Press releases
21.01.2014
The changes proposed by the Cabinet as to the technical control of machinery threaten a monopoly and corruption at the market of these services
Draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers "Amendments to The implementation of the mandatory technical control of tractors, self-propelled chassis, self-propelled agricultural, road-building and melioration machinery, agricultural machinery, other mechanisms", published on the website of State Agricultural Inspection, is fraught with corruption and monopoly on the market and increasing rates for the technical control of the machines. This was emphasized by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" in letters directed to the state agencies.
more17.01.2014
UCAB President participated in the Panel Discussion of "Global Forum for Food and Agriculture 2014" in Berlin
Today, 17 January 2014, in Berlin (Germany) during the international exhibition-fair "Green Week", the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of Germany held a "Global Forum for Food and Agriculture". Within the Forum it was organized a panel discussion on the topic "Eastern Europe as key region to contribute to global food security" where the President of the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" Alex Lissitsa took part.
more15.01.2014
VAT refunding when grain exporting will increase the income of farmers on the 9.3 billion
Adoption of the Draft Law No. 3863 "On amendments to the Tax Codex of Ukraine on value added tax from some operations with grain and technical crops" of 11.01.2014 will be detrimental to agricultural producers because of the low purchasing prices, and once again would seriously damage investment attractiveness of Ukraine, given the inconsistency of the decision-making in the State.
more14.01.2014
Not refunding of VAT to grain exporters and lack of state support threatens the dwindling agricultural production
Decreasing global and domestic prices and related to it multimillion losses, significant logistical expenses and expensive resource providing with almost absent State support creates catastrophically adverse conditions for agribusiness in Ukraine. At the same time, the draft budget for 2014 does not again includes almost any assistance from the State. This was stressed today during the press conference by the representatives of agricultural associations: the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club", Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation, the Union of Poultry Producers of Ukraine, and the Association of Farmers and Private Landowners of Ukraine.
more10.01.2014
Ukrainian agrarians threatening scarcity of mineral fertilizers
Because of the increasing prices for fertilizers in Ukraine agricultural associations ask the leaders of the State to cancel the special duty on mineral fertilizers. Co-chairs of the All- Ukrainian Agrarian Forum appealed to the Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov with such a request on behalf of the tens of thousands of business entities of agroindustrial complex of Ukraine.
more09.01.2014
In the first quarter of 2013/2014 marketing year export of sunflower seeds decreased by 80%
In September-November 2013/14 MY export of sunflower seeds from Ukraine decreased by 80,1% or 47.1 thousand tons compare to the same period in 2012/13 MY and totaled just 11.7 thousand tons. Against the background of the predicted record gross harvest of the crop in 10-10.6 million tons, the pace of export turned out to be quite slow. Main contractors on export of sunflower are: Turkey, Russian Federation and the European Union.
more02.01.2014
During New Year holiday Ukrainians throw in the trash the volume of meals equal to 30 thousand tons of Olivier (Russian Salad)
Food waste from each new year’s table in Ukraine is in average equal to 199 UAH or 18% of living wage in 2013. In general, the country lost food in equivalent to 30 thousand tons of Olivier (Russian Salad)- claims agency AgriSurvey.
more11.12.2013
Open Appeal of Non-Governmental Professional Organizations of the Ukrainian Agro-Industrial Complex
Non-Governmental Professional Organizations of the Agro-Industrial Complex Support the signing of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the EU
more04.12.2013
How to revive rural areas in Ukraine
According to the study of the AgriSurvey agency, state support of the development of social infrastructure and attraction of young people to rural areas shall be considered as the main instruments of rural development in Ukraine today.
more11.10.2013
Share of Belarusian dairy products up to 20% in imports
In January-August, in terms of milk, over 289,000 tons of dairy products were imported to Ukraine, which is 35% up against the previous year indexes. Considerable growth of the share of Belarusian commodities was also observed. By results of eight months, those goods made up 8% in the import structure, this year their share grew to 20%.
more12.06.2013
Ukraine increased exports of poultry by 2.5 times
Ukraine increased exports of poultry by 2.5 timesA 16,3% rise in Ukrainian poultry production in the first four months in 2013 has driven a significant increase in export volumes for April, according to the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club. In April Ukraine exported 12, 727 tons (t) of poultry meat, which is 21% more than during the previous month and 2,5 times higher than in April last year.
more31.05.2013
Ukrainians chose the best recipe for barbecue
Yesterday, 30 of May, the winner of All-Ukrainian competition "Taste, Country! The best recipe of barbecue" was awarded. The winner became a recipe of pork barbeque in kefir, which won the largest number of internet users’ votes. It was sent by a resident of Korosten Elena Veremyeyenko.
more31.05.2013
The work quality level of the UCAB confirmed by the international certificate once again
The association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB) had successfully completed the first observation audit for compliance with the requirements of the quality management system standard ISO 9001:2008, what has once again confirmed the high level of own work and providing services to member companies and partners. The audit was carried out by the "TÜV Rheinland" - one of the world leaders in the provision of independent services with technical supervision and certification.
more28.05.2013
Ukrainian beef cattle is under threat again
Reducing the demand for beef leads to further reduction of purchase prices for cattle. At the end of May the prices for bulls were 14,00-15,50 UAH/kg, which is on 1,00-1,50 UAH/kg less than the previous month prices and 5,50-6,00 UAH/kg less than at the same period of last year. This was reported by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB).
more23.05.2013
Ukraine has significant potential of agricultural waste products using as a source of renewable energy
Today, 23 of May 2013, the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club", the agency «AgriEvent» and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) held the International Bioenergetic Forum "Using the potential of agricultural waste products as a source of renewable energy in Ukraine". The event brought together experts and representatives of bioenergetics to discuss the problems and prospects of bioenergy in Ukraine, voiced advantages and disadvantages of government regulation in this field in Ukraine and abroad, also make an acquaintance with the innovative technologies of renewable energy from agricultural waste products on example of enterprises, that have already achieved success in this field in Ukraine.
more21.05.2013
The abolition of mandatory certification of grain would help agricultural producers in expense optimization - UCAB
The abolition of mandatory certification of grain quality and service of granary would reduce the number of permits that farmers need to get for conducting their activities. In addition, the introduction of voluntary certification of grain in Ukraine would reply to global agribusiness practice. It was noted in the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club".
more23.04.2013
Pork imports fall, poultry imports rise by 30% each
In March Ukraine imported 9,294 t of pork, which is 30% lower than in the previous month. It is also less than imports in March 2012, which amounted to 11,833 tons.
more19.04.2013
Capitalization of Ukrainian agricompanies continues decline
As of mid-April 2013 capitalization of Ukrainian agri-food companies amounted to about 5.55 billion USD, which is 12% less than in 2012. This was stated by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB). Experts noted a negative downward trend in stock value of domestic agricultural companies.
more18.04.2013
Imports of whole-milk products decreased in March
Ukraine reduced imports of whole-milk products in March to 993 tons which is 28% less than the imported record volumes in February. This was stated by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB).
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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