One in three rural households in Ukraine reported a decline in income in 2025 due to the war, ProAgro Group reports citing the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Among households dependent on agriculture, the share is even higher – about 48%.
According to FAO Ukraine Head Shahnoza Muminova, for many rural families agriculture remains a critical source of income and food security, making support for farmers essential for community resilience.
The report shows that around 40% of households are engaged in agricultural production, with 86% producing mainly for their own consumption. This helps mitigate the impact of price volatility and reduces food insecurity risks.
At the same time, 75% of households resort to negative coping strategies, such as using savings, taking loans, or cutting spending on healthcare and education.
The situation is most severe in frontline areas, where 42% of households rely primarily on pensions, and some have no stable income at all. In addition, 30% of households reported reduced crop production, while one in five livestock producers lost animals due to the war.
The most vulnerable groups include internally displaced persons, female-headed households, and families living near the frontline.
The findings are based on a survey of 2,800 households across nine frontline regions and form the basis of FAO’s Emergency Response and Early Recovery Plan for 2026-2028.
Earlier, it was reported that the FAO Food Price Index increased in February after five consecutive months of decline, reaching 125.3 points. This is 0.9% higher than in January, but 1% lower than in February last year.
