Scientific Bulletin of Mukachevo State University. Series “Economics”

Vol. 12, No. 2, 2025 30.05.2025 open access Open access

Food security as a basis for socio-economic sustainability in war conditions

Volodymyr Hoblyk, Tetiana Chernychko, Tetiana Shcherban, Vasyl Pigosh, Uliana Rosola

DOI https://doi.org/10.52566/msu-econ2.2025.83 Pages 83 –93 Views 1,218 Views

Abstract

In times of war, access to food affects the humanitarian situation, economic stability, and national security. The purpose of the study was to analyse the main challenges of ensuring food security in war conditions and identify key principles and priorities for its support. Methods of statistical data analysis, comparative analysis, and generalisation of theoretical approaches were used to develop recommendations for improving the sustainability of food systems in Ukraine. As a result of the study, it was found that due to a full-scale invasion in 2022, wheat production in Ukraine decreased by more than 30%, and sunflower oil exports decreased by more than 1 million tonnes compared to pre-war levels. The world grain price index rose 17.9% in 2022, confirming the significant impact of the war on global food security. The study highlighted the main challenges of ensuring food security in Ukraine caused by military aggression: destruction of infrastructure, reduction of production capacity, land pollution, lack of resources for farmers, and reduction of export potential. The impact of the armed conflict on the agricultural sector, global food markets, and the availability of food products for the population was assessed. The results of the study confirmed that to ensure food security of Ukraine, it is necessary to implement comprehensive measures: modernisation of logistics and production infrastructure, stimulation of innovations in the agricultural sector, strengthening state support for farmers, and reducing dependence on imports. Recommendations have been developed for strengthening socio-economic sustainability through effective management of food systems. The proposed solutions are aimed at minimising the impact of war, stabilising food systems, and creating conditions for economic recovery. The results of the study can be used to develop food security strategies, adapt agricultural and economic policies in war conditions, and develop programmes to support producers and consumers

Keywords

armed conflict, rural economy, economic stability, infrastructure, export potential, sustainability of food systems

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Suggested citation

Hoblyk, V., Chernychko, T., Shcherban, T., Pigosh, V., & Rosola, U. (2025). Food security as a basis for socio-economic sustainability in war conditions. Scientific Bulletin of Mukachevo State University. Series “Economics”, 12(2), 83-93. https://doi.org/10.52566/msu-econ2.2025.83