Agriculture

Wednesday, November 2

Ukraine is launching the Danube grain route.

Ukraine is launching the Danube grain route. The Danube grain route project is launched after Russia’s exit from the Grain Agreement, said Dmytro Moskalenko, General Director of Ukrainian Danube Shipping. In view of the prediction that the...

Tuesday, November 1

Twelve ships with Ukrainian grain left Odesa seaports on Monday.

Twelve ships with Ukrainian grain left Odesa seaports on Monday. Despite Russia’s refusal to continue their participation in the grain deal, 12 ships with 354.5 thousand tons of agricultural products left Odesa seaports on Monday. “The grain headed to Africa,...

Russia’s withdrawal from the grain agreement has caused a rise in wheat prices.

Russia’s withdrawal from the grain agreement has caused a rise in wheat prices. Chicago wheat futures jumped nearly 6% on October 31, and corn futures jumped nearly 3%, as Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Export Agreement raised concerns about global supplies. The mos...

Monday, October 31

Russia has announced its withdrawal from the grain initiave after a drone attack from a grain ship.

Russia has announced its withdrawal from the grain initiave after a drone attack from a grain ship. As a result, Ukraine has stopped all exports, and the West has called on the Russian Federation to resume participation in the agreement. Russia claims, without any evidence, that Ukraine launched dro...

The Ukrainian government has allocated grants worth UAH 321M for agricultural enterprises.

The Ukrainian government has allocated grants worth UAH 321M for agricultural enterprises. The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 321M ($8.8M) in grants for the creation or development of processing enterprises and the establishment of gardens within the framework of the YeRobota project. A...

Friday, October 28

The UN is optimistic about the grain initiative’s continuation.

The UN is optimistic about the grain initiative’s continuation. In early October, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths and the UN’s top trade representative, Rebecca Greenspan, visited Moscow to discuss the grain initiative with...

Wednesday, October 26

More than 2,000 Ukrainian farmers will receive grain storage help.

More than 2,000 Ukrainian farmers will receive grain storage help. More than 2,000 micro, small, and medium-sized Ukrainian agricultural producers will receive grain storage services within the AGRI (Agriculture Resilience Initiative) initiative from USAID, the Minis...

Friday, October 21

The grain export by rail plan achieves only 24% of goal.

The grain export by rail plan achieves only 24% of goal. Ukrainian Railways (UZ) plans regarding loading grain for export across the western border crossings have been only 24.1% fulfilled, said one of the company’s top managers, Valery Tkachev. Accor...

The UN calls for allocation of $180M for Ukraine.

The UN calls for allocation of $180M for Ukraine. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization has called for $180.4M for Ukraine to strengthen the country’s capacity to store, test, and certify food intended for export. UN spokesman Stephane Dujar...

Thursday, October 20

Hungary has launched a railway terminal for the export of Ukrainian grain.

Hungary has launched a railway terminal for the export of Ukrainian grain. Hungary has completed the construction of a large railway terminal on the border with Ukraine, which will allow the development of an efficient, safe land route for the supply of Ukrainian grain to th...

Wednesday, October 19

Half of Ukraine’s agricultural imports come from the EU.

Half of Ukraine’s agricultural imports come from the EU. In January-August 2022, Ukraine imported agricultural products worth about $2.2B from EU countries. This is about 55% of the total import of farming goods, said Bohdan Dukhnytskyi, a senior researcher...

Monday, October 17

The grain deal will expire next month, but Ukraine will continue exporting grain.

The grain deal will expire next month, but Ukraine will continue exporting grain. The Black Sea grain deal, brokered by the UN and Turkey, was signed by representatives from Russia and Ukraine in July and is scheduled to expire on November 22. However, the Black Sea grain deal will...

Friday, October 14

Ukrainian farmers will receive more than 30,000 crop storage sleeves.

Ukrainian farmers will receive more than 30,000 crop storage sleeves. Small and medium-sized agricultural producers submitted 1,494 applications to receive 30,120 sleeves for temporary grain storage through the State Agrarian Register. The project is implemented by the ...

Wednesday, October 12

The EBA has asked the UN to include the port of Mykolaiv in the grain agreement.

The EBA has asked the UN to include the port of Mykolaiv in the grain agreement. Ukrainian agro-business has officially appealed to the UN to strengthen efforts to continue the grain initiative and expand it to include the Mykolaiv Seaport, the European Business Association report...

Tuesday, October 11

The latest Russian aggression has led to a jump in wheat prices.

The latest Russian aggression has led to a jump in wheat prices. Wheat futures on the Chicago Stock Exchange rose by 5% after the Russian Federation attacked Ukrainian cities with missiles on October 10. The situation raised concerns that the war’s escalation poses...

More than 120 ships are waiting in Ukrainian ports.

More than 120 ships are waiting in Ukrainian ports. At the end of last week, the number of vessels waiting to enter and leave Ukrainian ports reached a record high of 120. Since mid-September, the time ships must spend waiting for inspection at the mon...

Monday, October 10

The world’s food prices continue to drop.

The world’s food prices continue to drop. Global food prices fell for the sixth consecutive month in September after hitting a record high in March 2022. A sharp drop in oil prices more than offset the rise in grain prices, according to the F...

