UCAB news
16.01.2018
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.
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.
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