26.02.2014
Exports of live cattle from Ukraine increased in 4.5 times
According to the State Statistics Committee last year Ukraine exported 10.5 ths heads of live cattle, that is in 4.5 times more than the figures of 2012. It was informed by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB).
more17.02.2014
Rains change panorama for corn and soybeans in Southern Brazil
The Institute of Rural Technical Assistance of Rio Grande do Sul has informed yesterday that climate conditions in the southernmost state of Brazil in the next days will be crucial. Nearly 90 percent of the soybean crops in Rio Grande do Sul are flowering and the weather forecast from the 14th of February to the 20th of February includes rains in all regions of the state.
more17.02.2014
Ukraine Grain Stocks Up 28% On Year
The Ukraine grain harvest in 2013 was greater than in 2012, when crops were damaged by drought, and grain stocks in the country are more than a quarter higher than a year ago.
more17.02.2014
Soy export market slows down for US market
After record sales in the first five months of the marketing year, the highly seasonal soybean export market is fast entering its quiet period as new-crop South American supplies are beginning to flood the world market.
more14.02.2014
Agrarian Fund gives 124,000 tonnes of grain to bakers
The Agrarian Fund concluded contracts with flour mills for processing 124 tonnes of grain. The Agrarian Fund press service informs about this.
more14.02.2014
Agricultural production grows by 6% in January - statistics
Agricultural production in Ukraine grew by 6% in January 2014, the State Statistics Service has reported.
more14.02.2014
Price for gas for greenhouses will decrease by 25%
In 2014, greenhouses can get significant support and impetus for development. In particular, it is planned to reduce the price for natural gas for greenhouses up to 286 USD (by 25%) per 1,000 cubic meters, excluding VAT and additional tariffs. Also, it is supposed to reduce the cost of electricity by 10%. These measures will help offset the impact of the negative profitability in production of vegetables in greenhouses in 2012 by agricultural enterprises of Ukraine at the rate of -0.1%. It was informed by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club".
more13.02.2014
Minimum expenses for sowing campaign will be UAH 50 billion this year - Prysiazhniuk
Ukrainian farmers need UAH 50 billion for carrying out this spring sowing campaign. Acting Agricultural Policy and Food Minister Mykola Prysiazhniuk has said about this during his visit to the agricultural enterprise in Kyiv region, a Ukrinform correspondent reports.
more13.02.2014
Arbuzov urges citizens to keep their savings in national currency
The strengthened control of the National Bank over the dynamics of the market in order to reduce speculative demand has showed a stabilizing effect and gives a calming signal to the market. This was stated by acting Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Arbuzov at the Ukrainian Cabinet meeting, Government Portal reports.
more13.02.2014
Ukrainian Agricultural Ministry initiates pilot project on installation of irrigation systems
The Agricultural Policy and Food Ministry of Ukraine has initiated the realization of a pilot project on the restoration of irrigation systems in south of Ukraine worth $1.2 billion."We want to re realize a pilot project which will foresee irrigation on the area of 250,000 hectares," NRCU says referring to the Agricultural Policy and Food Minister Mykola Prysiazhniuk Kyiv press conference report.
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