Agriculture[edit]

Ukrainian wheat harvest.

Although typically known as the industrial base of the Soviet Union agriculture is a large part of Ukraine's economy. In 2008 the sector accounted for 8.29% of the country's GDP and by 2012 has grown to 10.43% of the GDP. Agriculture accounted for $13.98 billion value added to the economy of Ukraine in 2012, however despite being a top 10 world producer of several crops such as wheat and corn Ukraine still only ranks 24 out of 112 nations measured in terms of overall agricultural production.^[39][40] Ukraine is the world's largest producer of sunflower oil,^[41] a major global producer of grain and sugar, and future global player on meat and dairy markets. It is also one of the largest producers of nuts. Ukraine also produces more natural honey than any other European country and is one of the world's largest honey producers, an estimated 1.5% of its population is involved in honey production, therefore Ukraine has the highest honey per capita production rate in the world.^[42] Because Ukraine possesses 30% of the world's richest black soil, its agricultural industry has a huge potential. However, farmland remains the only major asset in Ukraine that is not privatized.^[43] The agricultural industry in Ukraine is already highly profitable, with 40-60% profits,^[43] but according to analysts its outputs could still rise up to fourfold.^[44]

Ukraine is the world's 6th largest, 5th if not including the EU as a separate state, producer of corn in the world and the 3rd largest corn exporter in the world. In 2012 Ukraine signed a contract with China, the world's largest importer of corn, to supply China with 3 million tonnes of corn annually at market price, the deal also included a $3 billion line of credit extension from China to Ukraine.^[45][46]

In 2014 Ukraine total grain crop was estimated to be record 64 million metric tons, however as several regions are claiming their independence due to the War in Donbass and the Crimea Crisis the actual available crop yield was closer to 60.5 million metric tons. By October Ukrainian grain exports reached 11 million metric tons. Due to the decline of the metallurgy industry, Ukraine's top export in prior years, as a result of the War in Donbass agricultural products accounted for the nation's largest exported set of goods.^[47]

Information technology[edit]

Ukraine has a long-standing reputation as a major technology region, with a well-developed scientific and educational base. In March 2013 Ukraine ranks fourth in the world in number of certified IT professionals after the United States, India and Russia.^[48] On top of that, the experts recognize both quantitative and qualitative potential of the Ukrainian specialists. In 2011 the number of IT specialists working in the industry reached 25,000 people with 20% growth.^[49] The volume of the Ukrainian IT market in 2013 was estimated to be up to 3.6 billion US dollars.^[48][50]

3. My research work

You are telling your fellow-students what scientific research you are now working at. Much of researches still remain undone but your time is up because you have to make a report in 2 weeks. Share your concern with your fellow-students and tell them about your plans in the nearest future.

Everyone knows about military conflict in the west part of Ukraine. We hear everyday information about what our combats need from them, from political persons and volunteers. We hear about food, equipment, clothes. But not often we hear about necessity of drinking water. I can say, using my own experience, that this problem is really significant.

Now I work with developing the technology of water treatment in a field conditions. I’ve already done my diploma on these theme. But I didn’t want to stop an this. I want made some tests of these system and made it to ark and really help our guys.

In the project technology of drinking water was developed. The choice of technological scheme with cartridge filter elements and capillary membrane elements was grounde. Were selected raw materials, auxiliary materials in accordance with current standards and specifications.

3. Participation in Scientific Conference: Science of Ukraine

You have received an invitation to an International Conference “Innovations in Ukrainian Science and Engineering”. Give a five-minute report on “Science in Ukraine: past, present and future”.