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OTTAWA — Marie-Claude Bibo The Minister of Agriculture states that Canada is sending seeds, including buckwheat, a fast-growing crop, to Ukraine.
Minister states that Ukraine has asked Canada (also a major grain producer) to send seeds and mobile silos to store grain. ..
The buckwheat used to make buckwheat has a shorter growing period than wheat, making it easier for harsh Ukrainian farmers to grow.
Ukrainian farmers are mining fields by Russian troops, destroying storage silos, and many agricultural workers are fighting Russians.
Russians are also blocking Ukrainian ports, unable to export Ukrainian grains and sunflower oil, leading to food shortages in the developing world.
Ministers say Canadian farmers are stepping up to help alleviate shortages and are on track to produce 44 percent more wheat than last season, which was hit by the drought. say.
This report by Canadian Press was first published on June 27, 2022.
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