Agriculture

Wednesday, July 20

Ukraine plans to stop grain export to Syria.

Ukraine plans to stop grain export to Syria. Ukraine may block the export of its grain to Syria due to the country’s purchase of the harvest looted by the Russians, said the Minister of Agricultural Policy, Mykola Solsky. According to the ...

Equipment for temporary grain storage is coming to Ukraine.

Equipment for temporary grain storage is coming to Ukraine. Specialized equipment for the temporary storage of grain crops will be delivered to Ukraine, said the First Deputy Minister of Agricultural Policy, Taras Vysotskyi. “We have confirmation from in...

Farmers will plant 30-60% fewer winter crops and might reduce corn production.

Farmers will plant 30-60% fewer winter crops and might reduce corn production. In 2022, Ukrainian farmers will sow 30-60% fewer winter grain crops than was planned. If Russia continues to block the main export route through Ukraine’s seaports, the world food crisis will worsen. ...

Monday, July 18

The USA and Saudi Arabia have agreed to help Ukraine with grain export.

The USA and Saudi Arabia have agreed to help Ukraine with grain export. During US President Joe Biden’s visit to the UAE, the countries signed 18 agreements and memorandums of cooperation in several areas, including energy, health care, investments, and space. Among...

Friday, July 15

In Istanbul, an agreement on opening the Ukrainian seaports has been reached.

In Istanbul, an agreement on opening the Ukrainian seaports has been reached. In Istanbul, representatives of Ukraine, the United Nations, the Russian Federation, and Turkey reached an agreement on unblocking three Ukrainian ports to export grain, reported the WSJ. In particula...

The largest Ukrainian agricultural company plans to import oil products.

The largest Ukrainian agricultural company plans to import oil products. Kernel, the agro-industrial group, wants to supply oil products, fertilizers, and other goods to Ukraine to overcome the shortage of agricultural production resources, announced the head of the Kernel...

Thursday, July 14

Turkey’s coordination center will control grain export from Ukraine seaports.

Turkey’s coordination center will control grain export from Ukraine seaports. Yesterday, at a meeting of the military delegations of the defense ministries of Turkey, Ukraine, Russia, and the UN delegation, an agreement was reached on technical issues regarding the export of g...

US analysts’ lower forecasts for wheat production in Ukraine.

US analysts’ lower forecasts for wheat production in Ukraine. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised its forecast downward for global wheat production for the 2022-23 marketing year. In Ukraine, the adjustment to the previous estimates amounted to a...

The Volyn region builds a dry port for the export of agricultural products.

The Volyn region builds a dry port for the export of agricultural products. The Volyn region is preparing to receive agricultural products and to store and transport them to European countries, reported Interfax-Ukraine. The Volyn region is building a large dry port for proce...

Tuesday, July 12

Ukraine’s recovery plan envisages $37B in agricultural sector investment.

Ukraine’s recovery plan envisages $37B in agricultural sector investment. Ukraine’s recovery plan for 2022-2032 consists of several projects in the farm sector, the implementation of which will require at least $37B in investments, reported Interfax-Ukraine. The plan also ...

Eight foreign vessels have entered Ukrainian ports for agricultural products.

Eight foreign vessels have entered Ukrainian ports for agricultural products. The first eight foreign ships arrived at Ukraine’s ports to be loaded with agricultural products for export, escorted by Navy units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. At the request of the Ministry of In...

Friday, July 8

The EU has invited Ukraine to the customs-free convention.

The EU has invited Ukraine to the customs-free convention. A decision was made to invite Ukraine to the Convention on the Common Transit Procedure and the Convention on the Simplification of Formalities in Trade in Goods, announced the State Customs Service ...

Romania has established a railway path to the Danube port to speed up Ukrainian exports.

Romania has established a railway path to the Danube port to speed up Ukrainian exports. On Thursday, Romania launched a broad-gauge railway to the Danube port of Galati, which will help to deliver Ukrainian goods faster. The restoration work on the railway between the village of Giurgiu...

UZ tariffs for transporting grain have increased almost tenfold.

UZ tariffs for transporting grain have increased almost tenfold. The restoration of Ukrainian Railways (UZ) auctions for the distribution of grain cars has led to an increase in the price of their rent almost tenfold; the price has risen from UAH 2,170/day to the ...

The export of Ukrainian dairy products increases by 32%.

The export of Ukrainian dairy products increases by 32%. In the first half of 2022, Ukrainian dairy product exporters had to adapt to the new wartime working conditions: most logistics routes underwent changes, and production and processing in some regions ...

Thursday, July 7

The UN has started a $17M project to support Ukrainian farmers.

The UN has started a $17M project to support Ukrainian farmers. The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations has launched a new project to support Ukrainian farmers with a budget of $17M, announced the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukrain...

Russian troops have captured about 22% of the agricultural land in Ukraine.

