Ukraine clears 20% of mine-contaminated farmland liberated from Russian forces
Russia's ongoing invasion left 30% of Ukraine contaminated with mines. Large-scale demining, aided by international support, aims to restore farmland.
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USAID raises over half billion dollars to support Ukrainian farmers
USAID reports that its initiative has helped facilitate $17 billion in agricultural exports from Ukraine despite wartime challenges.
PM: 157,000 hectares of agricultural land in Ukraine been demined since beginning of 2024
As of January 2024, 156,000 km² of Ukrainian land remained potentially mined.
Russian invasion decimates Ukrainian agriculture, 30% potential lost – Ministry of Agrarian Policy
Russia's full-scale invasion has decimated nearly a third of Ukraine's agricultural potential, the country's agrarian ministry reports.
Ukraine exports over 4,000 tons of blueberries in 2023, setting new record
Despite Russian aggression and logistical hurdles, Ukraine exported a record-breaking 4,000+ tons of fresh blueberries in 2023, outperforming traditional suppliers.
Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court flexes muscles, arrests sitting minister
This case against the incumbent Minister of Agriculture is emerging as a landmark in the operation of Ukraine's new anti-corruption institutions, which have previously convicted high-ranking officials, including MPs, judges, and managers of state agencies.
Czechia to propose ban on Russian grain imports into EU
The Czech Republic plans to propose an EU-wide ban on Russian and Belarusian grain imports at the European Council meeting to reduce support for the aggressor.