Before Russia’s invasion, Ukraine could export 6 million to 7 million tons of grain per month, but in June it shipped only 2.2 million tons, according to the Ukrainian Grain Association. An estimated 22 million tons of grain are blocked in Ukraine, and pressure is growing as the new harvest begins. An estimated 22 million tons of grain are blocked in Ukraine, and pressure is growing as the new harvest begins. An estimated 22 million tons of grain are blocked in Ukraine, and pressure is growing as the new harvest begins. Now, in the best-case scenario, farmers will harvest only 70 million tons of grain this year, Horbachov estimated.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 10, 2022 06:45 UTC