The influence of the situation with the land market in Ukraine on the food situation in Europe: current state and prospects

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the impact of the situation with the land market in Ukraine on the food situation in Europe, followed by the definition of the current state and prospects for the development of the land market. The relevance of this article is related to the fact that the agro-industrial complex of Ukraine exerts an influence on the food situation in other countries, which is due not only to connections in terms of the export of products from our country, but also to the creation of conditions for the production of certain means of production (agricultural machinery) certain products. However, in connection with the beginning of the war, the agro-industrial complex of Ukraine suffered significant losses and damages. The situation is further complicated by the fact that certain cultivated areas are mined or active combat operations are being carried out on them, as a result of which the harvest dates are shifted or it is impossible at all. All this has a negative impact on the food situation in Europe, because the importance of Ukraine for world food security is difficult to overestimate. Definitions of the concepts "land market" and "food market" are provided. The main tasks to be performed by the land market are highlighted. It is noted that Ukraine is one of the largest exporters of agricultural products in Europe. The importance of the export of agricultural products is emphasized, which is caused by the existing problems with the agricultural market in European countries. Factors affecting the state of the food situation in Europe have been determined. The steps taken by the European Union to avoid a food security crisis are summarized. A conclusion was made about the significant impact of the situation with the land market in Ukraine on the food situation in Europe, because the countries of the European Union are not able to independently ensure food security in the domestic market, which is caused primarily by unfavorable weather conditions in European countries, the quality of the land and the increase in population from other countries . In connection with the above-described situation with the land market in Ukraine, the European Union is trying in every possible way to support Ukrainian exports, which is mostly manifested in significant financial support. Under such conditions, the prospects for the development of the land market in Ukraine have quite significant potential.