“Today, agribusiness requires fast solutions, relevant practical knowledge, and continuous professional development. That is why I would like to draw your attention to one of the most promising initiatives in professional education for agribusiness—AgriAcademy.org. It is a unique educational platform that brings together Ukraine’s agribusiness community and provides modern, practice-oriented knowledge through free online courses developed by leading experts from Ukraine and around the world. It is designed for agribusiness professionals: business owners, managers, farmers, agronomists, veterinarians, and everyone interested in practical knowledge and increasing profitability,” emphasized Rodion Rybchynskyi, Head of the Association of Flour Millers of Ukraine and FAO UN grain market expert, during the panel discussion “Transformation of Grain Processing in the Context of European Integration.”
“Currently, the platform offers 23 free online courses in Ukrainian, developed with the support of the EBRD. Each course has been created in cooperation with leading Ukrainian and international experts, with a strong focus on practical value for business,” Rodion Rybchynskyi added.
The AgriAcademy presentation also took place during the conferences “Futurology of Grain Storage” and “Efficient Livestock and Poultry Production,” allowing the initiative to reach diverse audiences. Each conference was attended by 70 to 150 participants, and a QR code with direct access to AgriAcademy was displayed on screens in the Summit’s exhibition area every 15 minutes.
Among the speakers presenting the platform was Oleksandra Bondarska, Vice President of The Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders:
“AgriAcademy offers more than 300 hours of training. Upon completing a course, participants receive an official certificate. This is a real tool for the development of agribusiness entrepreneurs,” Oleksandra Bondarska noted while addressing livestock and poultry producers.
She also highlighted the course “African Swine Fever — Everything the Business Needs to Know.” “The course covers all key aspects related to African swine fever (ASF): from risk factors and main transmission pathways to effective prevention and response measures. Participants learn how the disease develops at an infected farm (based on the experience of affected enterprises), how to reduce risks for their own farms, as well as action protocols in case of suspicion and after outbreak eradication,” the expert added.
In addition, Oleksandra recommended producers take the “Fundamentals of Pig Health” course available on the platform. The course addresses animal health management and control throughout the entire production cycle, across different technological and age groups of pigs and disease categories. It also includes modules on quarantine measures and the development of herd health monitoring and vaccination programs.
The AgriAcademy platform was also presented by Sviatoslav Tkachenko, Board Member of the Ukrainian Elevator Association, during the “Futurology of Grain Storage” conference, to an audience of grain producers, processors, and exporters.
“AgriAcademy offers practical courses in agronomy, irrigation, processing, technology, berry production, livestock, crop production, veterinary medicine, and Eco topics: https://agriacademy.org/courses-catalog/. This spring, two new courses developed by specialists of the Astarta-Kyiv agro-industrial holding were added—Sunflower. Cultivation Technology and Sunflower. Biological Characteristics of the Crop,” noted Sviatoslav Tkachenko.
You can join free training right now at AgriAcademy.org.
The courses are designed to meet the practical needs of the sector and are delivered in Ukrainian, ensuring convenience, accessibility, and high learning effectiveness. Grow your business together with AgriAcademy—your reliable partner in implementing innovation and increasing efficiency.
The creation and management of the platform (including course development, study tours, etc.) are supported and financed by the EBRD, as well as by:
- the EBRD Multidonor Account for Ukraine’s Stabilisation and Sustainable Growth (donors: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union as the largest donor);
- the Republic of Ireland through the EBRD Small Business Impact Fund (other donors include Italy, Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Taipei China, and the United States of America);
- the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).