29.01.2014
Export of agricultural products has decreased by 4.8% for the year
For Ukrainian agriculture, 2013 ended with positive balance in foreign trade – 8,8 bln USD, that is 14,7% less than the previous year. Herewith, exports of agricultural products totaled 17 bln USD, that is 4,8% less than the previous year's figures. The same time, imports increased by 8.8% and totaled 8,2 bln USD. It was informed by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB).
more29.01.2014
Poultry meat export increased by 80% last year
By results of 2013, Ukraine exported over 145,5 thousand tons of poultry meat and sub-products, which is 80% more than had been indicated the previous year. Informed was given by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB).
more28.01.2014
Very low inflation last year - State Statistics Service
The inflation index was the lowest over the years of statistical observations in Ukraine. First Deputy Head of the State Statistics Service Vadym Pishcheiko told a briefing about this, dedicated to results of Ukraine's social and economic development for 2013.
more28.01.2014
The positive balance of foreign trade in dairy products has dropped by 14%
In 2013, Ukraine exported dairy products totaling for 515,0 mln USD, and imported – for 241,5 mln USD. Thus, the balance of foreign trade in dairy products amounted to 273,5 mln USD and it is 14% less than the indicators of 2012. This information was given by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB).
more27.01.2014
Loss of land threaten food security, says UN Environment Programme
Hundreds of millions of hectares of natural land, nearly the size of Brazil, may be degraded by 2050 should current trends of unsustainable land use continue. The warning came from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in a report released at the World Economic Forum underway in Davos, Switzerland within last week.
more27.01.2014
Ukrainian sugar refineries cut beet processing by 47% in 2013
Ukrainian sugar refineries accepted 9.2 million tonnes of sugar beets in 2013, which is 47% down year-over-year, the State Statistics Service has reported.
more24.01.2014
EU meat sector is expected to be supported by strong demand
Prospects for EU commodity markets are favourable for the period 2013-2023, according to the European Commission's latest Medium-term Prospects. The medium-term forecast for arable crops is relatively positive, thanks to solid world demand and firm prices. The EU meat sector is expected to be supported by strong demand on the world market, while prospects of economic recovery should also allow for a higher consumption in Europe. Poultry meat will remain the most dynamic segment and pork Europe's favourite meat, while the decline in beef and sheep meat consumption is projected to continue.
more23.01.2014
Ukraine will increase meat exports by almost 10% in 2014, says ministry
Meat and meat products exports from Ukraine in 2014 could grow by 9.9% or 18,000 tonnes, to 200,000 tonnes, according to the forecast in the balances of the interagency working group at the Economic Development and Trade Ministry of Ukraine.
more23.01.2014
Export of milk powder declined twice
For January-November 2013, Ukraine has exported 12.7 thousand tons of milk powder, which is two times less than the similar performance of the previous year. It was informed by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB).
more21.01.2014
EBRD worsens forecast for reduction in Ukraine's GDP in 2013 to 0.8%
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has worsened its forecast for the reduction in Ukraine's GDP in 2013 from 0.5% to 0.8%, while maintaining the forecast for economic recovery in 2014 at 1.5%.
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