The European Commission has announced restrictions on the imports of Ukrainian wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seed in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Bulgaria until June 5. Here is why the step was taken
View of fields of wheat on farmland near the village of Timar, Hungary, April 19, 2023. REUTERS/Bernadett SzaboLONDON, May 9 - The European Commission has announced restrictions on the imports of Ukrainian wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seed in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Bulgaria until June 5.
To facilitate this option, the European Union announced a one-year suspension on import tariffs for Ukraine, in June 2022.The increase in exports of Ukrainian grains and oilseeds through the eastern European Union has been huge. They have, however, faced increased competition in local markets from Ukrainian grain and oilseeds. The farmers have also found it more difficult and more expensive to transport their crops as many of the trucks and railwagons they would typically use are carrying large volumes of supplies from Ukraine instead.
It all went through the eastern European Union as Ukraine's borders with Russia and Belarus have been closed.
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.
Prigozhin praises Ukrainian defenders in Bakhmut ahead of Wagner withdrawalThe Wagner Group's founder said in a Telegram message on Saturday that Ukraine's troops 'defend with dignity.'
Read more »
Nigerian president to commission Dangote refinery in two weeksNigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will commission the multi-billion dollar Dangote oil refinery in two weeks, a presidency spokesperson said on Sunday, setting up the plant for its first production since construction started in 2016.
Read more »
Art in European Parliament shows Jesus with gay 'sadomasochistic slaves,' sparking outrage: 'Disgusting'Conservative EU politicians were outraged at art in Parliament that showed Jesus Christ delivering the Sermon on the Mount surrounded by gay men dressed in leather BDSM outfits.
Read more »
Senior Ukrainian officials fear counterattack may not live up to hypeUkraine is readying an assault to seize back territory occupied by Russia. The advance buildup — the details of which remain secret — has left Ukrainian officials wondering: What outcome will be enough to impress the West, especially Washington?
Read more »
Mobile clinic giving glasses to Afghan and Ukrainian refugees in Harrisburg“Vision screening is mostly the hardest part for us because to schedule an appointment you should have insurance, you should have English level, at least basic,” a Ukrainian refugee said.
Read more »
Russian troops wear disguises to escape Zaporizhzhia: Ukrainian mayorAmid evacuations of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine's exiled mayor of Melitopol said he's heard of reports of Russians posing as civilians in order to get out.
Read more »