War in Ukraine news
2022-06-13
Evening Edition | Monday, June 13, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, catch up on the latest news about crop planting and emergence across the country, export problems in Ukraine, and weather updates for agriculture. Read more
2022-06-13
Export problems plague Ukrainian farmers
Provided the blocked ports in Ukraine continue, 35 to 40 million tons of grain will not be exported, and producers and traders are trying to find new options for using grain in the domestic market. Read more
2022-06-13
Ukraine's agriculture industry sees huge losses 13.06.2022
Much of the intense fighting is now focused on Ukraine's agricultural regions the south and east. DW correspondent Nick Connolly visits a farmer on the frontlines near Mykolaiv. Read more
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2022-06-13
Africa could feed itself with the right infrastructure 13.06.2022
Drought, COVID-19 and the Russian war against Ukraine are fomenting a hunger crisis in Africa. The continent has enough fertile soil and water to meet its own needs, but there are many hurdles... Read more
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2022-06-13
Export problems plague Ukrainian farmers
Provided the blocked ports in Ukraine continue, 35 to 40 million tons of grain will not be exported, and producers and traders are trying to find new options for using grain in the domestic market. Read more
2022-06-12
UK farmers turn to Nepal for fruit pickers
No longer able to rely on workers from places like Ukraine, the UK is recruiting from further afield. Read more
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2022-06-10
Ukraine: German minister explores alternative grain routes with Kyiv 10.06.2022
German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir visited Ukraine in a show of solidarity amid concerns over grain exports. The minister said the parties were exploring alternative routes to shipping across the... Read more
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2022-06-10
Rising commodities prices driven by the Russia-Ukraine crisis threaten to undermine Kenya’s economy, increase poverty
Modeling shows lowered GDP and agricultural production for 2022. Read more
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2022-06-10
Rising commodities prices driven by the Russia-Ukraine crisis threaten to undermine Kenya’s economy, increase poverty
Modeling shows lowered GDP and agricultural production for 2022. Read more
food crises food prices food security markets poverty social protection trade kenya east africa africa russian federation ukraine eastern europe europe
2022-06-09
Trouble over lack of food to increase, says World Food Program analyst
As the war in Ukraine continues, the rise in prices of food may be impacted by extreme climate or export bans. Read more
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2022-06-09
The Russia-Ukraine crisis presents threats to Nigeria’s food security, but potential opportunities for the fertilizer, energy sectors
Problems for a country that imports 99% of its wheat. Read more
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2022-06-09
The Russia-Ukraine crisis presents threats to Nigeria’s food security, but potential opportunities for the fertilizer, energy sectors
Problems for a country that imports 99% of its wheat. Read more
food crises food prices food security markets poverty trade nigeria west africa africa russian federation ukraine eastern europe europe