UCAB news
30.04.2013
Domestic farmers increased investments in farm machinery up to 197 million USD
Despite the heat wave in 2012 and ongoing efforts to increase the fiscal burden on farmers, agricultural producers do not cut investments in fixed assets, particularly in modern agricultural machinery. This is evidenced by the volume of foreign trade in agricultural equipment. Figures, published by the State Customs Service of Ukraine, show that in Q1 of 2013 imports and exports of tillage, seeding, harvesting equipment and machinery made up about 197 million USD, which is 5% more than in 2012.
more29.04.2013
UCAB supports strengthening of criminal responsibility for dangerous foods turnover
Amendments to existing legislation on safety and quality of foods that are actively initiated recently, greatly enhance the responsibility for dangerous foods turnover. The Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" supports such initiatives.
more12.04.2013
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.
more01.04.2013
Agriculture to stop in case of tax exemptions cancellation
In case of possible repeal of special tax conditions for farmers, the number of loss-making enterprises in the agrarian sector will double and their share will increase from 17-30% to 50-60% of the total number. This was stated by the leaders of eleven agribusiness associations in a letter addressed to the President of Ukraine, the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine with a request to take into account their views on the preferential tax regimes for farmers to prevent the decline in Ukrainian agriculture.
more26.03.2013
Farmers to suffer 19 billion UAH losses due to cancelled tax exemptions
Abolition of preferential tax conditions for the agricultural sector threatens agricultural decline and deterioration of the social situation in the countryside. This was stated by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club", Agrarian Union of Ukraine and the Association of Farmers and Private Landowners of Ukraine. The associations sent a relevant letter addressed to the President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych and the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Volodymyr Rybak.
more18.03.2013
Ukraine increases rye exports
Rye exports in February 2013 amounted to 740% compared to the same indicator in 2012. This was reported by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club". Despite low profitability of rye production in Ukraine, the country is among top-4 world’s producers after the aggregate index of the EU-27, Russia and Belarus.
more15.03.2013
Economically justified regulatory monetary value of land not exceeds 15 thousand UAH/ha – UCAB
Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB) calculated economically justified monetary value of agricultural land. The calculations demonstrate that this figure cannot exceed 15 thousand UAH/ha. UCAB says that these relevant calculations were sent to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine and the State Agency for Land Resources of Ukraine.
more06.03.2013
Swine rearing profitability of households approaches zero
The growth in pork imports in 2012 up to 204 thousand t resulted in a decrease in pig population in households and the growth in industrial pork production. The high cost of swine rearing in households cannot compete with either companies that produce pork or with imports of this type of meat.
more28.02.2013
Minimal milk prices set to decrease cow population by 5%
Another legislative initiative of the Parliament to set minimum purchase prices for raw milk can trigger the growth of milk imports, increase illegal dairy production in Ukraine and reduce cow population in households. The Draft Law # 2297 "On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On state support of agriculture" concerning the set of milk procurement prices, under which the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is provided with the right to regulate and set minimum prices for raw milk, releasing the Agrarian Fund from a duty to form an intervention milk fund.
more08.02.2013
50% decrease of pork imports will allow to increase pig population by 11% - to 8,350 thousand heads
Reduction of pork imports by 50% in 2013 will increase pig population by 11% - up to 8.350 thousand heads and will allow to domestic producers to reach the level of minimum profitability, Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" says.
more02.02.2013
AgroBrand Ukraine: American west and Swiss east
Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB) and "Kyiv International Contract Fair" within the framework of the annual contest "AgroBrand" held a traditional poll of farmers to determine the most successful brands among manufacturers of agricultural machinery, agrochemicals, seeds and dealers – resource companies for farmers. Preliminary results indicate some regional differences in farmers’ preferences.
more29.01.2013
Export of vegetables for borsch in December 2012 doubled
According to «AgriSurvey» Agency, in December 2012, Ukraine shipped to foreign markets about 6770 tons of potatoes, onions, cabbage and carrots, which is almost 2.2 times higher than the previous month. Thus, in value terms the abovementioned exports increased respectively from 433 thousand USD to 882 thousand USD.
more17.01.2013
UCAB promotes scientific cooperation in AIC between Ukraine and Germany
Time by the International Green Week in Berlin, which starts this week, the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB) and the Humboldt University of Berlin signed a cooperation agreement.
more13.01.2013
Ukraine to increase areas under berries in 2013
In 2013, it is planned to increase areas under berries: strawberries, black currants, blueberries and raspberries. The trends and technologies of berry production will be discussed by the experts on February 21 at the IV International Conference "Commercial horticulture in Ukraine 2013", jointly organized by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" and «AgriEvent» Agency.
