FAO Completes Distribution of 615 Modular Grain Storage Facilities in Seven Regions of Ukraine
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has completed one of its largest support programs for Ukraine’s agricultural sector in 2025 — the distribution of 615 modular grain storage facilities among small and medium-sized farms in seven regions near the front line. This initiative has become an important step in preparing for the 2026 agricultural season.
This is reported by AgroReview
Project Implementation and Partner Support
The implementation of the program was made possible through FAO’s collaboration with the governments of Canada and Japan, as well as the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine. The new storage facilities provide farmers with modern, safe, and reliable infrastructure for crop storage. Under conditions of martial law, this allows farmers to store, manage, and sell grain, minimizing the risk of losses and ensuring the stability of agricultural production.
“For a farmer, the ability to safely store their harvest is not just about grain. It’s about peace of mind, about the confidence that months of hard work will not be lost,” said Shakhnosa Muminova, head of the FAO Office in Ukraine. “These storage facilities provide Ukrainian farmers with what is especially needed in times of war — stability and the ability to look to the future with hope. We will continue to support them on this path.”
Participant Selection and Distribution Geography
Farmers could apply to participate in the program through the State Agricultural Register. In total, FAO received 747 applications from farms with land banks ranging from 200 to 1,000 hectares. After thorough verification, 615 farms were selected. The modular grain storage facilities were distributed to farmers in Chernihiv (62), Dnipropetrovsk (116), Kharkiv (124), Kherson (14), Kirovohrad (84), Mykolaiv (128), and Odesa (87) regions.
This program is part of a large-scale Grain Storage Support Strategy that FAO and its partners have been implementing since 2022. During this period, Ukrainian agricultural producers have received over 37,000 grain sleeves, 105 sets of equipment for loading and unloading grain, and 859 modular grain storage facilities. Overall, this has allowed for the preservation of over 8 million tons of grain across the country.
Despite the progress made, the shortage of modern storage infrastructure remains a serious issue, especially in frontline and liberated areas. Looking ahead to 2026, the development of safe storage capacities for grain is a crucial condition for the recovery of the agricultural sector and ensuring the country’s food security.
FAO plans to provide support to about 100 more farmers at the beginning of 2026; however, current resources do not cover all declared needs. Strengthening international cooperation and support remains a key factor for Ukrainian farmers to overcome challenges and contribute to the country’s long-term recovery.