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January 6, 2026 Humanitarian aid
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) presented the Emergency Response and Rapid Recovery Plan for Agriculture in Ukraine for 2026–2028. The document outlines priority measures to ensure rural livelihoods, restore production capacity, and support the country's agrifood sector amid the ongoing war.
The impact of the crisis is being felt particularly acutely in Ukraine's frontline regions, where agricultural infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, access to land is restricted by explosive remnants of war, and producers are facing labor shortages and rising costs. Together, these factors have disrupted production cycles, limited access to markets, and weakened the potential of the agricultural sector.
An integrated approach
The FAO plan proposes a comprehensive, multi-year approach that combines emergency agricultural assistance with early recovery and resilience-building measures. Priority is given to supporting vulnerable rural families and smallholder farmers, restoring productive assets, rehabilitating agricultural land, and developing market-oriented and climate-resilient production.
"There must be no gap between the emergency response and recovery in rural communities in Ukraine," emphasized Shakhnoza Muminova, FAO Country Director. "This plan aims to fill this gap—to protect livelihoods now, restore secure access to land, and help farmers and rural families resume production."
Particular attention is being paid to residents of frontline areas, women and youth, internally displaced persons, and Ukrainians returning home. Demining agricultural land is crucial – it is a prerequisite for the resumption of production and safe economic activity.
FAO support
Since the conflict escalated in 2022, FAO has supported more than 300,000 rural families and nearly 17,000 small agrifood enterprises. This assistance included seed and feed supplies, grain storage equipment, generators, irrigation systems, cash assistance, and grants.
Furthermore, using satellite analysis, FAO identified over one million craters across 2.37 million hectares. Based on a multifactorial assessment, 32,000 hectares were identified as a priority for mine clearance. To date, farmers and rural families cultivating over 22,000 hectares of land have received targeted support to resume agricultural activities.
The organization notes the need for additional resources to scale up assistance and prevent further loss of productive capacity. The FAO emphasizes that the 2026–2028 plan provides a clear framework for scaling up efforts in the face of ongoing humanitarian and economic challenges.
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