UCAB news
20.12.2017
UCAB insists on fulfilling conditions of the agrarians
After the illegal adoption of amendment №180 to the Tax Code and the State Budget for 2018, UCAB with the leading agrarian associations of Ukraine began to protect the interests of agrarians.
more15.12.2017
UCAB opposes «soy amendment»
Leading agricultural associations of Ukraine addressed an open letter to the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko asking to protect the legitimate interests of Ukrainian agricultural producers, which were violated when Parliament adopted amendment No. 180, which cancels VAT refunds for the export of rapeseed, soybeans and sunflower.
more11.12.2017
UCAB 2017: the results of the year
In 2017, the number of UCAB members reached a record level. One of the most important indicators of UCAB work is the rapid increase in the number of members this year. For today, the Association has 105 companies, which occupy key positions in the agrarian market of Ukraine. UCAB consists of 29 agrarian holdings, which own land on area of 3.5 mln ha, that located in almost all regions of Ukraine.
more16.11.2017
Agribusiness stability is expected in 2018, - Roman Hrab
On 15 November, at AGRITECHNICA 2017 in Hanover, Roman Hrab, Deputy Director General for Government Affairs, made a presentation on “Ukrainian agricultural machinery market: conditions and prospects”. The event was organized within the framework of the Conference “Ukraine, Russia, China - Potential for large-scale farming”.
more13.11.2017
Jim Yong Kim says Ukraine needs strong brand
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, who is on an official two-day visit in Kyiv, met this morning with representatives of Ukrainian agribusiness. According to Taras Vysotskyi, General Director of the Association “Ukrainian Agribusiness Club”, the meeting discussed the ways to increase productivity in the agricultural sector and the role of Ukraine in global food security.
more08.11.2017
Vegetable prices continue to decline
In October, the prices of “borsch” vegetables, as predicted, continued to decline. Thus, the average level of purchasing prices for potatoes decreased by 7% compared to September, cabbage - by 16%, carrots - by 12%, onions - by 15%. The price for beet has not changed.
more30.10.2017
Oleksandr Bakumenko held personal meeting with UCAB members
On October 30, the first GR meeting of the companies-members of the Association “Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” was held with Oleksandr Bakumenko, Deputy Head of VRU Committee on Agrarian Policy and Land Relations.
more27.10.2017
Ukraine became one of the three largest exporters of walnuts
As a result of 2016, Ukraine exported 27 thous. tons of peeled nuts to the amount of USD 65 million.
more06.10.2017
The seasonal peak of vegetable production ends in Ukraine
As predicted, in September the vegetable prices showed a downward price trend. The onion fell in price most of all (-9%), while potato and beet prices decreased by 1%. The offer increase of apples led to the price drop of 18%. Meat and milk increased in price by 2%-4%. The group of grocery products has remained unchanged.
more05.10.2017
Agriculture Business Climate dropped in August 2017
Kyiv, 13th September 2017. August survey on Agriculture Київ, 13 вересня, 2017 р. Дослідження аграрного бізнес-клімату у серпні 2017 року продемонструвало погіршення у сприйнятті сільськогосподарськими виробниками їхніх бізнес-результатів та бізнес-перспектив в Україні. У порівнянні до лютого 2017 р., оцінка поточної бізнес-ситуації критично погіршилась, проте оцінка бізнес перспектив зменшилась незначно. Порівняння з результатами серпня 2016 р., коли Business Climate demonstrates weakening of perception of agricultural producers about their business performance and opportunities in Ukraine. In light of this evaluation, compared to February 2017, the estimates of the current situation decreased tremendously, whereas business expectations for the upcoming year dropped just slightly. In addition, comparison with the estimates of August 2016 (when Agriculture Business Climate boosted significantly) results in a rather poor evaluation of the current business climate in agriculture of Ukraine.
more20.09.2017
AgriSchool talked about the Israeli technology of dairy cattle breeding
On September 18, the third module of AgriSchool of "Dairy Cattle Management" was held in Kyiv, devoted to the Israeli technologies of dairy cattle breeding and flock management.
more21.07.2017
Victor Bobrovsky says Ukraine has great potential in biogas production
The use of biogas plants is difficult to overestimate for the current agribusiness. Their application helps to reduce the environmental impact by limiting greenhouse gas emissions. Denmark has a leading place among the industrialized countries in the production of biogas. Biogas occupies up to 18% of total energy balance of this country. Germany also occupies the leading place in the number of medium and large biogas plants (8 thous. on its territory). In Western Europe, at least half of all farms are heated by biogas. Biogas is a universal fuel that can be burned in boilers or used in special installations for the production of electricity and heat.
more15.06.2017
Level of investments in agricultural sector exceeded the pre-crisis period
Following on from the results of I quarter of 2017 level of investment in the agricultural sector reached USD 403 million and exceeded pre-crisis period. Pace of investment growth is recovered evidencing positive expectations of agricultural companies.
