30.04.2014
Ukrainian economy shrinks by 1% in Q1, 2014
Ukraine's gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 1% in the first quarter of this year, which is slightly better than predicted by the Ukrainian Economic Development and Trade Ministry.
more28.04.2014
Fule: EU ready to sign remaining part of Association Agreement with Ukraine after presidential elections
EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Stefan Fule has reiterated the EU’s commitment to sign the remaining chapters of the Association Agreement with Ukraine and confirmed that the implementation of the agreement is not a final goal in bilateral relations between Kyiv and Brussels.
more28.04.2014
Memorandum on reverse gas supplies from Slovakia signed - Yatseniuk
Ukraine has signed a memorandum with Slovakia on cooperation in the energy sector, which envisages reverse supplies of up to eight billion cubic meters of natural gas per year.
more23.04.2014
Every fourth agricultural enterprise became unprofitable in 2013
By results of the financial activity of large and medium-sized enterprises of Ukraine in 2013, 24% of the total number of enterprises in agriculture have become unprofitable. In comparison with 2012, this figure has increased by 5.1 points. In money equivalent the amount of losses increased in 2013 by nearly 3 bln UAH or 73.3% and amounted to 7 bln UAH. It was informed by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB).
more22.04.2014
EU's decision to reduce customs duties for Ukrainian goods comes into force
The European Union's decision on the unilateral reduction of customs duties on Ukrainian products brought to the EU market has come into force.
more22.04.2014
Economy Minister says when hryvnia rate stabilizes
The situation on the currency market will stabilize immediately after Ukraine receives the funds from the International Monetary Fund and other international financial organizations.
more22.04.2014
Purchasing prices for grain have beaten historical record
Purchasing prices for some crops of grain group have reached its maximum. According to the price monitoring done by Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB), average purchasing prices for 3rd class wheat at the end of last week reached marks 2570 UAH/t (by 475 UAH/t or 22.7% higher than the same date of last year), feed wheat – 2250 UAH/t (higher by 280 UAH/t or 14.2%), corn – 2200 UAH/t (higher by 386,7 UAH/t or 21.3%). Soybean has also demonstrated a record price of 5950 UAH/t (higher by 1500 UAH/t or 33.7%), and soybean meal – 7250 UAH/t (higher by 1350 UAH/t or 22.9%).
more17.04.2014
NBU will deprive of licenses banks that undermined hryvnia rate
The National Bank of Ukraine intends to revoke licenses to conduct banking activities from those financial institutions that participated in undermining of the national currency on the interbank market.
more17.04.2014
EU to launch free trade with Ukraine on November 1
The European Union is planning to launch a free trade area with Ukraine on November 1, 2014.
more17.04.2014
UCAB is looking for new ideas for agribusiness from students
In April 2014, Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" and agency "AgriJob» initiated nationwide project "AgriBusiness Ideas of Advanced Students (AgriBIAS)” which is aimed on searching talented students and graduates, establishing communication between employers and young professionals, promoting innovation development of agribusiness, as well as strengthening the role of corporate social responsibility among agricultural companies.
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