The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has announced the launch of a two-year support program for Ukrainian rural communities that have suffered destruction due to the war, and will allocate $150 million for it. It is about the implementation of the Emergency Response and Operational Recovery Plan, informs FAO press office.
“We are launching this plan at a time when Ukrainian farmers continue to face enormous challenges, from mined fields and destroyed infrastructure to limited access to markets. Through the 2025-2026 Emergency Response and Early Recovery Plan, FAO continues to support Ukraine’s efforts to overcome the consequences of the war, particularly in rural areas near the frontline.” – explained acting Head of the FAO Representative Office in Ukraine, Mohammed Azuka.
The organization plans to provide agricultural resources to the most vulnerable rural families and small farms. Demining of agricultural lands is also among the key directions. The program also includes long-term early recovery measures, including support for production capacity, increased access to markets and technical assistance.
According to the calculations of the World Bank, the total losses of the agricultural sector of Ukraine from February 2022 to December 2024 are estimated at almost 84 billion dollars. Irrigation infrastructure suffered individual losses of $1.6 billion. Warehouses, farms, machinery, perennial crops and finished products were destroyed.
