Press releases
01.08.2014
Mineral fertilizers price increase could cost more than 105.3 mln USD to Ukrainian farmers
The Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine approved two resolutions concerning imports of mineral fertilizers to Ukraine from Russian Federation and Belarus Republic. This decision applies for ammonium nitrate and complex three-component fertilizers respectively. Due to insufficient level of production at the domestic market that could not fully cover the demand, Ukrainian farmers will have to pay additional 105.3 mln USD due to price increase. This was reported by the association Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB).
more21.07.2014
Draft law No. 4309 to prevent further development of agriculture sector
Setting a transfer of the large and medium agricultural producers to a common system of VAT taxation beginning from January 1, 2015, and prolongation of VAT’s tax exempt regime for transactions with export of grain and industrial crops up to January 1, 2015, are proposed by the government bill No. 4309 registered in the Parliament of Ukraine on 21.07.2014.
more01.07.2014
Gross yield of grain crops and grain legumes in 2014/15 MY is expected to reach 55-56 million tonnes
According to estimations of the Association “Ukrainian agribusiness club” (UCAB), gross yield of grain and oil crops in 2014/15 MY is forecast to 55-56 million tonnes (excluding currently occupied territory of Crimea), which is 6,5 -7,5 million tons (11,9-12,1%) less than previous year. Export is expected to reach 26-27 million tons which is 6,3-7,3 million tons (18,8-21,8%) less than expectations of 2013/14 MY.
more27.06.2014
Export sales of Ukrainian agricultural commodities to the EU to grow by 14.3% in 2014
According to the estimates of the Association “Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB), export sales of Ukrainian agricultural commodities may grow by 8,3-14,3% in 2014 as compared to 2013. In monetary terms, this figure would account for about $4.8-5.1 billion. The main reasons for this increase include unilateral trade preferences provided to Ukraine by the EU and the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union.
more11.06.2014
AgriFood Spectrum: TOP 15 companies produce 30% of sorghum in Ukraine
According to the results of the study "AgriFood Spectrum of Ukraine-2014: Personal Profile" conducted by AgriSurvey agency, TOP 15 largest producers of sorghum produce one third of this crop in Ukraine.
more04.06.2014
Abolition of technical inspection for agricultural machinery will facilitate the investment attractiveness of Ukrainian agricultural industry
Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB) greets the adoption of Law No. 2609a “On amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine (to ensure the safe operation by agricultural machinery)”. According to the UCAB experts, abolishment of technical inspection for agricultural machinery will relieve farmers from the additional financial duties and promote the development of agricultural production.
more02.06.2014
Crimea does not produce own sugar, and Russian will cost 160 mln UAH more
By results of the survey “Agri-food spectrum of Ukraine-2014" conducted by the agency AgriSurvey, the occupied Crimea does not in generally provide its own needs in sugar. The transition from Ukrainian to Russian sugar will cost extra over 160 mln UAH per year.
more28.05.2014
Association “Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv will cooperate to promote innovative development of agribusiness in Ukraine
In May 2014, the association “Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB) and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNU) signed a memorandum of cooperation. Henceforth, Taras Shevchenko National University will provide information support to a nationwide project “AgriBusiness Ideas of Advanced Students”(AgriBIAS) launched by UCAB in April 2014.
more27.05.2014
Milk producers have lost 150 million UAH for a month after banning exports to Russia
By the estimation of the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB), as a result of reduction of purchasing prices for milk, the income of agricultural enterprises from milk realization has declined for the month by 150 mln UAH.
more16.05.2014
The sowing areas of spring grains and legumes may be up to 10% less than expected in Ukraine
According to the official information of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, nearly 7.2 million hectares have been sown under spring grains and legumes as of May 13. This number is 6.5% or 0.5 million hectares less than the previous year, even when considering that sowing period has started earlier this year. It was stated by the Association “Ukrainian Agribusiness Club”.
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