Olena Avramenko's village of Veresnya, northwest of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was quickly occupied by Russian forces. But her snails were too precious to leave.
Anton Avramenko walks by his snail farm in Veresnya, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, June 10, 2022. Snail farming isn't the type of business you expect to see when you think about Ukraine. Though in recent years, as the economic relations with the EU are tightening, Ukrainians have mastered new ideas of production which can be a perfect fit for the European market. The Ukrainian farmer was living a quiet life with the quietest of creatures: snails that she raises for export.
The war’s disruption to exports of grain and other crops from Ukraine that feed the world has captured global attention and sent bread prices soaring across the world. But the production of other, more niche foodstuffs has also been impacted. “I stayed to protect our farm and home,” she said. “If I hadn’t done it, nothing would have been left.”
During the Russian occupation of her village, Avramenko found another calling: taking her mind off the war by dreaming up new recipes for snails when peace returned.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko warns 'world food crisis' is coming amid Ukraine warUkrainian boxing legend Wladimir Klitschko warned Russia's blockade of Ukraine's land and sea borders will lead to a 'world food crisis' leaving half a billion people hungry.
Read more »
Amid Ukraine's war, a farmer takes comfort in her snailsThe disruption to supplies of grain from Ukraine has captured global attention and sent food prices soaring. But the production of other foodstuffs has also been hit. Before Russia invaded Ukrainians were producing snails and other products for export.
Read more »
Baby formula shortage: Abbott’s Michigan plant halts production amid floodsLess than two weeks after Abbott restarted production of specialty baby formula at its plant in Sturgis, Michigan, flooding has forced the facility to again halt production amid a nationwide shortage, officials said.
Read more »
Free service offered for North Bay water customers to find leaks, save water amid droughtWith the Bay Area stuck in a severe drought, reducing water waste is key. A free service offered to North Bay water customers could help lower bills and save water.
Read more »
Disney delays moving 2,000 jobs to Florida amid fight with DeSantisWalt Disney Co. is delaying a relocation of about 2,000 employees to Florida due to construction delays, but some say the move is related to a political dispute with Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Read more »
Residents Raise Concern Over Shuttered SJ School Amid Recent CrimesResidents say that a shuttered school in South San Jose has become a nuisance.
Read more »