26.10.2009
Malaysian palm oil up
Malaysian crude palm oil futures rose 1.3 percent to their highest closing in more than seven weeks on Friday, underpinned by strength in rival soybean and crude oil prices, traders said. The tropical oil - used in various products from soap to biodiesel - gained 2.8 percent this week, extending its winning streak to a third consecutive week.
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Alignment of forces on the world market of sunflower oil
Due to the situation on the market of Argentina in the recent months, the alignment of forces on the world market of sunflower oil also started changing. In the first half year of 2009, the growth of sunflower oil exports of the group of three leaders in the sector (Russia, Ukraine and Argentina)
more26.10.2009
Russia to start grain interventions on November 2
In the current year, governmental purchasing interventions on the market of grains will start on November 2, declared Elena Skrynnik, the Minister of Agriculture, on October 23.
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In September, Ukraine produced nearly 31 thsd tonnes of groats products
According to the data of operative statistics, in September 2009, Ukrainian enterprises produced 31.4 thsd tonnes of groats products as opposed to 23.4 thsd tonnes in August. Ukraine also increased the production volumes by 8% compared to September 2008.
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Wheat growers hear Latin American needs
U.S. producers see opportunity once free trade established
more23.10.2009
West Australia Agriculture Exports Rise 28% to Record
Food and agricultural commodity exports from Western Australia rose 28 percent to a record A$6 billion ($5.6 billion) in the 12 months to June 30, spurred by rising demand from Asia and the Middle East.
more23.10.2009
Corn, Wheat Decline as Investors Lock in Gains on Price Jump
Corn fell from the highest in almost four months, and wheat and soybeans declined, on speculation some investors may be locking in gains after yesterday’s jump.
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Black Earth Plans to Start Russia Grain Exports, Forward Sales
Black Earth Farming Ltd., which controls an area of Russian farmland four times the size of New York City, plans to start exporting grain and begin forward sales with traders and fertilizer suppliers.
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Drygalo to begin exporting products to Belarus and Moldova
The company Drygalo, the producer of frozen semi-prepared products, will begin exporting products to Moldova and Belarus.
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Ukraine may raise excise for beer, spirits, vodka
A group of MPs has suggested the parliament raising excises for beer twice - to UAH 1.2/liter, and for vodka and spirits - by 47% to UAH 50/liter of 100% spirit (USD 1 - UAH 7.98).
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