Ukraine expects its farmers to harvest up to 15% less grain this year than last, showing how the war is further hindering one of the world’s largest agricultural exporters. With Russia’s invasion continuing to disrupt exports, some farmers have switched to crops that are easier to get out of the country, like sunflower seeds and soy, Mykola Solskyi, […]
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Ukraine expects its farmers to harvest up to 15% less grain this year than last, showing how the war is further hindering one of the world’s largest agricultural exporters. With Russia’s invasion continuing to disrupt exports, some farmers have switched to crops that are easier to get out of the country, like sunflower seeds and soy, Mykola Solskyi, Ukraine’s minister of agrarian policy and food, said in an interview. Amid the difficult and uncertain export environment, Mr. Solskyi said farmers had chosen to shift to crops that yield fewer tons per hectare. That means the farmers have less to export in terms of amount and weight. To avoid relying on Black Sea ports, Ukraine has pivoted to export more of its goods via land borders, though this is more expensive and time consuming. “You have less logistics (issues) because you have less to export,” Mr. Solskyi said. In Ukraine, corn typically yields 7 metric tons per hectare and wheat is about 4 tons, but sunflowers and soybeans ...
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