Romanian farmers want new ban on Ukrainian imports, EU responds with funds
Romanian farmers appear discontent with the status of Ukrainian products imported to their country. They have sent an official letter to the EU Commission head, Ursula von der Leyen, demanding the reintroduction of an import...Read more
Ban on Ukrainian grain imports remains despite EU’s decision
The European Commission introduced new measures to try and ensure a stable flow of Ukrainian agricultural products to the rest of the Union without disruptions for the farmers of Kyiv’s neighbouring countries. The first measure...Read more
The complicated relationship between Poland and Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is turning Kiyv’s relationship with its neighbouring European countries into a rollercoaster. One of the most evident examples is Poland. Over the past few days, the country asked to extend...Read more
Poland plans to ban Ukrainian grain import from September
Poland is ready to ban the import of grain from Ukraine starting from 15 September. Poland is also in conversation with Slovakia and Romania to have them adopt a similar policy. Robert Telus, the Polish...Read more
Latvia says it could start exporting Ukrainian grain in September
The discussion concerning the possibilities of exporting Ukrainian agricultural products keeps unfolding. Latvia insists that the Baltic route can work and that Latvian railway infrastructure and ports could accommodate between half and one million tons...Read more
Only the EU can ensure the success of Ukrainian grain exports
While proposals, some feasible, others not, for Ukrainian grain export alternatives fall like rain, the EU seems the only one able to provide a successful solution to the challenge. “Exporting Ukrainian grain via the Baltics...Read more
Commission: temporary restrictions on Ukrainian products due to logistical bottlenecks
The EU Commission decided to temporarily restrict the import of four Ukrainian agricultural products in Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania. The restrictions concern wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seed, and they aim to “alleviate...Read more