A Ukrainian farmer says he’s hopeful that the export deal between his country and Russia will allow grain exports to return to prewar levels.  

Kees Huizinga tells Brownfield the agreement only works if the Russians don’t violate it. “I don’t really believe the Russians, or I don’t believe them at all. But if they don’t breach it, then it means a lot to us and to Ukraine and to farming in general.”

He says the deal should address current challenges that farmers are facing when they transport grain.

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