23.02.2010
Wheat, Corn Drop After UN Forecasts Grain Stockpiles to Climb
Wheat and corn declined after the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said grain stockpiles worldwide will increase to the highest level in eight years. Soybeans also fell.
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Grain Prices Rise as Rain Hits Brazil, Argentina
Grain prices rose sharply Monday after investors became concerned that rainy weather in South America might damage soybeans and corn growing in the region.
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China tightens rulings to control animal feed quality 23 Feb 2010
China will require tighter controls over animal feed and feed additives after widespread cases of illegal feed additives have led to human poisonings in the last few years.
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Ministry Cabinet of Ukraine confirmed volumes of forming of the public intervention fund in 2010/11 MY
The Ministry Cabinet of Ukraine confirmed capacities of forming of the public intervention fund in 2010/11 MY, informed the decree of the Ministry Cabinet of Ukraine dd. February 11, 2010, #155.
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Agrarian ministry about to restore soil enrichment program
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy initiates allocation of UAH 300 million (USD 1 - UAH 7.99) from the state budget to support agrarians when purchasing mineral fertilizers for spring campaign, deputy minister Serhiy Melnyk has said.
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90% of winter crops in good and satisfactory condition
According to the Agrarian Policy Ministry, almost 0.6 million ha of winter crops or 6.7% of crops were under the crust of ice in Ukraine as of February 18, 2010.
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In Jan crude sunoil output sagged by 4.8%, down to 268,720 MT
Within Jan 2010 crude sunoil output has declined to 268,720 MT, down 4.8% against Dec 2009, reported Agrarika Ltd referring to Jan 2010 companies outputs preliminary data.
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Jan refined sunoil output down 27%, to 41,210 MT
As reported Agrarika Ltd referring to this year Jan companies outputs preliminary data, this year Jan refined sunoil output has shortened to 41,210 MT, down 27% against last year Dec.
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John Deere introduces new 23-row 2510h nutrient Applicator
Applying anhydrous fertil izer to large fields just got faster and easier with the introduction of the new 23-row 2510H Nutrient Applicator from John Deere.
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Food crissis looms in rural Haiti
More than a month after the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January, FAO and the international humanitarian organization CARE have issued a joint alert over a national food crisis.
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