A new agricultural initiative is taking shape in the Bolhrad region of southern Ukraine, where local farmer Yurii Siurma is preparing to develop an 8-hectare greenhouse complex dedicated to organic vegetable production. Building on a successful trial on a 3-hectare plot, Siurma is now expanding its efforts to a larger scale.
The greenhouse will produce crops such as zucchini, strawberries, watermelon, corn, and tomatoes — all grown without synthetic fertilizers or chemical treatments. Siurma notes that this type of farming remains rare in the region, where conventional produce often contains elevated nitrate levels. "We want to give people a choice, for the sake of their health," he said. For him, the project is not only a commercial venture but also a way to rebuild trust in food quality and encourage more sustainable agricultural practices.
While the first harvest is not expected until future seasons, work on the site has already begun. This year's focus is on preparing the land — installing irrigation systems, improving soil conditions, and laying the groundwork for future infrastructure.
The project is expected to create 20 to 30 permanent jobs.
Source: gromada.org.ua
