Ukraine's farmers have been hit by the Iran conflict, which has resulted in increased fertiliser prices. Agriculture worker Mykola Maliienko, who farms in central Ukraine and exports crops to Europe, expects his production costs to rise by at least 10-15%. This could increase by 60%. Ukraine exports its food products to 150 countries, down from around 190 before Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. The geographical distribution of shipments has also changed, with shipments to Asia, Oceania and the Middle East declining, and exports to Europe increasing. After Russia invaded, Ukraine's farmers rerouted cargoes through small Danube River ports and by rail to Eastern Europe, resulting in increased logistics costs and grain surpluses. The situation began to stabilise in 2023 when a U.N.-brokered grain corridor opened, allowing shipments to recover. Last year, farm exports generated over $22 billion for Ukraine, accounting for over half of its total export revenues. However, Russia's invasion means farmers face a significant labour shortage and disruption in transport links and power supplies. The country is dependent on imports from Europe for its military.