Ukraine farmers face disrupted food production and landmine-contaminated farmland as FAO launches a three-year support plan

UN News
UN News
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FAO launched a three-year emergency response and early recovery plan for Ukraine to protect agricultural livelihoods and restore food production as the war disrupts farming and endangers civilians.
Ukraine farmers face disrupted food production and landmine-contaminated farmland as FAO launches a three-year support plan
A What happened
FAO said Ukraine’s agricultural sector remains under intense pressure as the war disrupts food production and endangers civilians. FAO released a three-year emergency response and early recovery plan to protect agricultural livelihoods, restore production, and strengthen the agrifood sector. OCHA reported that an older civilian was killed and two others were injured in the Kherson region while waiting for a food distribution, and humanitarian workers provided first aid while the injured received hospital care.
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Key insights

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    Plan links emergency aid with early recovery: FAO said the plan is designed to bridge the gap between emergency response and recovery by protecting livelihoods now while supporting restoration of safe land access and rebuilding production.

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    Additional funding need highlighted: FAO warned that additional resources are needed to prevent further losses, and said predictable support is critical to sustain recovery efforts over time.

Takeaways

FAO is seeking sustained support for a three-year effort to protect Ukraine’s agricultural livelihoods and restore production while civilians remain at risk during aid distribution.

Topics

Climate & Environment Agriculture World & Politics Conflicts Development Law & Public Safety Public Safety

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