Farm-machinery companies pull out of Russia

Chris McCullough For Agri-View
Mar 14, 2022
Mar 14, 2022

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John Deere equipment in field tractor combine wagon

John Deere is stopping all shipments to Russia and Belarus.

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Lely is discontinuing operations in Russia and Belarus.

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A number of big-name global farm-machinery companies have pulled out their operations in Russia, condemning the country for starting a war with neighboring Ukraine.

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With 20 years experience behind him, award-winning agricultural journalist Chris McCullough is always on the hunt for his next story. He grew up on the family dairy farm in the heart of Northern Ireland and is based on the country’s east coast. He travels around the world to bring readers international news. He has many friends and colleagues in Ukraine.