Dow Seeds in Ukraine becomes a legal entity

Dow Seeds, the seed breeding division of Dow AgroSciences, one of the world's largest agricultural businesses, reinforces its commitment to the Ukrainian seed market with the opening of the Dow AgroSciences Ukrainian entity, as of January 1, 2016. This move will provide Ukrainian farmers and seed vendors with direct access to Dow Seeds' innovative business models and premium hybrids. Additionally, Dow Seeds' new legal status will grant enhanced flexibility through payments in the local currency and much shorter delivery times.

This is an important milestone for Dow Seeds Europe in its strategy to grow and establish a long-term and sustainable business throughout the region. In 2010, the brand commenced its commercial activities in Ukraine with just one person overseeing the ramp-up phase of Dow Seeds' sales organization from their parent company's Kyiv representation. Five years later and backed by considerable market success, Dow Seeds Ukraine now has a sales force of 11 and is ready to move the business to the next level.

"Healthy nutrition is clearly on the rise," said Brian Fife, General Manager of Dow Seeds Europe. "And farmers are recognizing the business opportunities of high-oleic oils, especially in Ukraine. We have established a leading position here for both high-oleic sunflowers in just five years."