Ukraine’s Role as an Exporter Diminished

According to a report from USDA’s Economic Research Service, the war with Russia has long-term consequences for Ukrainian agriculture. Before the war, Ukraine was one of the top five exporting countries for corn, wheat, sunflowers and barley. The ERS said the prospects for the next decade are poor. The issues include the ongoing threat of war, shortages in labor and crop inputs and infrastructure damage. The debris from shelling and mined fields also pose a threat to farmers.