23.04.2014

Every fourth agricultural enterprise became unprofitable in 2013
By results of the financial activity of large and medium-sized enterprises of Ukraine in 2013, 24% of the total number of enterprises in agriculture have become unprofitable. In comparison with 2012, this figure has increased by 5.1 points. In money equivalent the amount of losses increased in 2013 by nearly 3 bln UAH or 73.3% and amounted to 7 bln UAH. It was informed by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB).
more22.04.2014

EU's decision to reduce customs duties for Ukrainian goods comes into force
The European Union's decision on the unilateral reduction of customs duties on Ukrainian products brought to the EU market has come into force.
more22.04.2014

Economy Minister says when hryvnia rate stabilizes
The situation on the currency market will stabilize immediately after Ukraine receives the funds from the International Monetary Fund and other international financial organizations.
more22.04.2014

Purchasing prices for grain have beaten historical record
Purchasing prices for some crops of grain group have reached its maximum. According to the price monitoring done by Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB), average purchasing prices for 3rd class wheat at the end of last week reached marks 2570 UAH/t (by 475 UAH/t or 22.7% higher than the same date of last year), feed wheat – 2250 UAH/t (higher by 280 UAH/t or 14.2%), corn – 2200 UAH/t (higher by 386,7 UAH/t or 21.3%). Soybean has also demonstrated a record price of 5950 UAH/t (higher by 1500 UAH/t or 33.7%), and soybean meal – 7250 UAH/t (higher by 1350 UAH/t or 22.9%).
more17.04.2014

NBU will deprive of licenses banks that undermined hryvnia rate
The National Bank of Ukraine intends to revoke licenses to conduct banking activities from those financial institutions that participated in undermining of the national currency on the interbank market.
more17.04.2014

EU to launch free trade with Ukraine on November 1
The European Union is planning to launch a free trade area with Ukraine on November 1, 2014.
more17.04.2014

UCAB is looking for new ideas for agribusiness from students
In April 2014, Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" and agency "AgriJob» initiated nationwide project "AgriBusiness Ideas of Advanced Students (AgriBIAS)” which is aimed on searching talented students and graduates, establishing communication between employers and young professionals, promoting innovation development of agribusiness, as well as strengthening the role of corporate social responsibility among agricultural companies.
more15.04.2014

EU finally cancels customs duties on Ukrainian exports
The EU has finally and unilaterally cancelled customs duties on Ukrainian exports.
more15.04.2014

Aspects of agricultural industry development can and should be solved fast – specialized association
The largest professional association of agrarian sector urge the state authorities to promptly solve problematic issues related to functioning of the agro-industrial complex. In particular, we are talking about the necessity of signing adopted by the Verkhovna Rada Bill No.2436a that cancels the corruption levies from agricultural producers, adoption of Bill No.2049a that simplifies the procedure of registration of agricultural land leasing, abolition of the mandatory technical control of agricultural machinery and the development of land management projects.
more09.04.2014

EU preparing for four-party meeting to resolve situation in Ukraine
The European Union is actively involved in preparations for a four-party meeting involving the United States, Russia, the EU and Ukraine to resolve the protracted political crisis, NRCU says referring to the Maja Kocijancic, spokeswoman for European Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton, Brussels April 8 report.
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