Yesterday, May 11, a meeting chaired by the First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Taras Vysotsky was held with the participation of the SI “Derzhgruntokhorona” and heads of regional branches.
In his introductory speech, Taras Vysotsky thanked the institution for its active position on the preservation of the property complex and work in general during hostilities in the occupied territories and throughout Ukraine.
One of the main topics of discussion was the presence of mineral fertilizers on the market, which do not comply with DSTU and TC.
Thus, in particular, according to one of the branches of the State Soil Protection Agency, the results of laboratory tests established the facts of non-compliance of tested samples of mineral fertilizers “State Standards of Ukraine” (hereinafter – DSTU) and “Technical Conditions” (hereinafter – TC). This puts the food security of the state at risk.
It should be noted that:
– in 2020, 4.1% of the total number of tested samples did not comply with DSTU and TC;
– in 2021, 4.8% of the total number of tested samples did not comply with DSTU and TC;
– for four months of the current year 13.6% of the total number of samples did not comply with DSTU and TC.
In view of the above, and in order to prevent the purchase of substandard mineral fertilizers, agricultural producers must be extremely careful when concluding appropriate purchase agreements.
With the beginning of the Russian military aggression, the usual way of life has changed forever, we have to live and work in difficult times for our country. However, most branches of the SI “Derzhgruntokhorona” operate on a full-time basis. Orders for all types of research are performed continuously.
Summing up the meeting, Taras Vysotsky thanked and expressed support for the State Soil Protection Agency and its branches. He called to believe in victory and work for the good of our state.