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Danube River Shipping Hampered by Drone Attacks

Published July 25, 2023

Russian drones damaged grain storage along the Danube River. The river was rarely used to export Ukrainian grain before the war with Russia, but it has become an important shipping channel. Strategie Grain said the attack could discourage commercial shippers…

Ukraine Wants Grain Deal to Return

Published July 21, 2023

Ukraine’s foreign minister is calling for the restoration of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. During a stop in Pakistan, the Ukrainian leader said it is impossible to ship the necessary amount of grain by land. The United Nations has warned…

Russia Pulls Out of Black Sea Grain Deal

Published July 17, 2023

A Russian government spokeman told reporters its involvement in the grain deal has been "terminated." However, Russia will rejoin the agreement if its demands over grain and fertilizer shipments are are met. Unsuccessful negotiations over the possible renewal of the…

Corteva Supports Ukrainian Agriculture

Published June 6, 2023

The U.S. Agency for International Development is collaborating with Corteva Agriscience to help Ukrainian farmers gain access to corn and sunflower seed, crop protection products and financing. Corteva is also increasing Ukrainian farmers’ access to technology and agronomic support.

Russia Adopts Strategic Decision

Published May 19, 2023

John Stewart and Associates Principal Kevin Clausen said Russia’s short extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative is a strategic decision to strain efficiency and productivity for participants in that supply chain. “It appears they’re trying to cause choke points…

Black Sea Grain Initiative in Jeopardy

Published May 8, 2023

Negotiators were unable to reach an agreement on the approval of new vessels for moving grain in the Black Sea region. Representatives from the United Nations, Turkey, Russia and Ukraine met late last week to discuss the grain deal. Russia…

Bayer Invests in Seed Corn Production Site in Ukraine

Published April 7, 2023

The facility includes a new seed dryer, storage facilities, field equipment and two bomb shelters to protect the Ukrainian workers. Bayer has been a strong supporter of the Ukrainian people for many years, increasing that commitment after the Russian invasion.

Poland Ag Minister Resigns

Published April 5, 2023

The Polish Agriculture Minister resigned with rising anger among farmers over grain price impacts from Ukrainian grain imports. Polish farmers had called for the introduction of tariffs on grain while the European Commission decided to extend duty free imports for…

USAID Assists with Expanded Storage and Infrastructure in Ukraine

Published March 3, 2023

The United States Agency for International Development is partnering with three private sector organizations to expand infrastructure in Ukraine’s agricultural sector. The deal with Grain Alliance will increase export volumes by more than 500,000 tons each year. A large Ukrainian…

Ukrainian Logistical Costs Rise

Published February 25, 2023

According to NDSU Distinguished Professor of Agribusiness and Applied Economics Bill Wilson, the logistical costs out of Ukrainian ports have doubled. "Pre-war logistics from farm to Odessa, were $31 per ton, which were the lowest logistics cost in world agriculture.…

Articles tagged under: Ukraine

Danube River Shipping Hampered by Drone Attacks

Ukraine Wants Grain Deal to Return

Russia Pulls Out of Black Sea Grain Deal

Corteva Supports Ukrainian Agriculture

Russia Adopts Strategic Decision

Black Sea Grain Initiative in Jeopardy

Bayer Invests in Seed Corn Production Site in Ukraine

Poland Ag Minister Resigns

USAID Assists with Expanded Storage and Infrastructure in Ukraine

Ukrainian Logistical Costs Rise

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