Forbes and Latifundist to present study on strategies of Ukraine’s largest agricultural companies

On February 26 in Kyiv, Forbes Agro will bring together owners and top executives of agricultural companies focused on scaling their businesses and increasing capitalization.

This year’s central theme will be how to build strategy amid EU restrictions, high-risk logistics, and climate challenges.

Key topics at Forbes Agro 2026 include:

• The first presentation of a joint Forbes and Latifundist study on the strategies of Ukraine’s 100 largest agricultural companies;
• Logistics under wartime pressure: diversification of export routes, in-house transport capacity, and alternative markets;
• The real “entry ticket” cost to the EU market and the investment payback horizon;
• Climate and capital: investing in irrigation, new crops, or shifting regional presence;
• Automation, traceability, and AI as risk management tools in agriculture;
• Engagement with investors, banks, and international financial institutions (IFIs).

Speakers at Forbes Agro 2026 include:

• Vaclav Smil, Distinguished Professor at the University of Manitoba and one of the world’s most influential analysts in energy and agriculture;
• Oleg Zapletniuk, CEO of TAS Agro;
• Serhii Kalkutin, Logistics Director at NIBULON;
• Kostiantyn Tkachenko, Editor-in-Chief of Latifundist.com.

Tickets are available via the link.