Uprooted
Ukrainian Agriculture in Times of War
Stephan von Cramon-Taubadel, Salome Gelashvili
Deutsche Fassung
Abstract
Agriculture plays a central role for Ukraine. The country is one of the world’s leading producers of grain and oilseeds. Russia’s large-scale offensive in 2022 led to a decline in production of almost a quarter. Despite the loss of arable land and the destruction of agricultural machinery and warehouses, Ukrainian farmers have since managed to maintain stable production. Repeated new air raids on port facilities and warehouses are impeding exports. Most of Ukraine’s exports go to the EU, which is why shaping trade relations and the country’s planned accession to the EU are of great importance.
(11-12/2025, pp. 171–187)