With one third of last year’s grain harvest waiting for export, the Ukrainian Grain Association asks the government not to close border checkpoints that will block exports.

With one third of last year’s grain harvest waiting for export, the Ukrainian Grain Association asks the government not to close border checkpoints that will block exports. “Stopping grain exports will reduce the volume of foreign exchange earnings,” the Association warns, noting that 20 million tons are to be exported over the next three months. “As you know, every third dollar of foreign exchange earnings of the country comes from agricultural exports.” The Cabinet of Ministers press service said Thursday: “About 70% of all points are planned for closing, but the final list is being specified.”