The aim of the project is to increase the capacity of Ukraine’s authorities and agribusiness in climate-smart recovery of agriculture on reclaimed and demined land and to support ISO standards’ adaptation.
One challenge is that the production of major crops remains well below pre-war levels of 2016-2021. The extensive shelling has resulted in numerous shell craters scattered across vast areas of Ukraine, particularly affecting arable land, Ukraine’s renowned fertile black soils, chernozem.
The project aims to empower Ukraine’s agribusinesses and authorities with knowledge on nature-based solutions to effectively manage residual soil contaminants in shell craters, ensuring the safety of crops. Activities include analysis of soil samples and to compare results to soil quality standards.