Marine Le Pen said that Ukraine's accession to the EU would intensify competition and affect France's agricultural sector. Kyiv opposes permanent restrictions.
Poland and Romania said they cannot increase assistance to Ukraine with grain exports. Due to the blockade, up to 35 million tonnes could remain blocked.
We have compiled the main autumn tasks at the dacha: cleaning, caring for the garden and vegetable patch, insulating buildings, and draining water from the systems.
17 EU countries demand that nearly €900 billion for agricultural and regional policy be preserved in the 2028–2034 budget. The initiative is coordinated by Italy and Romania.
In September, Ukraine exported 2. 4 million tonnes of agricultural products without full access to the Black Sea ports. Kyiv is asking the EU for €1.1 billion for logistics.
Ukrainian farmers have sown 1. 5945 million hectares of winter grains, or 30.6% of the projected area. Rapeseed has been sown on 92.1% of the planned area.
Hens-and-chicks withstand drought and frosts down to –30…–35 °C, but require sun, drainage, and moderate watering. Excess moisture causes rot.
Ukraine sees no prospects for a ceasefire agreement in the Black Sea in the coming months. Up to 30 million tonnes of agricultural produce may not be exported.
In September, egg prices rose by up to 41. 6%, sugar by 18%, and rice by 13.5%. Experts cited the reasons for the price increases.
Russia cut September wheat exports to 347,000 tonnes, compared with 1. 3 million tonnes last year. Shipments through Novorossiysk fell 9.6-fold.
Ukrainian farmers harvested 33 million tonnes of grain crops and 6 million tonnes of oilseeds. The largest grain harvests were recorded in Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk and Kirovohrad regions.
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.