Reuters: Ukrainian corn seed exports to EU surge amid wartime trade shifts
Ukraine’s corn seed exports to the EU rose to $121 million in 2023, up from $22 million in 2021, though European farmers fear increased competition.
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EU reinstates tariffs on Ukrainian oats; eggs and sugar likely next
The EU has applied an emergency brake, which is triggered when Ukrainian import volumes reach their maximum limit.
Ukraine sees 20% surge in agricultural trade after Polish blockade termination
The blockade initiated by Polish farmers was lifted in April 2024, after months of protests at the Ukrainian border, which severely disrupted military assistance and goods supplies, including essential drone parts for Ukraine.
Polish farmers unblock one of three Ukraine border checkpoints
Polish farmers unblocked traffic at the Dołhobyczów-Uhryniv Polish-Ukrainian border checkpoint, allowing truck movement. However, blockades persist at two other major checkpoints, disrupting Ukraine's economy amid war.
EU negotiates one more Ukraine trade extension, imposing new restrictions
The current agreement set to expire on 5 June 2024.
Passenger buses barred at Ukraine border by Polish farmer blockade
Also today, Polish farmers launched a nationwide protest involving around 70,000 people at nearly 600 locations.
Polish farmers plan temporary reprieve from Korczowa border checkpoint blockade until 13 March
Polish farmers announce a temporary suspension of their blockade at one checkpoint on Ukraine's border, with all six border checkpoints blocked, indirectly benefiting Russia by disrupting Ukrainian trade amid ongoing tensions.
Polish protesters block all six checkpoints with Ukraine
Over 2,400 trucks now waiting to enter Ukraine. At most checkpoints, trucks are only allowed into Ukraine.
Ukraine receives 27 SUVs from British farmers
British farmers "driving thousands of kilometers to donate their SUVs so that our country can win," Maksym Kozytskyi, head of the Lviv Oblast Military Administration, said.
Polish farmer protesting Ukraine imports faces charges over pro-Putin banner
A Polish farmer showcased a banner reading "Putin, bring order to Ukraine, Brussels, and our rulers" during farmers' protests against Ukrainian exports to Poland, facing charges of promoting totalitarianism and inciting hatred.
Polish farmers block Ukraine border, spill grain, as Ukrainian truckers protest against blockade
Polish farmers escalated border protests over Ukrainian imports, completely blocking trucks at one checkpoint and spilling grain, while Ukrainian truckers initiated counter-blockades against Polish trucks.
Polish farmers to expand Ukraine border blockade
Polish farmers expand protests primarily focusing on blockading the Ukrainian border, targeting 100 locations across Poland including borders, ports and rail to restrict Ukrainian agricultural imports they say undercut domestic producers.
Protesters from four more EU countries to join Polish farmers in blocking Ukraine border entry checkpoint
German, Belgian, Dutch, and French farmers to join Polish border blockade of the Dorohusk-Yahodyn entry point to Ukraine.
Polish farmers take to roads opposing prolonged tariff-free Ukraine food imports
Polish farmers, in nationwide protests, decry the policy on duty-free Ukrainian agricultural imports, claiming it undercuts domestic prices and threatens their livelihoods. The gov't seeks a balanced solution, mindful of EU laws and Ukrainian relations.
Border Service: Romanian formers partially unblock Ukraine border
Romanian farmers have lifted their blockade at one of the Ukrainian border checkpoints but continue to obstruct the passage of trucks at another.
Romanian farmers join Ukraine border blockade
Farmer protests have obstructed freight traffic at the vital Siret border crossing between Ukraine and Romania, a key export route for Ukraine.