https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-farmers-struggle-to-sell-harvest-amid-war-droughtContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-farmers-struggle-to-sell-harvest-amid-war-droughthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-farmers-struggle-to-sell-harvest-amid-war-drought#u47324Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:20:42 +0000Ukrainian farmers cannot sell their harvests due to a combination of drought and Russian strikes that have blocked Black Sea ports. This supply choke has caused grain prices to surge, leading global wheat buyers to prepare for a supply squeeze. While farmers face piles of unsold crops domestically, the international community warns of a perfect storm for food security this winter. Russia is reportedly considering grain purchases to mitigate these export disruptions.Why it mattersUkraine is a primary global exporter of grain. The loss of port access disrupts the flow of calories to internationa