Rain and Blackouts Strand Third of Ukraine’s Corn Harvest
- Growers hit by record autumn rains, raising need to dry grain
- Delays risk curbing quality and quantity of Ukraine’s harvest
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A third of Ukraine’s corn crop is still standing in fields as winter sets in, adding further strain on its vital farming sector.
Growers have been hit by a series of hurdles: Record autumn rainfall muddied fields. The war has depressed how much farmers can fetch for their goods. And strikes on the country’s infrastructure have limited electricity needed to dry soggy grain.