The Government has either banned or restricted the export of critical food products during martial law, told Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal in his video address March 12.

According to the PM, those include wheat, buckwheat, meat, eggs, oil, sugar, etc.

“The current balances show that Ukraine is provided with basic foodstuffs for the coming months. But we must also think about the future. Therefore, the Government is introducing a plan to support the spring sowing campaign, which should start shortly where the situation is secure”, the Head of Government emphasized.

Denys Shmyhal noted the Cabinet of Ministers had adopted a decision aimed to ensure reimbursement by the state for interest on loans to cover any expenses related to agricultural activities. Farmers will also be provided with state guarantees for 80% of the amount of loans they have leveraged.

“This will allow our farmers to raise funds for the sowing campaign and have confidence that they will not go bankrupt in case of losing their crops”, accentuated the Prime Minister.