30.11.2009
47.6 million tons of grain threshed in Ukraine
A total of 47.63 million tons of grain was threshed in Ukraine as of November 27.
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China to Buy More Domestic Soybeans to Boost Farmers
China, the world’s largest soybean buyer, will purchase the oilseed and corn from the domestic market to boost farm incomes, the National Development and Reform Commission said.
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Furshet to launch four supermarkets before end of 2009
Before the end of 2009, the second top Ukraine's retail chain Furshet will launch four supermarkets in...
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Merchant ports' net profit 2.5 times up
Ukrainian merchant ports increased their net profits 2.5 times during the first ten months of 2009 compared to the like 2008 period, from UAH 670.056 million to UAH 1.684,143,4 billion (1 USD - 7.99 UAH), say the latest reports by the Transport and Communications Ministry of Ukraine.
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Dakor Agro Holding intends to raise net profit five times by 2012
Dakor Agro Holding intends to raise its net profit 5.5 times, to UAH 648.5mn (EUR 53.55mn USD 81.06mn) in 2011, against 2008. Net revenue is planned to amount to UAH 1.824bn, against the expected UAH 660.9mn in 2009 (down 7.8% against 2008). Income from sugar business is planned to reach UAH 1.052bn, from other kinds of agricultural business UAH 758mn.
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BioFuel Energy Reports Sales Up
BioFuel Energy Corp gained 14.93 per cent on the NASDAQ up to $1.54 this week.
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Canada Wheat Harvest Picks Up as Warm, Dry Weather Firms Fields
Canada’s grain harvest accelerated last week as warm, dry weather in the western prairies let farmers finish collecting grain, the Canadian Wheat Board said.
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Ag Minister predicts part of domestic sugar mills to switch to biofuel production in 2010
“In my opinion, part of the sugar mills will switch in 2010 to making biofuel from beet or to making ingredients for mixed gasolines containing a biological component,” said Minister Yuriy Melnyk. He pointed out that several such projects already exist and are ready to 50-60%. Yu.Melnyk believes this area’s development will be promoted by a law on granting tax preferences to biofuel producers that is to come into force from January 1, 2010.
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France to assist Pakistan in promotion of agriculture sector
French Ambassador to Pakistan Daniel Jouanneau has said that France would assist and extend all possible support for the promotion of agriculture sector.
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Australia's Graincorp returns to profitability
Grains handler and marketer GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) has warned of lower grain receivals in Australia in fiscal 2010 as the drought continues to affect the agricultural sector, particularly in New South Wales.
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