INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, US — Corteva, Inc. is partnering with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to help Ukrainian farmers with access to crop inputs, financing and post-harvest storage.

“Ukrainian farmers are entering this planting season facing immense challenges,” said Igor Teslenko, president of Corteva Agriscience Europe, Middle East & Africa. “We are honored to support their efforts with hybrid seeds and crop protection products that leverage one of the world’s most evolved germplasm and sustainably advantaged chemistries. Our innovative solutions will enable these farmers to meet their yield and productivity goals while supporting the pressing food security needs of their country and the global agricultural market.”

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has made it difficult for Ukrainian farmers to access the materials they need for crop production.

Corteva Agriscience, which previously announced its decision to withdraw from Russia, is increasing its production of hybrid corn and sunflower seeds in the region by 30% over the next five years to ensure a stable supply of seeds for Ukrainian farmers to plant in 2023 and beyond.

Corteva also is increasing Ukrainian farmer access to the latest crop protection technologies, agronomic support, and financing tools.

USAID is advancing the $100 million Agriculture Resilience Initiative (AGRI) — Ukraine to bolster Ukrainian agriculture exports. It is committed to ensuring market solutions through increasing farmer productivity and ensuring farmers can fairly compete in the market.

By leveraging the public and private sector, the collaboration will help Ukrainian farmers produce harvests that are critical for the region and global food security, USAID and Corteva said.