01.06.2013
IFC invests in meat producer Axzon to help company expand
KYIV-- IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is investing in Axzon, a leading Eastern European pork producer, to support the company s expansion in Ukraine. The investment will also facilitate the construction of new biogas plants in Poland, which will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and showcase the benefits of sustainable agriculture.
more31.05.2013
Ukrainians chose the best recipe for barbecue
Yesterday, 30 of May, the winner of All-Ukrainian competition "Taste, Country! The best recipe of barbecue" was awarded. The winner became a recipe of pork barbeque in kefir, which won the largest number of internet users’ votes. It was sent by a resident of Korosten Elena Veremyeyenko.
more31.05.2013
The work quality level of the UCAB confirmed by the international certificate once again
The association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB) had successfully completed the first observation audit for compliance with the requirements of the quality management system standard ISO 9001:2008, what has once again confirmed the high level of own work and providing services to member companies and partners. The audit was carried out by the "TÜV Rheinland" - one of the world leaders in the provision of independent services with technical supervision and certification.
more28.05.2013
Ukraine: Ministry of Agrarian Policy plans to increase import replacement of agricultural equipment up to 60%
The national agriculturalists are to be provided with modern agriculture equipment, including by national production. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food gives financial assistance so that to encourage agrarians to buy agricultural equipment manufactured in Ukraine, Government Portal reports.
more28.05.2013
Ukrainian beef cattle is under threat again
Reducing the demand for beef leads to further reduction of purchase prices for cattle. At the end of May the prices for bulls were 14,00-15,50 UAH/kg, which is on 1,00-1,50 UAH/kg less than the previous month prices and 5,50-6,00 UAH/kg less than at the same period of last year. This was reported by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB).
more27.05.2013
Ukraines general state debt up 2.7% in April
Ukraines state (direct) and guaranteed debt grew by 2.7% or $1.819 billion in April, to $69.235 billion, the Finance Ministry reported last week. According to the report, the overall state debt in January-April rose by 7.3%, or by $4.7
more27.05.2013
Import substitution of agricultural machinery planned to be increased up to 60% - Agricultural Policy and Food Ministr
Thanks to the state support aimed at raising competitiveness of national agricultural machinery, increase of its import substitution is planned up to 60%.
more27.05.2013
Yanukovych notes importance of promoting agricultural cooperation
Ukraine needs new approaches to public policy in the development of agriculture and rural areas, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has said.
more23.05.2013
Ukraine has significant potential of agricultural waste products using as a source of renewable energy
Today, 23 of May 2013, the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club", the agency «AgriEvent» and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) held the International Bioenergetic Forum "Using the potential of agricultural waste products as a source of renewable energy in Ukraine". The event brought together experts and representatives of bioenergetics to discuss the problems and prospects of bioenergy in Ukraine, voiced advantages and disadvantages of government regulation in this field in Ukraine and abroad, also make an acquaintance with the innovative technologies of renewable energy from agricultural waste products on example of enterprises, that have already achieved success in this field in Ukraine.
more21.05.2013
Food enterprises need at least 5 years to reach EU standards, State Veterinary Service
Ukrainian food industry enterprises need at least five years to bring their products up to EU standards, Deputy Head of State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine Vitaliy Bashynsky said.
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