took place on 22 March on the outskirts of Kyiv, at the “Villa Vita — photo 2

Forecasters’ predictions have held true in past years too, so the trends discussed at the conference are relevant to farmers across the country.

Climate change is forcing farmers to look for new soil-cultivation methods, improve their machinery, and pay more attention to irrigation and crop protection.

Astra Agricultural Construction Alliance is holding a series of “Spring 2016: key challenges and how to solve them” conferences to give agricultural producers practical help. The first conference took place on 22 March on the outskirts of Kyiv, at the “Villa Vita — photo 3

Innovative soil-cultivation solutions, presented by Attila Naradi, owner and general director of the FraMest plant (Hungary), can help here.

Using FraMest machinery helps retain moisture in the soil and reduce the number of passes needed (which is very relevant for Ukraine right now).

Astra Agricultural Construction Alliance is holding a series of “Spring 2016: key challenges and how to solve them” conferences to give agricultural producers practical help. The first conference took place on 22 March on the outskirts of Kyiv, at the “Villa Vita — photo 4

By combining Western and Eastern experience, Attila Naradi’s company has managed to create machines that it now offers to Ukrainian farmers as well.

Astra Agricultural Construction Alliance is holding a series of “Spring 2016: key challenges and how to solve them” conferences to give agricultural producers practical help. The first conference took place on 22 March on the outskirts of Kyiv, at the “Villa Vita — photo 5

“I want to help agricultural producers understand the need to change their approach to soil cultivation and show them how they can genuinely save moisture in the soil, as well as money. We have been producing these kinds of machines for 10 years now, and they have proven this is a reality. Those who use our equipment look at soil cultivation differently and can save far more money,” said Attila Naradi.

Astra Agricultural Construction Alliance is holding a series of “Spring 2016: key challenges and how to solve them” conferences to give agricultural producers practical help. The first conference took place on 22 March on the outskirts of Kyiv, at the “Villa Vita — photo 6

Olena Peltek, Berthoud plant representative in Ukraine

Olena Peltek, Berthoud’s representative in Ukraine, focused on domestic farmers’ pressing need to improve crop treatment through the use of quality equipment. She reported that this year there is a marked rise in demand for crop-protection machinery.

Astra Agricultural Construction Alliance is holding a series of “Spring 2016: key challenges and how to solve them” conferences to give agricultural producers practical help. The first conference took place on 22 March on the outskirts of Kyiv, at the “Villa Vita — photo 7

Ihor Kopanytsia, a growing-technology expert for the Central-Western region at Bayer LLC, spoke about the specifics of caring for winter grain and rapeseed crops in spring 2016.

Serhii Kurbatov, senior business strategy manager at AgroGeneration, reported on the situation on global markets and its impact on agricultural product prices in Ukraine in 2016.

Farmers also shared their practical experience at the conference.

Astra Agricultural Construction Alliance is holding a series of “Spring 2016: key challenges and how to solve them” conferences to give agricultural producers practical help. The first conference took place on 22 March on the outskirts of Kyiv, at the “Villa Vita — photo 8

And for those who could not make it to the conference in Kyiv, there is a chance to take part in the event and learn more about its materials on 24 March 2016 in Cherkasy. The conference will be held at the “Apelsyn” hotel and restaurant complex (145 Frunze St, Cherkasy).

Directions, GPS coordinates: 49.4351135, 32.0814741

Tel.: 050 448 57 62