Farmer Yuriy Syurma from the village of Vynogradivka plans to establish a greenhouse complex in the Bolgrad community. The Bolgrad City Council has supported his initiative, and after a public land auction, Yuriy has secured the right to lease eight hectares of land for his agricultural project. This information comes from Rayon.Bolgrad, citing the city council.
Yuriy Syurma has six years of experience in farming, specializing in the cultivation of organic vegetables without the use of chemicals. Last year, he successfully harvested from three hectares and decided to expand his operations.
“I wanted to scale up, so I approached the city council. They supported my idea, organized the auction, and I managed to win,” Yuriy Syurma shared.
The farmer plans to grow zucchinis, strawberries, watermelons, corn, and tomatoes. All products will be organic, as he believes this is a crucial challenge in a region where traditional agrochemicals dominate.
“We want to bring back the true taste of vegetables to Ukrainians and restore trust in food. We want people to know that it’s not just ‘water with foam’, but a natural product grown with care,” the farmer emphasizes.
The first harvest from the new plot is expected after the completion of preparatory work. This year, the farm will focus on setting up irrigation, preparing the soil, and developing infrastructure. Yuriy also thanked the mayor, Serhiy Dymitriyev, for his assistance with organizational matters, particularly regarding water supply.
In the long run, the project will create 20–30 permanent jobs for local residents.
“Don’t hesitate to approach the authorities with your ideas. If one door doesn’t open, another will definitely be found,” Yuriy advises those who dream of starting their own business.
The Bolgrad City Council emphasizes that the development of local entrepreneurship and support for proactive residents is one of their priorities.