The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has supported over 200,000 rural families and more than 15,000 farmers and agricultural enterprises during three years of full-scale war, providing seeds, grants, generators, financial assistance, and other critically necessary resources to help them maintain production, adapt to new realities, and continue working despite all challenges, reported FAO.
"Ukraine is an agricultural country, but today farmers and rural residents are forced to fight not only for their harvests but also for their own survival. The war has destroyed infrastructure, complicated access to fertilizers, equipment, and markets. Nearly 60% of households report that their primary need is to restore their livelihoods," FAO noted on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
FAO stated that it plans to support 406,900 people by 2025 in response to these challenges, specifically by providing farming families with seeds, helping to restore irrigation systems and grain storage, supplying livestock with feed, and covering urgent food needs. To implement this support, FAO requires $53 million.
"The agricultural sector in Ukraine is not only a matter of food security within the country but also a key factor for global stability. But above all, it is about people. Rural families who work tirelessly every day to feed themselves, care for their livestock, and preserve their farms even in the most difficult conditions. By supporting them, we are not just helping them restore their livelihoods – we are saving lives and enabling them to build a future," FAO summarized and assured that they will continue to work in Ukraine.