Grain of Truth: Ukraine's Innovative Response to Russia's Blockade Ukraine has long been one of the world's largest exporters of wheat, corn, and sunflower seeds.
Since Russia launched its full scale invasion in 2022, however, Ukrainian farmers have faced an uphill battle to get their produce to market.
With key export routes blocked or severely restricted, grain exports plummeted, threatening food security for millions worldwide. In response, Ukrainian farmers turned to innovative problem solving.