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Devex Dish published an article that stated that the humanitarian cost is mounting disturbingly quickly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This conflict will affect hungry people in conflict zones in other parts of the world: Russia and Ukraine are major exporters of many important commodities such as wheat, barley, and sunflower oil. Over 50 percent […]

Marketplace published an article that beyond oil and gas, Russia and Ukraine produce many other commodities. The Black Sea region accounts for more than half of the world’s sunflower oil output and more than three-quarters of sunflower oil exports. But ports in Ukraine have been closed since the Russian invasion began, limiting supply. That has […]

Just Food published an article stating that Russia’s war on Ukraine is hitting the food supply chain and looks set to impact consumer behavior far from the conflict zone – and shape manufacturers’ supply chain strategies over the longer term. “Over the past 30 years, the Black Sea region has emerged as an important global […]

Grainnet reported on the impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine that will be felt globally. For example, because the region of fighting produces 30 percent of the world’s wheat, and there is uncertainty about how much might be harvested this year, Tuesday morning (March 1) futures for Kansas City hard wheat surpassed $10. Senior […]

Agri-Pulse published an article stating that the nearly week-long Russian invasion of Ukraine is threatening to restrict already tight global supplies of grain and fertilizer as Black Sea distribution hubs and supply lines shut down amid the chaos and violence that is only expected to worsen as Russian aggression intensifies and Western sanctions broaden. Senior […]

Apple Daily (China) published an article on the impact Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have on food supply. Even in countries far from Ukraine, consumers may feel the effects of the war while dining. After two years of supply chain problems, global food companies are running out of options, and consumers’ grocery bills are poised […]

Foreign Policy published an article on the effect the Russian invasion might have on global markets. Vulnerable countries, especially in the Middle East, rely on grain imports that are now under threat. It’s a recipe for disaster. Senior research fellow Joseph Glauber said, “We’re talking about something that would really disrupt production. The fact that […]

SciDev.net published an article stating that the impacts caused by the pandemic on food production and distribution, especially during the first year, have affected the flow rates of “virtual water”, that is, the water necessary to produce food and other consumer goods. Senior research coordinator Valeria Piñeiro spoke about the problems with the supply chain–logistics, […]

Progressive Farmer published an article on how the Russian invasion of Ukraine will have an impact on global trade and markets. “The quick overview is the fact that coming into this crisis, we were already at very short supplies and very high demand,” said senior research fellow Joseph Glauber. “Disrupting trade out of those regions […]

The Wall Street Journal published an article stating that if conflict with Russia disrupts the nation’s vast agricultural harvests, consumers already paying more for food will face a fresh inflation bout. Uncertainty about supply already is pushing up agricultural futures. Around 80 percent of last year’s wheat harvest has been exported from Ukraine and the […]