18.04.2013
Yanukovych to meet with Customs Union leaders May 28-29 - source
A meeting of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych with the Customs Union leaders may take place in Astana on May 28-29, during a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, a diplomatic source told reporters.
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Yanukovych: Ukraine plans to sign Association Agreement during “Eastern Partnership” Summit
Ukraine plans to sign the Association and FTA Agreement with the EU in 2013. It was stated by the President in his interview to journalists in Vinnytsia yesterday, President Viktor Yanukovych Press Office reports.
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Ukraine to enhance agriculture cooperation with Saudi Arabia
Bilateral contacts of Ukraine and Saudi Arabia promote the development of business and investment, Ukraine’s agrarian policy and food minister Mykola Prysiazhniuk said during his speech at a welcome reception, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia.
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Exports of grain crops in MY 2013/14 may break five-year record, providing predictable government policy
According to preliminary estimates, grain exports from Ukraine in MY 2013/14 will amount to 25 million tons. This figure is to exceed the largest sale volumes of grains from Ukraine to foreign markets of MY 2008/09, which amounted to 24.8 million tons, - states the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB). Thus, experts emphasize that increasing production trends in crop production and animal husbandry may be preserved solely due to government support, the only efficient mechanism of which are tax incentives for agriculture.
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Ukraineꞌs southern regions start sowing sunflower and sugar beets
The southern regions of Ukraine have started sowing sunflower and sugar beets, according to the Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Food.
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FAO official: Forests and forestry contribute to green growth
There is a need to better record the social and economic contributions of forests to human development, the UN Forum on Forests underway in Istanbul, Turkey heard on Thursday. The UN Forum on Forests comes at an opportune moment, given the outcomes of the Rio+20 conference and the Forum’s recommendations on forest financing and economic development.
more08.04.2013
Domestic prices for sunflower feel shortage of supply - experts
Despite the export sector weakening, domestic sunflower prices did not change in Ukraine last week due to lack of supply. As a result, the production of oil is becoming unprofitable, and in this context some refineries continue to operate half-heartedly.
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Yanukovych disbands workgroup monitoring legality of land tenure
President Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine has eliminated the working group analyzing the state of compliance with the law in the sphere of land relations.
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Agroliga plans to cut area of fields for 2013 harvest by 9.6%
Agroliga (Kharkiv region) plans to sow 4,350 hectares with spring crops for the 2013 harvest, which is 9.6% down year-over-year, reads a posting on the Agroligas Web site.
more02.04.2013
Ukrainian milk producers on the verge of survival
Economic results of agricultural companies in 2012 indicate the efficiency of milk production at the level of 2.3%. This suggests that the profitability of milk production declined significantly in comparison to 2011, when it amounted to 18.5%. This was reported by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB) with reference to the data, provided by the State Statistics Committee.
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