Press releases
31.05.2013
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.
more02.04.2013
Tax incentives efficiency in AIC decreases solely due to slick legislative changes - UCAB
Efficiency of tax incentives in agriculture decreases due to inconsiderate legislative changes that lead to a situation, when the actual amount for industry support through tax incentives is significantly lower than the declared one. This was stated by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB), commenting on the widespread media reports on the inefficiency of tax incentives for agriculture development.
more26.02.2013
Market players defined development trends for Ukrainian horticulture
On February 21, 2012 the IV International Conference "Commercial Horticulture in Ukraine 2013" was held, organized by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" and «AgriEvent» agency, supported by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.
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