Ukraine Crisis Agri-Information Hub/Press Review
This section offers an insight into the media coverage on the issues impacting the agricultural sector as a result of the Ukraine crisis.
KCUR 89.3 | Western Kansas wheat crops are failing just when the world needs them most
Russia's war in Ukraine has disrupted global food supplies, driving up demand and prices for wheat. But after months of drought, many western Kansas farmers won’t have a crop to sell.
Reuters | Fertiliser costs could prolong global food tensions – FAO
An index of input costs for farmers was running at a record high and had climbed more steeply than food prices in the past year, suggesting low prices in real terms for many farmers, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a report.
Foodtank | Ukrainian Farmers Fight to Stay Alive
As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues, Ukrainian farmers are facing shortages in farming supplies and funding. But farmers are fighting to maintain their livestock and plant spring crops.
Financial Times | Egypt looks to local farmers as grain market tightens
Global turmoil pushes world’s largest wheat importer to boost domestic harvest
EU Reporter | Common Agricultural Policy: How does the EU support farmers?
From supporting farmers to protecting the environment, the EU's farm policy covers a range of different goals. Learn how EU agriculture is funded, its history and its future, Society.