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28.07.2014
Terrorists will not leave Ukraine without food - Agriculture Ministry
Although the harvest in some areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions is difficult due to the fighting in eastern Ukraine, but it is not a threat to food security.
more25.07.2014
Ukraine may receive new IMF tranche in month
Ukraine expects to receive the second IMF tranche to the amount of USD 1.4 million by mid-August. National Bank Governor Natalia Hontareva told journalists today, commenting on results of negotiations with the IMF Mission.
more18.07.2014
UN adopted new food standards to protect consumers
The United Nations’ food standards body has adopted new standards to protect consumer health worldwide, UN Radio reports. The Codex Alimentarius Commission decided to lower further the maximum acceptable levels of lead in infant formula.
more17.07.2014
Strat Grains underlines fears for EU wheat quality
Strategie Grains cautioned over the quality of the European Union wheat harvest, even as it nudged higher its estimate for the quantity, with increased yield expectations for many northern countries.
more16.07.2014
European Commission to tackle unfair practices in the food supply chain
The European Commission has today adopted a communication encouraging Member States to look for ways to improve protection of small food producers and retailers against the unfair practices of their sometimes much stronger trading partners.
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01.07.2014
Gross yield of grain crops and grain legumes in 2014/15 MY is expected to reach 55-56 million tonnes
According to estimations of the Association “Ukrainian agribusiness club” (UCAB), gross yield of grain and oil crops in 2014/15 MY is forecast to 55-56 million tonnes (excluding currently occupied territory of Crimea), which is 6,5 -7,5 million tons (11,9-12,1%) less than previous year. Export is expected to reach 26-27 million tons which is 6,3-7,3 million tons (18,8-21,8%) less than expectations of 2013/14 MY.
more27.06.2014
Export sales of Ukrainian agricultural commodities to the EU to grow by 14.3% in 2014
According to the estimates of the Association “Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB), export sales of Ukrainian agricultural commodities may grow by 8,3-14,3% in 2014 as compared to 2013. In monetary terms, this figure would account for about $4.8-5.1 billion. The main reasons for this increase include unilateral trade preferences provided to Ukraine by the EU and the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union.
more11.06.2014
AgriFood Spectrum: TOP 15 companies produce 30% of sorghum in Ukraine
According to the results of the study "AgriFood Spectrum of Ukraine-2014: Personal Profile" conducted by AgriSurvey agency, TOP 15 largest producers of sorghum produce one third of this crop in Ukraine.
more04.06.2014
Abolition of technical inspection for agricultural machinery will facilitate the investment attractiveness of Ukrainian agricultural industry
Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB) greets the adoption of Law No. 2609a “On amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine (to ensure the safe operation by agricultural machinery)”. According to the UCAB experts, abolishment of technical inspection for agricultural machinery will relieve farmers from the additional financial duties and promote the development of agricultural production.
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17 липня 2014 р. в Аграрному союзі України відбулось чергове засідання незалежної Експертної ради з питань цінової ситуації на аграрному ринку за участю представників Аграрного союзу України, асоціац...
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