Russian troops have captured about 22% of the agricultural land in Ukraine. According to NASA Harvest satellite images, Russian forces today control about 22% of Ukraine’s agricultural land. It is noted that winter crops are primarily grown in these territories: wheat,...

Monday, July 4

Ukraine’s exports decreased by 23.7% compared to the first half of 2021.

Ukraine’s exports decreased by 23.7% compared to the first half of 2021. In the first half of this year, exports from Ukraine decreased by 23.7% compared to the first half of 2021 and amounted to $22.8B, said the Deputy Minister of Economy, Taras Kachka. Export volumes in...

Australia will provide more military and technical assistance to Ukraine.

Australia will provide more military and technical assistance to Ukraine. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the provision of an additional $100M in military-technical aid to Ukraine. In total, the Australian government has already provided $390M of assis...

In the 2021/2022 marketing year, Ukraine exported 61.52 million tons of grain and oilseeds worth $22.2B.

In the 2021/2022 marketing year, Ukraine exported 61.52 million tons of grain and oilseeds worth $22.2B. Despite the ongoing war and total Russian Black Sea blockade, Ukraine’s agricultural sector could export almost 62 million tons of grain, announced the Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine, Taras Kac...

Ukraine cancels wheat export licensing and nitrogen fertilizer export quotas.

Ukraine cancels wheat export licensing and nitrogen fertilizer export quotas. Wheat and its mixture with rye were excluded from the list of goods whose export is subject to licensing, announced a representative of the Ukrainian Parliament. In addition, oats and mineral or chem...

A Russian ship with stolen Ukrainian grain has arrived in Türkiye.

A Russian ship with stolen Ukrainian grain has arrived in Türkiye. Turkish customs authorities arrested a Russian ship with stolen Ukrainian grain, said Ukrainian Ambassador to Türkiye Vasyl Bodnar. “Now the ship is at the entrance to the Turkish port after its cust...

Friday, July 1

Greece offers its ships to transport grain from Ukraine.

Greece offers its ships to transport grain from Ukraine. Greece has declared its readiness to provide its ships for the export of Ukrainian grain that is currently being blocked by Russia, stated NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. “Turkey is ...

Over 20 ships are ready to export grain from Ukraine.

Over 20 ships are ready to export grain from Ukraine. Turkey continues its diplomatic efforts to open corridors for grain export from Ukraine, and there are already about 20 ships in the region ready to carry out this mission, said the President of Turk...

Thursday, June 30

Ukraine will export one million tons of sunflower seed in the first half of this year.

Ukraine will export one million tons of sunflower seed in the first half of this year. According to Oil World, sunflower seed export from Ukraine has accelerated recently and surpassed previous expectations. According to statistical data, Ukraine shipped 1.64 million tons of grains and...

Wednesday, June 29

The G7 allocates up to $5B for food security.

The G7 allocates up to $5B for food security. The G7 countries have agreed to mobilize more than $4.5B to counter Russian-caused food instability, which could put 20 million people on the brink of starvation, announced the White House. More than ...

The G7 will support the Ukrainian agricultural sector.

The G7 will support the Ukrainian agricultural sector. The G7 countries intend to support Ukraine’s agrarian sector and seek to resume the transportation of Ukrainian farm exports by sea, said the G7 statement on global food security. Furthermore, t...

Tuesday, June 28

The UK will help counter the sale of stolen Ukrainian grain.

The UK will help counter the sale of stolen Ukrainian grain. Britain will provide technology to test wheat in order to prevent Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia in the temporarily occupied territories from entering the world market. According to British Environm...

Ukraine has registered 105,000 land transactions since the land market opened in 2021.

Ukraine has registered 105,000 land transactions since the land market opened in 2021. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine reports that as of June 26, 105,173 agreements have been concluded within the agricultural land market, and the total area of land sold is 252,200...

A grain complex in the Odesa region is up for auction.

A grain complex in the Odesa region is up for auction. In Izmail, Odesa region, a grain complex located near the Orlivka-Isakcha international ferry was put up for electronic auction, as announced by the Prozorro.Sales auction platform. The complex of bui...

Monday, June 27

Ukraine is increasing grain exports by 50% every month.

Ukraine is increasing grain exports by 50% every month. To address the global food crisis caused by Russia’s seaport blockade, Ukraine is increasing its grain exports across its western borders by 50% every month, announced the Ministry of Infrastruc...

Ukraine is working on building grain transshipment complexes.

Ukraine is working on building grain transshipment complexes. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy will offer businesses favorable conditions for the construction of grain transshipment complexes in order to expand land export capacities, announced the Minister of Ag...

Friday, June 24

The EU expects Ukraine to export more grain, but receive iron ore.

The EU expects Ukraine to export more grain, but receive iron ore. While the ports are blocked, the Ukrainian agricultural sector is trying to develop new export logistics by rail, road, and river across the border with EU countries. The average daily volume of rail...

