There are enough grains, but there is a nuance - what problem will affect the agrarian market.

Grain resources in Ukraine are sufficient for both export and domestic consumption. The only concern is the possible rise in wheat prices.

This was stated by the Deputy Head of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, Denis Marchuk.

Details regarding the wheat harvest

Denis Marchuk noted that Ukraine produces more grain than is necessary for national consumption.

'With a harvest of 20-22 million tons annually, we consume only 6 million tons. That is, production practically exceeds consumption by 3.5 times. Excess grain can be exported,' Marchuk said.

According to the Deputy Head of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, the agricultural sector is currently the main source of foreign exchange earnings for the country, with 65% of exports coming from agricultural products.

However, the rise in grain prices in Ukraine may occur due to the war, inflation, and a shortage of labor in the agro-industrial sector.

'If there is a lack of workers, it affects the usage of machinery, which costs money again. However, it cannot be claimed that Ukraine is facing a shortage of production,' Marchuk emphasized.

The main problem in the agricultural sector is the labor shortage

Despite the fact that agricultural enterprises can allocate 50% of the total number of conscripts to work, the personnel shortage in the agricultural sector has already exceeded 30% — three times more than before the war. The most sought-after professions include:

• combine operators;
• tractor drivers;
• large-sized vehicle drivers.

'These people are especially important for the Armed Forces, as they can easily adapt to working with military equipment,' Marchuk noted.

According to Denis Marchuk, there is a severe shortage of labor during the active phases of the harvest.

It was previously mentioned that the harvest affects prices in agriculture. There is a noticeable shortage of products in the agrarian market, leading to changes in grain prices. Another interesting point is the cost of transporting grain by truck to the EU.