more31.05.2017
Ukraine is strengthening control over illegal trafficking of chemicals
Association ‘UCAB’ will join the interagency working group that will work on implementation and to bring our standards in line with the provisions of the World Agreement on Control of Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (Rotterdam Convention). Illegal trafficking of chemicals
more29.05.2017
UCAB participated in working meeting on agricultural land turnover
Meeting of the representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers dedicated to land reform was held today. The working conference was chaired by Volodymyr Hroisman, the Prime Minister of Ukraine. The meeting was attended by people's deputies, representatives of industry associations, farmers and owners of land shares.
more25.05.2017
UCAB became member of commission on the list of domestic machinery and equipment which cost is partially compensated by proceeds of the state budget
Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of Ukraine dated May 18 this year approved personal composition of the commission on formation of the list of domestic machinery and equipment for agriculture complex the cost of which is partially compensated by the proceeds of state budget.
more22.05.2017
Experts of Great Plains conducted training for young engineers
On May 18, 2017 Great Plains Ukraine together with the Association ‘Ukrainian Agribusiness Club’ and AgriEvent Agency conducted a hands-on workshop for students of 4th and 5th courses of engineering specialties at agricultural higher education institutions of Ukraine ‘Day of the Young Engineer of Great Plains’
more10.04.2017
UCAB initiated work of the Committee on precision farming
The first meeting of the Committee on precision farming which is a part of UCAB and consisted of such companies as IMC, MHP, Svarog, Agrogeneration, Agrofusion, Agro-Region, Harveast and Agro Dilo was conducted.
more10.04.2017
SGS Ukraine became a member of UCAB
Foreign Enterprise ‘SGS Ukraine’, leader at the market of expertise, verification, control and certification in agriculture sector, joined the Association ‘Ukrainian Agribusiness Club’. How the company is carrying out its business at present was told in an interview by Oleksandr Vozniuk, General Director of SGS Ukraine.
more06.10.2016
UCAB supports the bill № 5225 on the improvement of the tax system in the sphere of land relations and agriculture
Draft Law offers to establish minimum social commitment of 1 hectare and leave the special regime of taxation for animal husbandry, horticulture, viticulture, horticulture and the production of sugar beet.
more05.10.2016
Registration of agricultural machinery ceased in Ukraine
UCAB addressed an open letter to Maksym Martynuk, First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine with a request to establish a mechanism for registration and deregistration of agricultural equipment.
more22.09.2016
UCAB and Sociedade Rural Brasileira signed a memorandum on cooperation
Association Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB) and Sociedade Rural Brasileira (SRB) signed a memorandum on cooperation during the VII International Conference Large Farm Management.
more12.07.2016
The UCAB Association supports signing of memorandum by grain business and the Ministry of agrarian policy and food of Ukraine
Ministry of agrarian policy and food of Ukraine and grain business’s entities have signed memorandum about mutual persecution and understanding. In particular, the memorandum foresees export correction based on real production and yield projections.
more02.03.2016
UCAB welcomes new members!
Association «Ukrainian Agribusiness Club» welcomes new UCAB members, among which are 6 companies: «Agroinvestgroup», «Eurofins Agro Testing Ukraine», «Institute of Agribusiness Optimization», TITAN MACHINERY UKRAINE , «Аgro-Тrade Company «Agro-Dilo», Baker Tilly Ukraine.
more18.12.2015
UCAB has updated the board of the Presidium
Members of the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB) yesterday, 17 December 2015, reelected their Presidium during the General Annual Meeting.
more16.11.2015
Ukrainians learned the truth about milk products
On November 14 in Kyiv Ukrainian Agribusiness Club Association and AgriEvent Agency held a workshop Simply About Milk for Ukrainian consumers.
more12.10.2015
Alex Lissitsa told students about challenges and opportunities of agribusiness
President of Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB), General Director of Industrial Milk Company Alex Lissitsa held a lecture for students of The National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine: Agricultural Enterprises of Future. Challenges for Modern Students.
more08.10.2015
Agricultural producers of Chernihiv region discussed the pressing issues with local authorities
On October 7 in Chernihiv the round table on cooperation of public authorities and business in agricultural sector of Chernihiv region, organized by Ukrainian Agribusiness Club, took place.
more04.09.2015
Prevention of fraud in agricultural companies
On September 4 Ukrainian Agribusiness Club Association together with Alexandrov and Partners International Law Company within the framework of the VI International Conference on Large Farm Management held a press breakfast - Security in agricultural companies: prevention of fraud.
more10.12.2014
Growth rate of honey exports from Ukraine nearly doubled
During January-October 2014, Ukrainian enterprises exported 27,2 thousand tons of honey in the amount of US $ 70,9 million, while there were 16,7 thousand tons (US $40,6 million ) for the corresponding period the previous year. The main external markets for the Ukrainian honey became Germany, Poland and the United States. This was reported in the Association “Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB).
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