Ukraine Pulse&Soybean Association (UPSA) is a national association representing the interests of Ukrainian farmers and processors, agricultural experts and researchers, trading companies, financial institutions, and other stakeholders across one of the most important segments of the agricultural sector.
Our mission is to support the development of Ukraine’s soybean and pulse sector by steadily increasing production and processing. We build on the high productivity and nutritional value of soybeans and pulses, as well as growing demand in Ukraine and around the world.
Key priorities:
- Develop and implement programmes to advance Ukraine’s soybean and pulse sector in cooperation with research institutions, Ukrainian and international organisations, and other stakeholders.
- Advocate for the sector’s key issues at all relevant levels.
- Organise conferences, seminars, and field days to promote pulses and soybeans in Ukraine.
- Foster collaboration among professionals across the soybean and pulse value chain.
- Engage international experts to promote cooperation and the exchange of experience.
- Support the breeding of new varieties and the wider application of scientific advances.
- Help the sector grow and thrive amid challenging market conditions.