Andriy Lukyanenko

Chief Operating Officer, Board Member @Grain Alliance

UA

Increased crop yields significantly through targeted technology and agronomic changes: corn from 6.5 to 8.5 t/ha (+31%), soybeans from 1.9 to 3.0 t/ha (+58%), sunflower from 2.2 to 2.9 t/ha (+32%), and winter wheat from 5.2 to 6.2 t/ha (+19%).• Managed hectares of annual trial fields, covering 6 crop types, 30+ hybrids and varieties, and testing 15+ inputs (fertilizers, crop protection, biologics) under research protocols aligned with scientific standards.• Executed 3-year trial of high-oleic sunflower hybrids, resulting in full adoption across 100% of sunflower acreage with premium pricing:+$110/MT in 2024 across total sunflower yield.• Introduced variable-rate planting and daily sensor monitoring, leading to a 0.7 t/ha yield increase in corn, 5% seed savings, and up to 15% fertilizer savings across digitally coded fields.• Reduced fuel consumption by 20% over 2 years via the installation of 300 telematics devices and launched autonomous tillage on 55••••00 hp) tractors, cutting soil cultivating time by 25%.• Managed up to 65% of total annual operating expenses, introducing a structured purchasing calendar for €35M+ in inputs, resulting in optimized procurement and timing.• Led procurement and seasonal deployment of up to 55 combines, 350 trucks, 6 planters, 4 helicopters/gliders, 20 drones, and 4 sprayers across 4 regional production hubs.• Operational setup of “Transped” grain elevator in Slovakia, including equipment procurement, GPS/tolling installation, and recruitment of 10 operations staff and drivers to ensure wartime logistics continuity.• Built internal R&D, QA, and production infrastructure, including a field laboratory (500+ trials/year), micro-fertilizer production unit (50 MT/year).• Improved milk output from 19 to 30 L/day over 5 years across farms without automation; upgraded Q to “Extra grade” and negotiated annual milk price increases of 7–20%.• Trained over 60 agri/engineers and 100+ machinery operators annually.