'Destruction' of Ukrainian power plant could see farming fields turned to desert wastelands

The Ukrainian Agricultural Council warned a loss of production in affected fields could see long lasting impacts on food supply

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Extensive damage caused to Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant in the south of the war-torn country will see agricultural production decline by 14 per cent which would have serious consequences across the world.
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Extensive damage caused to Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant in the south of the war-torn country will see agricultural production decline by 14 per cent which would have serious consequences across the world.

Farming fields in Ukraine could soon turn to deserts after the destruction of a vital water supply which could ‘jeopardise' global food security. Andriy Dykun, chairman of the Ukrainian Agri Council...

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