UCAB news
22.03.2018
China is boosting the import volume of soybeans
According to the USDA, in 2017/2018 MY Chinese import of oilseeds is projected at a record high level - 102,4 mln tons, which is almost 4 mln tons more than last year's level. At the same time, almost 98,9% account for soybeans.
more13.03.2018
The increase in wheat production is expected in the western regions of Ukraine
The UCAB analytical team conducted a survey as part of «UCAB Metrics 2018: Seeds, Plant production products and Fertilizer» study among Ukrainian agricultural enterprises of different categories from different geographic regions.
more12.03.2018
Bad weather conditions in Brazil and Argentina contribute to rising prices for Ukrainian corn
For the period from February 28 to March 07, the corn cost on the terms of FOB deepwater ports of Ukraine increased by an average of USD 8-10/MT and amounted to USD 193-198 /MT, that is USD 24 higher than the previous year.
more07.03.2018
Flower supplies increased by 25% in 2017
Last year Ukraine imported cut flowers for almost USD 7 mln, which in real terms is about 92.2 mln flowers and 25% higher than the indicator of 2016. Roses (36%), chrysanthemums (33%) and carnations (29%) were dominant in the import structure.
more06.03.2018
Ukraine’s agriculture business climate rocks new horizons
Kyiv, February 22, 2018. The Survey conducted in February demonstrates improvements of respondents’ perception of the agricultural business climate (ABC), which reached 37.6 points.
more07.02.2018
Agro-exports in 5 years: the supplies of chocolate and cheese declined, poultry meat - increased
In 2017, Ukraine demonstrated one of the highest export figures in the history of independence - USD 17.8 bln. Prior to this, the highest exports were recorded in 2012 - USD 17.9 bln.
more06.02.2018
Agricultural investment ascent – «ideal height» is still far away
In the third quarter of 2017, capital investment in the agricultural sector showed a record for the last 7 years, reaching USD 611.4 mln.
more02.02.2018
The demand for sunflower meal increased in China
For the last week, as of January 31, the export value of sunflower meal on the terms of FOB deepwater ports delivery increased by almost 9% compared to last week. Most market operators pronounce the prices at the level of USD 180-190/mt.
more29.01.2018
China is actively reducing the maize stocks
According to the USDA data, in China the final maize stocks in the 2017/2018 MY are projected at 79.5 mln tons, which is 21.2 mln tons less than the year before.
more25.01.2018
Estimations of agrarians: the condition of winter crops is excellent
As at 23 January 2018, the sowings of winter wheat, barley and rapeseed are in good condition throughout the territory of Ukraine.
more23.01.2018
Ukraine is deepening cooperation with Germany
Representatives of the Ukrainian and German agribusiness and ministries at the Embassy of Ukraine in Germany discussed the results of the countries' cooperation in the agricultural sector over the past year and identified the priority areas of work during the meeting at the anniversary X Ukrainian Agrarian Business Evening, which took place within the Green Week (Grüne Woche) in Berlin.
more16.01.2018
The rate of wheat export declined
Since the beginning of the 2017/2018 marketing year, as at January 1, wheat exports from Ukraine decreased by 800 thous. tons compared to the same period last year and amounted to 11.2 mln tons.
more20.12.2017
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.
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