Georgia exported 911 tonnes of prepared sauces worth $2. 3 million, which is 6% more than last year’s figure. Russia bought the most.
Family farms will be able to resume additional SSC payments after fully repaying the debt. Payments will resume from the new quarter.
This year's potato harvest will be enough to meet Ukraine's domestic needs, Taras Vysotskyi said. The price of the vegetable has fallen by 15% over the month.
In August, Russia’s grain exports fell 2. 5-fold. In September, wheat shipments could decline by another 52.1–62.5%.
The maximum settlement periods for export contracts have been changed for exporters of wheat, corn, soybeans, and other goods. The decision is intended to support logistics and exports.
In August, the FAO Food Price Index rose to its highest level since November 2022. Weather and the war drove up grain and sugar prices.
Over 7 months, 1. 5 million tonnes of cargo were transported through Moldova. Experts are calling for the route to be expanded to Constanța and other regions.
A food shortage is not forecast in Ukraine, but Russian attacks are causing short-term disruptions in supply. Logistics is making products more expensive.
Different vegetables require specific temperatures and humidity levels for winter storage. We explain how to prepare the harvest and cellar and avoid mistakes.
Ukraine has sufficient food supplies, and logistics are adapting to Russian attacks. The range of products may shrink, but there will be no shortage.
In Odesa region, food warehouses burned down, and three people were injured. In Mykolaiv region, a food-processing enterprise, port and energy infrastructure were damaged.
Grain that cannot be exported has accumulated in Rostov Oblast due to the shutdown of ports. Wheat exports have fallen to their lowest level in 16 years.
Due to the hot summer, grapes in Germany ripened several weeks earlier. The drought could reduce the harvest by 30% and make the wine stronger.
Russian attacks have destroyed in some places up to 90% of modern storage capacity. The minister assured that there would be no systemic food shortages in Ukraine.
In autumn, trees are pruned after the leaves have fallen, mainly for sanitary purposes and moderately. Crown shaping and heavy rejuvenation are best postponed until the end of winter.
Wheat in Chicago rose to its highest level since July 2023. The market fears export disruptions due to a new escalation of the war.
This year's harvest may exceed 80 million tonnes, and no product shortages are expected. Prices are affected by fuel, energy, logistics, and Russian strikes.
Dahlias are planted in spring in a sunny spot and regularly watered and fed. In autumn, the tubers are dug up and stored in a cool place.
Due to Russian attacks, Ukraine could lose up to $2. 5 billion this year. The ports of the Odesa region usually handle around 90% of Ukraine’s grain exports by sea.
The European Commission did not provide Ukraine with a €220 million grant following attacks on Black Sea ports. Support is promised through existing lending mechanisms.
In the French region of Champagne, grape harvesting began in mid-August - the earliest ever recorded. Heat and drought shortened the time available for the harvest.
Wheat futures rose due to disruptions at Ukrainian and Russian ports. This could reduce global supplies by 86 million tonnes.
The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center reported that the heat at the beginning of August was caused by African air and broke records in the west. The drought may damage late-season crops and soil preparation for winter crops.
As of August 12, Ukraine had exported 2. 952 million tonnes of grain, 4.76% more than last year. Wheat exports decreased by 18.33%, while corn exports increased by 66.38%.
As of August 11, 5. 63 million hectares have been harvested in Ukraine, accounting for 49% of the projected area, and 26.13 million tonnes of grain have been collected. Odesa, Kirovohrad and Mykolaiv oblasts are leading, while the highest yields have been recorded in Khmelnytskyi oblast.
Agricultural enterprises in the temporarily occupied territories are facing problems selling and transporting their harvest. Carriers refuse to travel because of the danger of shelling, so the grain is accumulating in warehouses.
Summer heat can destroy the harvest, but proper watering, mulching, and shading will help plants survive. Find out how to protect your garden beds from overheating and preserve the fruit until the end of the season.
The government has temporarily changed the minimum export prices for grains and oilseeds due to the increase in logistics costs. This decision is intended to prevent a halt in exports and support producers.
In the occupied territories, agricultural enterprises do not pay salaries to employees due to the inability to sell their products. Russia uses civilian logistics for military purposes, which complicates the work of farmers.
In the Zaporizhzhia region, over 1,850 hectares of crops have been destroyed due to Russian shelling. Since the beginning of the year, farmers have lost more than 250 units of machinery and 55 grain storage facilities.