International partners have confirmed approximately US$10.5 million in funding to purchase temporary crop storage solutions for Ukrainian farmers. The program is primarily aimed at small and medium-sized agricultural producers, particularly those operating in frontline regions. The funds will be used to supply grain storage bags and other temporary storage systems that can quickly expand storage capacity for the new harvest.
The initiative responds to the severe disruption of Ukraine's agricultural exports caused by repeated Russian attacks on port infrastructure. According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, the country's storage capacity shortfall this season could reach 7–11 million tonnes.
The financing package includes €700,000 from the European Union, €1 million from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), US$6.5 million from the Buffett Foundation and Mercy Corps, and US$1 million each from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the Red Cross. At the same time, the ministry is finalizing negotiations with the World Bank to secure an additional US$25 million for the program.
The additional storage capacity is expected to help farmers preserve their harvest, avoid forced sales at depressed prices during the peak marketing period, and maintain the working capital needed for the next production cycle. The initiative is also intended to strengthen the resilience of Ukraine's agricultural sector while export logistics remain under pressure.