Inflationary pressure on aquaculture feed likely to be long-lasting with Ukraine's wheat production threatened

An executive with one feed company fears the inability of Ukrainian farmers to plant crops will have a long-term impact on seafood consumption. Meanwhile the company's staff in the country is safe, but has faced nightmarish consequences from Russia's invasion.

A Russian tank destroyed in a Ukrainian field in March 2022. The country's wheat production is under threat from the Russian invasion, pressuring costs for fish feed.
A Russian tank destroyed in a Ukrainian field in March 2022. The country's wheat production is under threat from the Russian invasion, pressuring costs for fish feed.Photo: Ukraine Ministry of Defense/Twitter
Published 25 March 2022, 07:01Updated 25 March 2022, 13:24