At the end of last year, the production of grain crops decreased by 37% compared to the previous record levels in 2021. and is about 53.9 million tons. Oilseeds production decreased by 24% and amounts to 17.5 million tons. This is evidenced by the analyst of the association "

In addition, the production of all types of meat last year decreased by 11% compared to 2021.. and was at the level of 3 million tons, milk - 7.7 million tons (-12%) and eggs - 11.6 billion pieces. (-18%).

38.4 million tons of grain crops were exported, which is 24% less than the same indicator last year, 7.9 million tons of oilseeds (2.1 times more) and 4.6 million tons of vegetable oils (-17%).

“However, the most painful and significant problem for the further activities of farmers is the increase in the gap between world and domestic prices.. If before the start of the war this gap was about $40 per ton, now it is about $150 per ton for grain.

And these are additional costs for the manufacturer, which include logistics costs, insurance and all the risks that only the Ukrainian side now bears, ”the UCAB added..

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