Ukrainian Farmer Struggles to Sell Grain Amidst Black Sea Conflict

Ukrainian farmers, like Victor Tsvyk, are facing uncertainty as Russia's exit from a grain shipping deal and increased attacks on Ukrainian ports have made it difficult to sell their produce. With exorbitant logistics costs and blocked ports, shipping grain has become too expensive for many farmers. As a result, farmers are left wondering how they will stay in business and provide food to developing nations. Tsvyk's farm, which relies heavily on grain exports, is now considering alternative products and barter schemes to mitigate losses. The situation has led to a decrease in corn and wheat production in Ukraine, impacting farmers' incomes.