Ukraine Dam Blast to Leave Long-Lasting Impact on Farmland

The destruction of a vital dam in Ukraine has unleashed a humanitarian and environmental catastrophe, with floodwater sweeping across the south of the country. While the full impact from the blast is still being assessed, here is what we know about the toll on food production.

Most immediately, the effect on grains and oilseeds — the backbone of global food security — is small. There has been a damage to some grain silos and other equipment situated in the low banks of the river, according to UkrAgroConsult.