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Over 80% of agricultural companies raised salaries by 10–20%, but hiring has become more difficult than last year

Staff shortages in Ukraine’s agricultural sector have become a long-term feature of the market that companies will have to manage for years to come. This is the conclusion reached by Agrohub analysts based on the results of a labour market study in the agricultural sector for the first half of 2026. The study involved 16 agricultural holdings with a combined land bank of 2.2 million hectares, representing crop production, livestock farming and grain elevators.

How War, Climate Change and Labour Shortages Reshaped the Economics of the 2025 Agricultural Season

Despite the war-related discount, labour shortages, climate change and significant regional differences in yields, the profitability of Ukraine’s agricultural sector stabilised in 2025 at around the level of the previous season. This is shown by the results of a joint study by Agrohub and UCAB.

From Standalone Technologies to Systemic Management: How Ukrainian Agriculture Is Going Digital

Land is becoming more expensive, labour resources are shrinking, and competition in global markets is intensifying. Under these conditions, agricultural companies are being forced to look for new sources of growth and efficiency. In her column for AgroPortal, Oksana Bobrova explains what will shape the sector’s development in the coming years.

Agrohub Conducts Its First Study of Commercial Functions in Agribusiness, with the Highest Incomes Recorded in Grain and Oilseed Sales

Agrohub has conducted its first study of income levels and the functional structure of commercial departments in agribusiness. The analysis covered three key areas: sales, third-party procurement of grain and oilseeds, and commercial logistics.

Agrohub Assesses Agricultural Production Efficiency in the 2025 Season: Forecast EBITDA at $410/ha

Agrohub has conducted the first wave of its study on the efficiency and performance of key crop production in the 2025 season. According to the analysis, forecast EBITDA stands at $410/ha. The study involved 10 agricultural holdings with a combined land bank of 1.5 million hectares.

Tractor Operators’ Monthly Income Continued to Rise in 2025, Up 12% Year-on-Year — Agrohub Research

The median total monthly income of tractor operators (excluding bonuses) rose to UAH 31,600, nearly 12% higher than in 2024. These findings come from the annual Agrohub HR360 Benchmarking.

Agricultural Driver Payroll Costs Rose by 16% in 2025 — Agrohub Research

Payroll costs for drivers in the agricultural sector increased by 16% in 2025 compared with 2024, reaching UAH 56.2 per hectare. These findings come from a study conducted by Agrohub.

83% of Agricultural Companies Plan to Raise Employee Incomes in 2026, Most by 10–15% — Agrohub Study

At the end of 2025, Agrohub surveyed agricultural market participants about their plans to revise salaries in 2026. The study involved 18 holdings with a combined land bank of 2.2 million hectares and around 100 grain elevators.

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