UKRAINE – With some farmers leaving Ukraine and farm staff fighting for their country, there are fears the Russian invasion will significantly hurt this year’s Ukrainian harvest. As Russian troops advance to most areas of the country, farmers are unsure if they can start seeding spring crops in March to start this year’s harvest. There are many foreign-owned and -managed farms in Ukraine, but some of them have chosen to leave the country to wait and see how the illegal occupation by Russian President Vladimir Putin will develop.
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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.
