Garlic market in Ukraine. Problems and prospects for development

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to conduct a review of the garlic market in Ukraine, identify the main problems, assess production capabilities and determine areas for improving efficiency in the future. Methods. To achieve the goal, the following methods were used in the work process: mathematical- statistical, grouping, abstract-logical, dialectical method of cognition. Results. The current state of garlic production in Ukraine is considered. The share of this crop in the total sown areas and gross vegetable production is established, data on the location of garlic production in different natural and climatic zones of Ukraine and individual categories of farms are provided. The reasons that hinder the effective development of this segment of the vegetable market are identified, which include: the use of outdated technologies and the practical absence of innovations; insufficient number of necessary capacities for processing, packaging, storage and processing, lack of professional branding and effective infrastructure, low development of agrologistics. The general strategy and priority areas of scientific support for garlic production in the future in the context of integration processes are outlined. Conclusions. The analysis of vegetable crop production in Ukraine shows that the share of the “garlic” sector in the total area of vegetable crops is 5%, and in gross harvests – about 2%. The total deficit of garlic production volumes to scientifically substantiated consumption norms is 2.6 thousand tons. It was established that the main production of garlic in Ukraine is concentrated in the Western, Central and Northern regions. The greatest reduction in production volumes occurred in the Southern and Eastern regions of Ukraine, which are located in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine or where hostilities were waged. Further development of garlic production in Ukraine should be directed towards highly intensive production based on the introduction of new high-yielding varieties and hybrids, with high taste characteristics and scientific support. At the same time, in the future, technical re-equipment of the vegetable growing industry, development of information support systems, creation of marketing services and development of market infrastructure are necessary.