more11.01.2013
Ukraine may do without cane sugar in 2013
After two years of imports of raw sugar, 2012 has become the first year after Ukraine's accession to the WTO, when the quota for imports at reduced 2-percent tariff was not used. Balance calculations show that in 2013 sugar beet industry in Ukraine once again will be able to provide 100% of domestic demand for sugar. This was stated by UCAB advisor on agricultural markets Taras Vysotskyi.
more20.12.2012
Strategic trading partners for Ukrainian agribusiness are Customs Union, and the EU
Ukraine actively trades agricultural and food products with the countries of the European Union, as well as with the members of the Customs Union. During eleven months of 2012 Ukraine exported to these countries agricultural products worth about 9 billion U.S. dollars, which is 58% of the total exports of these products in 2012.
more13.12.2012
Annual food inflation in EU made up 2.6%, while prices in Ukraine decreased by 2.1%
Rising food prices in the European Union in October 2012 compared with the corresponding month of the previous year was 2.6%, while in Ukraine during the same period, food prices fell by 2.1%. This was noted by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club".
more12.12.2012
Budget 2013: government support of AIC knocked out − UCAB
The draft state budget for 2013, submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is the most stringent in relation to agriculture in the last 7 years. This was noted by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB), commenting on the registered in parliament the draft law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2013".
more30.11.2012
Malting barley profitability in 2012 is 50%
According to the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB), profitability of malting barley at agricultural enterprises of Ukraine in 2012 was about 50%, whereas last year its average was 25%.
more23.11.2012
Agrisector will stabilize Ukrainian economy in 2013 unless the framework conditions become worse
Agricultural sector of the Ukrainian economy is one of the few industries that can perform a stabilizing function even in the times of financial crisis. This was noted by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB).
more08.11.2012
First time poultry meat exports beat imports
According to the State Statistics Service, in September poultry meat imports declined compared with the previous month and was at the level of 8.8 thousand t, while exports rose to 9.3 thousand t. This opportunity appeared due to the reduction of imports of all kinds of meat in September and poultry in particular.
more29.10.2012
SYNGENTA has become the Platinum sponsor of the Conference «Doing Agribusiness in Ukraine: Prospects for 2013»
The leading company in the field of crop protection agents and seeds production - Syngenta has become the Platinum Sponsor of the IV. International Conference "Doing Agribusiness in Ukraine: Prospects for 2013", as informed by the organizers of the event – the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" and «AgriEvent» Agency.
more26.10.2012
Ukrainian corn exports to China and Japan may double
According to a study of the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB) "Largest crop holdings in Ukraine", domestic corn exports to the Far East countries may double next year.
more10.10.2012
28% of agroholdings suffer lack of storage facilities
The study "Largest Crop Holdings in Ukraine" conducted by "AgriSurvey" Agency of the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB) shows that about 28% of Ukrainian agroholdings do not possess storage facilities for crop preservation in their structure. However, many agricultural holdings, which have their own granaries, still do not fully match the needs in grain storage facilities.
more01.10.2012
The use of modern information technologies saves up to 50% of primary resources
Modern information and resource-saving technologies in crop production help to increase yield productivity, shorten the period of spring field works and significantly reduce the use of agricultural machinery, fertilizers, fuel and lubricants. This is shown by the example of LLC "Druzhba-Nova" by its CEO Serhiy Haidai.
more15.09.2012
Growth in corn and soybeans yields in Ukraine 2 times higher than in USA, Brazil and Argentina
Productivity growth in the agricultural sector in Ukraine in the last 10 years is much higher than in its main competitors in the global market. Thus, according to the calculations of the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB), based on data by FAO, since 2000, the yield of corn in Ukraine has been increasing annually by 2.3 c/ha, while in the leading exporting countries of this crop - U.S., Brazil and Argentina - the growth of corn yield varies within 0,8-1,4 c/ha.
more10.09.2012
Lack of qualified staff hindrances AIC development
The importance of training of young professionals of working specialties for the needs of modern agricultural enterprises is one of the major factors, hindering the development of agricultural production. This was stated by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB).
more30.08.2012
More than 160 companies from all around the globe have already registered to the III. International Conference "Large Farm Management"
More than 160 companies from all around the globe have already registered to the III. International Conference "Large Farm Management" which will be held on September 19, 2012 in "Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv" (1, Naberezhna Khreshchatytska str., Kyiv).
more22.08.2012
Tax innovations can deprive farmers of 20 billion UAH of annual revenue
Due to implementation of the existing proposals to change the tax system of AIC, farmers may suffer loss amounting to about 20 billion UAH. This was stated by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB), on the basis of analysis of legislative proposals and concepts for tax legislation changing.
more20.08.2012
Ukraine earned 5 billion U.S. dollars on agricultural products in January-July
Exports of agricultural products in January-July this year amounted to 9.1 billion U.S. dollars, while imports during the same period amounted to 4.2 billion U.S. dollars. Thus, a positive net balance of foreign trade in agricultural products amounted to about $ 5 billion, which is 60% higher than in 2011.
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