The Ukrainian Agri Council (UAC) invites agricultural producers, representatives of seed companies, agronomists, consultants, scientists, and all participants of the agricultural sector to take part in the informational online event "Sweet Corn: Modern Breeding, Hybrid Selection, and Technologies."

Date: August 7, 2026

Time: 16:00–18:00

Format: online (Zoom)

Organizer: Ukrainian Agri Council (UAC)

Sweet corn remains one of the most promising vegetable crops, the demand for which grows every year both in Ukraine and on international markets. Successful production increasingly depends on the correct selection of hybrids, modern breeding solutions, innovative cultivation technologies, and an understanding of market development trends.

During the event, participants will get acquainted with the latest achievements of Ukrainian and global sweet corn breeding, learn about innovative areas of the crop's development and current market trends in the countries of Eastern Europe, and receive practical recommendations from leading industry experts.

The event program:

• the current state and prospects for the development of sweet corn breeding;
• innovative achievements of Ukrainian breeding and the creation of unique colored hybrids;
• new breeding solutions and prospects for promoting Ukrainian genetics on the international market;
• current trends in the development of the sweet corn market in the countries of Eastern Europe;
• international experience in the development of breeding and production;
• prospects for the development of sweet corn production in Ukraine;
• experts' answers to participants' questions.

Speakers:

• Mykhailo Nahorniak — Director of the "MNAGOR" company.
• Hryhorii Ivanov — Regional Manager of HM.CLAUSE in the countries of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Baltics.

Moderator: Oleksandr Valebnyi, coordinator of the UAC seed production development project.

Registration is mandatory: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9uYqzjj4TmS31n_X3NjGpw

After filling out the registration form, the link to participate will be automatically sent to the email address provided.

Event participants will receive electronic certificates.

The event is held by the Ukrainian Agri Council (UAC) within the framework of a project on the development of strategic partnership in the field of seed production with the support of the U.S. Government, provided through the AGRO Program.