Ukraine needs international assistance in demining territories, including agricultural lands. This was emphasised by the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Mykola Solskyi, during an online speech at the meeting of agriculture ministers of the G7 countries, which is being held in Japan.
According to him, 470,000 hectares of agricultural land in Ukraine are now mined. So far, only 17.5 percent of the mined territories have been surveyed, of which 57,000 hectares are for agricultural purposes.
“The process of demining the liberated territories does not stop. But this process is complicated and will stretch for decades. To date, more than 2,600 sappers from state and private structures carry out demining in Ukraine. With such capacity, it will take us more than 20 years to clear only agricultural land,” the Minister emphasised.
He also emphasised that Ukraine urgently needs special equipment to speed up rumination. Noting that the sapper manually clears 15-20 square meters. m per day, and demining equipment – six square meters. km and at the same time, maximum safety for sappers is preserved.
“We have an urgent need for technical equipment for demining. We understand exactly what this technique is and how much it is needed. And here we hope for your help,” Mykola Solskyi addressed his colleagues.
He emphasised that international support will speed up the demining process and save the lives of Ukrainians who are forced to take daily risks.
“Among the farmers, there are brave people who do not wait until it is their turn to clear mines. Some farmers demine the fields on their own, using metal detectors, at their own peril and risk,” Mykola Solskyi said.
He emphasised that Russia also caused problems with exports and logistics, led to rising prices, farmers’ lack of working capital and inability to pay loans, and loss of equipment. At the same time, Ukraine continues to provide grain to ensure the food security of the world. Almost 59 million tons of agricultural products have already been exported since the beginning of the war. Ukraine also carries out a humanitarian mission – Grain from Ukraine to support the poorest countries in the world. Since the initiative started, six ships with food have been sent. Four more are planned in the near future.
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