Agriculture Jobs in Ukraine: Current Situation
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine is ongoing. Ukraine is one of the world's largest grain producers and its farmers have kept sowing and harvesting through the war. Some farmland has been mined, and clearing it is slow, dangerous work that will take many years.
EU Helpers does not recruit for farm roles based inside Ukraine, and we do not encourage moving there while the war continues. We can help Ukrainian farm workers who are already outside the country find work elsewhere in Europe. Browse our wider agriculture hiring landscape across Europe for those options.
Quick facts:
- Ukraine is an active war zone. Check your government's travel advice before making any decisions.
- Some farmland has been mined, and clearing it will take many years.
- Ukrainian farmers have kept sowing and harvesting throughout.
- EU Helpers does not recruit for roles located inside Ukraine.
- Many Ukrainian farm workers are now working in Poland and elsewhere in Europe.
The Honest Picture
Ukrainian farming has continued through conditions no other European farm sector has faced. Grain has been sown, harvested and moved out while parts of the country were under attack.
Mined farmland is the hardest problem. Clearing land so it can be farmed again is slow and dangerous, and it will continue long after the fighting stops.
Many Ukrainian farm workers are now outside the country, especially in Poland. Their skills transfer directly, and European agriculture is hiring across almost every market.
Before You Consider Anything Related to Ukraine
Check your own government's travel advice for Ukraine before making any decision. Most Western governments currently advise against all travel there. That advice is updated regularly and is more current than this page can be.
EU Helpers' Position on Ukraine
We do not recruit for farm roles based inside Ukraine, and we do not encourage moving there while the war is going on. We do not list Ukraine as an active hiring destination the way we do other countries.
If you are a Ukrainian farm worker looking for work outside Ukraine, or an employer wanting to hire Ukrainian workers, our team can talk through what is realistic.
What We Can Help With
- Connecting displaced Ukrainian farm workers with employers elsewhere in Europe.
- Helping farms that want to hire Ukrainian workers already living in their country.
- Guidance on how Ukrainian farm record reads to European employers.
- Honest answers about what we can and cannot do, rather than a sales pitch.
Get Started
Ukrainian Workers Outside Ukraine
If you are already outside Ukraine, register as a job seeker and we will talk through realistic options elsewhere in Europe.
Farms and Food Producers
If you want to hire Ukrainian farm workers, start an employer partnership or contact our team.
Recruiters
Recruiters working with displaced Ukrainian farm workers can apply to join our recruiter network.
For anything else about Ukraine, contact our team directly. You can also browse open farm roles elsewhere in Europe, or see our industries hub.
Important note: EU Helpers is not a government body, a travel safety authority, or a substitute for your country's official travel advice. This page is general information only.