Thursday, October 6

The government has simplified the export of food from Ukraine’s seaports.

The government has simplified the export of food from Ukraine’s seaports. The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution that will facilitate grain fumigation. The Ministry of Agriculture explained the measure as a means to solve the problem of payment for services related ...

Wednesday, October 5

Russia sold stolen Ukrainian grain worth more than $500M.

Russia sold stolen Ukrainian grain worth more than $500M. According to data from a joint investigation by the AP and PBS, it has been established that the theft of Ukrainian grain from the Russian-occupied territories involved more than 30 vessels that made ...

Friday, September 30

Ukraine exceeded pre-war export figures to the EU.

Ukraine exceeded pre-war export figures to the EU. According to August’s results, Ukrainian exports to EU countries almost reached pre-war levels. And according to the results of the first three quarters, they will even exceed the corresponding pre-wa...

Thursday, September 29

Ukraine needs $15B to restore irrigation.

Ukraine needs $15B to restore irrigation. In Ukraine, almost five million hectares of agricultural land need restoration of land reclamation systems, which will require approximately $15B in investments. According to an adviser to the Ministe...

Wednesday, September 28

An office of the UN Food Organization will open in Ukraine.

An office of the UN Food Organization will open in Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the creation of an FAO Project Office, which will work toward the provision of technical and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, the Ministry of Economy reported. Thi...

Tuesday, September 27

The war has accelerated Ukraine’s transition from a commodity-based to a food-based economy.

The war has accelerated Ukraine’s transition from a commodity-based to a food-based economy. According to Deputy Minister of Agricultural Policy Taras Vysotsky, agricultural producers and farmers have realized that it is very risky to concentrate on one or two grain and oil crops. He pointed...

Due to war and drought, world grain reserves will be reduced to a 10-year low.

Due to war and drought, world grain reserves will be reduced to a 10-year low. Despite the resumption of exports from Ukraine, there may still be a global grain shortage. This possibility results from smaller shipments from Ukraine and decreased harvests from other large produce...

Wednesday, September 21

Analysts reported a two-fold increase in exports through the Black Sea ports.

Analysts reported a two-fold increase in exports through the Black Sea ports. During the seventh week of operation of the grain corridor, from September 12 to 18, around 1.1 million tons of agricultural products were exported through sea ports in the Odesa region. This is two t...

The war in Ukraine triggered an 18% jump in bread prices in the EU.

The war in Ukraine triggered an 18% jump in bread prices in the EU. The price of bread in the European Union in August increased by 18% compared to the same figure last year. This dynamic is dictated by the Russian Federation’s attack on Ukraine, which is the leading ...

Tuesday, September 20

Due to the occupation, Ukraine has lost 10 million tons of new harvest.

Due to the occupation, Ukraine has lost 10 million tons of new harvest. In 2022, Ukraine lost up to 10 million tons of potential harvest due to the occupation of its agricultural territories. According to a Ministry of Agriculture assessment, about 10 million tons could b...

Monday, September 19

Ukraine has announced a new plan for the uninterrupted export of Ukrainian grain through the EU.

Ukraine has announced a new plan for the uninterrupted export of Ukrainian grain through the EU. During an informal meeting in the Czech Republic, the Minister of Agricultural Policy of Ukraine, Mykola Solsky, stated that it is necessary to build terminal complexes on Ukraine’s border with EU cou...

Thursday, September 15

International experts will help Ukraine to record evidence of Ukrainian agricultural product looting.

International experts will help Ukraine to record evidence of Ukrainian agricultural product looting. Ukraine’s Ministry of Agricultural Policy and the International Technical Assistance Project Expedite Justice (PEJ) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The purpose of the project is to collect a...

Tuesday, September 13

Ukrainian farmers might switch from grain to oil crops.

Ukrainian farmers might switch from grain to oil crops. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine predicts that this fall, Ukrainian agricultural producers will reduce the area for grain crops by approximately 25-35%. According to Deputy Minister Taras ...

Monday, September 12

The early grain harvest volume in Ukraine fell by 40% due to the war.

The early grain harvest volume in Ukraine fell by 40% due to the war. In Ukraine, harvesting of early cereals and rapeseed is now almost finished. The harvest is currently 40% smaller than last year’s. The primary reason is smaller harvesting areas. The yield has also d...

Tuesday, September 6

The EU has launched support programs for small agricultural producers in Ukraine.

The EU has launched support programs for small agricultural producers in Ukraine. The State Agrarian Register continues to accept applications within the framework of the new UAH 1.5B (€50M) assistance program for small agrarian producers, financed with EU support, the Ministry of ...

Monday, September 5

The volume of Ukraine’s grain exports has fallen byhalf due to the war.

The volume of Ukraine’s grain exports has fallen byhalf due to the war. In August, 4.5 million tons of grains, legumes, oilseeds, and their processed products were exported from Ukraine, 1150% more than in July. The six-month volume of shipped agricultural products is 12....

In August, exports of Ukrainian goods increased by 14%.

