What effect did Chernobyl accident have in farm land?

The Chernobyl accident in 1986 released significant amounts of radioactive material, leading to widespread contamination of agricultural land in the surrounding areas, particularly in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. This contamination rendered large tracts of farmland unsafe for cultivation and livestock due to radioactive fallout, resulting in the abandonment of agricultural activities in many regions. The long-term impacts included decreased soil fertility, health risks to local populations, and economic challenges for the agricultural sector. Efforts to decontaminate and manage the land have been ongoing, but many areas remain restricted and uninhabitable.