Thursday, June 23

There are no concrete agreements on negotiations to unblock grain exports.

There are no concrete agreements on negotiations to unblock grain exports. So far, no concrete agreements have been reached on holding quadripartite talks with Ukraine, Russia, Türkiye`, and the United Nations to resolve the issue of grain exports from Ukrainian seaports bl...

Tuesday, June 21

Ukraine has not yet made progress in unblocking maritime grain exports.

Ukraine has not yet made progress in unblocking maritime grain exports. Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that in the current naval blockade conditions, Kyiv is trying to establish food exports by rail and through the ports of neighboring countries. Still, these have less cap...

Ukraine exports about 1.5 million tons of grain by land.

Ukraine exports about 1.5 million tons of grain by land. Ukraine has recently exported an average of 1.5 million tons of grain per month by land, stated Coordinator of the Council of Exporters and Investors Olga Trofimtseva. She noted that European infras...

Friday, June 17

Construction of grain storage facilities in Poland will take up to four months.

Construction of grain storage facilities in Poland will take up to four months. It may take three to four months to set up temporary storage facilities for Ukrainian grain in Poland, said Minister of Agriculture of Poland Henryk Kowalczyk. “I think the granaries should be where ...

Wednesday, June 15

The US will help build temporary grain storage to export grain from Ukraine.

The US will help build temporary grain storage to export grain from Ukraine. The United States is working with its European allies to export grain from Ukraine by rail, including building granaries on Ukraine’s border, announced US President Joe Biden. “We are wor...

The sowing campaign in Ukraine is 99% complete.

The sowing campaign in Ukraine is 99% complete. According to forecasts, Ukraine should fully ensure the domestic supply of all key crops with the expected harvest of 65 million tons of cereals, legumes, and oilseeds, including potential exports of ...

Tuesday, June 14

The 2022 harvesting season has begun in Ukraine.

The 2022 harvesting season has begun in Ukraine. Agricultural producers in the Odesa region were the first in Ukraine to start harvesting this season. According to the Odessa administration, on June 11, farmers from the Izmail region began harvest...

The first ship with Ukrainian corn arrived in Spain through a new export channel.

The first ship with Ukrainian corn arrived in Spain through a new export channel. A vessel carrying 18,000 tons of Ukrainian corn has arrived at the Spanish port of La Coruna, the first batch of Ukrainian grain delivered by a new route across the Baltic Sea to avoid Russian ports ...

Monday, June 13

Erdogan has announced new talks with Zelenskyy and Putin.

Erdogan has announced new talks with Zelenskyy and Putin. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced talks with the President of Ukraine and the President of Russia, during which they will discuss steps to establish the export of Ukrainian grain, ...

Germany has increased imports from Russia by 60%.

Germany has increased imports from Russia by 60%. In January-April 2022, Germany increased imports from Russia by 60% and transferred to Moscow almost €6B more than in the same period last year, announced the Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany, Andriy...

Germany is working to build a grain bridge with Ukraine.

Germany is working to build a grain bridge with Ukraine. Against the background of the threat of a blocked grain harvest in Ukraine, the German federal government wants to enable the export of grain through a fund for wagons, as well as guarantees and subsi...

Ukraine has established two grain export channels.

Ukraine has established two grain export channels. Faced with the Russian naval blockade, Ukraine has established grain export channels through Poland and Romania, and also are negotiating with the Baltic states, stated Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukr...

Export of milk and condensed cream has increased by 44%.

Export of milk and condensed cream has increased by 44%. In May this year, total exports of milk and condensed cream amounted to 187,000 tons, which is 44% more than in April and 7% less than in the same period last year, as reported by the Ukrainian Agrar...

Friday, June 10

Ukraine is ready to abolish tariffs on EU goods.

Ukraine is ready to abolish tariffs on EU goods. Ukraine is prepared to abolish tariffs on European goods in response to the temporary full liberalization of trade by the EU, announced Deputy Minister of Economy Taras Kachka. He added that Ukraine i...

Thursday, June 9

Grain exports by land and rivers may amount to 50% of pre-war level volume.

Grain exports by land and rivers may amount to 50% of pre-war level volume. With the effective interaction of domestic and foreign logistics, the volume of grain exports from Ukraine by land and river can be increased to 2.5 million tons. This is nearly 50% of the total pre-...

Since the beginning of the war, 643 land auctions have been completed.

Since the beginning of the war, 643 land auctions have been completed. Since the imposition of martial law, the auction platform Prozorro.Sales held 643 auctions for the lease and sale of land for UAH 124M, reported the Ministry of Agrarian Policy. Since the launch of t...

Wednesday, June 8

Ukraine is doing everything it can to unblock its seaports.

Ukraine is doing everything it can to unblock its seaports. “We are doing all we can, but this issue can be resolved only by unblocking Ukrainian ports because 80% of agricultural exports go through them,” said Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytr...

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