In August, exports of Ukrainian goods increased by 14%. In August 2022, Ukrainian exports increased by 13.9%, to $3.36B. This is the largest amount since the beginning of the war, but it is 44% less than in January ($6B), the Ministry of Economy said. Expo...

Thursday, September 1

Ukraine’s purchases of alternative grain storage have exhausted the world reserves.

Ukraine’s purchases of alternative grain storage have exhausted the world reserves. As Minister of Agricultural Policy Mykola Solsky said, Ukraine will need disposable and mobile grain storage facilities with a total capacity of up to 20 million tons to store crops from the current s...

Wednesday, August 31

A pipeline for vegetable oils will appear between Ukraine and Poland.

A pipeline for vegetable oils will appear between Ukraine and Poland. Poland and Ukraine will work on a cross-border pipeline project to deliver Ukrainian vegetable oils to the port of Gdańsk. As reported by the office of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Poland has ag...

Friday, August 26

The Luhansk region’s entire grain harvest was taken to Russia.

The Luhansk region’s entire grain harvest was taken to Russia. Agroton, the largest agricultural holding in the Luhansk region, had collected over 200,000 tons of grain. However, the occupiers shipped the entire harvest to Russia, said the head of the Luhansk OVA...

Ukrainian Railways transported more than 1 million tons of grain for export in August.

Ukrainian Railways transported more than 1 million tons of grain for export in August. According to the results for the first 23 days of August, Ukrzaliznytsia transported 1,016,000 tons of grain through the export connection, which already exceeds the previous month’s figure of 9...

Thursday, August 25

Ukrainian milk producers will receive UAH 100M from Switzerland.

Ukrainian milk producers will receive UAH 100M from Switzerland. Switzerland has allocated 2.5M Swiss francs (UAH 100M) to support milk production farms in those regions affected by hostilities. These regions include Chernihiv, Kyiv, and Sumy, the Ministry of Agrar...

Ukraine will fight for the right to hold Expo 2030 in Odesa.

Ukraine will fight for the right to hold Expo 2030 in Odesa. In Ukraine, the Coordination Committee for the state’s preparation and participation in the selection of the host country for the World Expo, Expo-2030, was created, the Ministry of Economy reported. ...

Monday, August 22

The US will purchase 150,000 tons of Ukrainian grain to fight hunger.

The US will purchase 150,000 tons of Ukrainian grain to fight hunger. The USA plans to buy 150,000 tons of Ukrainian grain for distribution in poor countries through the UN World Food Program (WFP), announced the head of the organization, David Beasley. According to the...

Ukrainian farmers have lowered the grain harvest forecast.

Ukrainian farmers have lowered the grain harvest forecast. In contrast to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy’s 68-million-ton grain harvest estimate, farmers have forecast a lower figure of 60 million tons, the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council has reported. The he...

Friday, August 19

The war has halted agricultural investment in Ukraine.

The war has halted agricultural investment in Ukraine. Yields during the war were no worse than the average from recent years, but investment in the industry has stopped, reported Forbes Ukraine. According to the Minister of Agriculture, Mykola Solsky, th...

Wednesday, August 17

Before the grain corridor opened, Ukraine exported 2.7 million tons of grain.

Before the grain corridor opened, Ukraine exported 2.7 million tons of grain. According to Ukrainian Club of Agrarian Business director Roman Slastyon, the downside of this number is the very expensive logistics of land transportation due to the seaport’s blockage. As a result ...

Russia continues to steal millions of tons of grain.

Russia continues to steal millions of tons of grain. The occupiers are taking millions of tons of new grain from farmers in the temporarily occupied territories, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy reported. Minister Mykola Solskyi said farmers harvested 20...

Tuesday, August 16

Another six vessels receive permission to export Ukrainian grain.

Another six vessels receive permission to export Ukrainian grain. Another six cargo ships received permission to pass through the maritime humanitarian corridor in the Black Sea, reported VOA. Permits were granted by the Joint Coordination Center (JCC). Two of these...

Monday, August 15

Ukraine launched the State Agrarian Register.

Ukraine launched the State Agrarian Register. On August 12, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy launched the State Agrarian Register online platform, where all Ukrainian farmers will be able to register. DAR (dar.gov.ua) is the only digital hub for U...

The fifth grain caravan left Ukrainian ports.

The fifth grain caravan left Ukrainian ports. On August 12, the fifth caravan with agricultural products left the Ukrainian ports of Chornomorsk and Pivdenny, the Ministry of Infrastructure reported. The ship SORMOVSKIY 12 departed the port of Ch...

Friday, August 12

Spain has launched a railway route for Ukrainian corn export.

Spain has launched a railway route for Ukrainian corn export. The Spanish railway operator Renfe Mercancías sent an experimental freight train to Ukraine to transport 600 tons of corn, bypassing Ukrainian seaports, reports El País. With the first train, the Span...

Thursday, August 11

Grain stolen from Ukraine is being transported by 87 ships.

Grain stolen from Ukraine is being transported by 87 ships. According to the Ambassador of Ukraine to Lebanon, Ihor Ostash, “Currently, there is a criminal system that facilitates the transportation of stolen grain from Ukraine. Transit can take place th...

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