{"id":17139,"date":"2026-10-12T12:08:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T10:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danubecommission.org\/dc\/?p=17139"},"modified":"2026-10-12T14:14:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:14:28","slug":"danubes-potential-for-grain-exports-meeting-with-fao-and-uga-at-dc-secretariat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danubecommission.org\/dc\/en\/2026\/10\/12\/danubes-potential-for-grain-exports-meeting-with-fao-and-uga-at-dc-secretariat\/","title":{"rendered":"Danube\u2019s Potential for Grain Exports \u2013 meeting with FAO and UGA at DC Secretariat"},"content":{"rendered":"

29 September 2026 | Brussels<\/strong> \u2013 the DC Secretariat welcomed representatives of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)<\/a> and UGA (Ukrainian Grain Association)<\/a> to discuss the Danube\u2019s potential for an increased grain production in the Danube region as well as the reliability of grain export routes amid security challenges surrounding Ukraine’s ports on the Black Sea and the need for reliable alternative corridors.<\/p>\n

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Discussions highlighted the region\u2019s vast untapped agricultural production potential, particularly in Ukraine, Serbia and Romania. However, severe climate change impacts and unprecedented low-water periods threaten the Danube\u2019s transport capacity, reducing vessel drafts and discouraging barge operators. The DC Secretariat outlined the measures already undertaken to make navigation on the Danube more resilient to periods of extremely low water levels, as well as those yet to be implemented.<\/p>\n

To effectively capture this grain potential and overcome current constraints, participants emphasized the need for targeted infrastructure investments<\/strong> and enhanced regional coordinati<\/strong>on. The Danube Commission will play an important coordinating role in this regard.<\/p>\n

The Danube Commission<\/a> and the FAO<\/a> are planning to organise a joint conference in Budapest in May 2027<\/strong>, bringing together private companies, national and EU representatives to coordinate cooperation between the public and private sectors and to highlight the importance of the Danube as a lifeline for food supplies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

9 October 2026 | Budapest<\/strong><\/p>\n

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