Ukraine confirmed opening new platform – eKonoply – on March 10, 2025, with the goal of revolutionizing the industrial hemp sector. A major step in modernizing and guaranteeing the openness of the hemp industry is the eKonoply platform, which was created by the Ukrainian Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation. This project has the potential to simplify industrial hemp registration, production, and processing, creating opportunities for expansion and cross-border cooperation.
Vision of the eKonoply
Ukraine’s agricultural potential has long been clear, and the launch of the eKonoply system demonstrates the country’s commitment to recovering the hemp sector. Restoring Ukraine’s position as a leader in industrial hemp production and lowering the likelihood of corruption and misuse in the hemp industry are the two objectives. Ukraine’s Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Vitaliy Koval, has pointed out that industrial hemp has a wide range of possible uses, from the production of food to paper to lightweight industries. Due to its high profit margin and specialized market, hemp is a desirable target for innovation and investment.
eKonoply: key features
Through a series of specialized modules, the eKonoply system is a comprehensive platform created to streamline and control the hemp business. It ensures effective activity management by making enterprise registration easier for legal companies engaged in hemp production and processing. The seed and harvest tracking guarantees constant quality control. However, the land management module encourages openness and legal compliance in the use of land for hemp growing. The portal also makes laboratory research data accessible, which aids in industry standards and product development. An interactive map that shows the locations of cultivation allows stakeholders to efficiently track production trends and geographic distribution, and users can create comprehensive reports on production and processing to help with well-informed decision-making.
Transparency and efficiency
The eKonoply system’s integration with current government registries is among its most noteworthy features. These include the National Land Cadastre and the State Register of Legal Entities, which guarantee that all parties involved function within an open and responsible framework. Furthermore, the website facilitates the tracking and management of hemp seeds and planting materials by integrating with Ukraine’s National Register of Plant Varieties.
Delays caused by bureaucracy are greatly decreased by this integration. It used to take up to three months to get a license for industrial hemp cultivation. However, the new system eliminates the need for complicated permits or restrictions by allowing enterprises to register directly in the hemp industry register.
International support for eKonoply
International partners collaborated to put the eKonoply system into use. The project, which is a component of the Swiss government EGAP program, also involves participation from the European Union’s “Institutional Reform and Small-Scale Agricultural Policy in Ukraine” effort. Building the system takes a lot less time and money thanks to the Diya.Engine platform, which was created by the Ministry of Digital Transformation.
Impact on the Ukrainian hemp industry
The launch of eKonopl should significantly impact hemp business in Ukraine. The approach will draw more domestic and foreign companies to the industry by increasing efficiency and transparency. As a result, hemp farming and processing will expand, supporting the development of a sector with huge potential.
The platform will produce useful statistical and analytical data. It may guide industry trends and governmental decisions, in addition to strengthening the hemp sector. Given the potential of hemp in industries like textiles, construction materials, and pharmaceuticals, the digitization of the sector may open up new markets and offer financial prospects to Ukrainian farmers and companies.
eKonoply: opportunities & difficulties
Despite being a major milestone, eKonoply’s launch is not without its difficulties. The wide acceptance of the system by farmers, companies, and other hemp sector players is essential to its success. To guarantee that all users can take full advantage of the system’s capabilities, ongoing support and training will be necessary. Maintaining regulatory control will also be necessary to make sure the industry stays compliant with international standards and operates within legal frameworks.
However, the hemp industry appears to have a bright future. All thanks to the strong support of the Ukrainian government and foreign partners. The eKonoply system is a dedication to sustainability, innovation, and global competitiveness in addition to being a digital improvement.
The eKonoply system’s launch in Ukraine represents a revolutionary breakthrough in the modernization of the nation’s hemp sector. The platform should improve accessibility, efficiency, and transparency, strengthening Ukraine’s position in the global industrial hemp industry. The system has the ability to influence the hemp industry’s future in Ukraine and abroad. It develops popularity, opening up new business prospects and encouraging innovation in a quickly expanding field.