29.04.2013
UCAB supports strengthening of criminal responsibility for dangerous foods turnover
Amendments to existing legislation on safety and quality of foods that are actively initiated recently, greatly enhance the responsibility for dangerous foods turnover. The Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" supports such initiatives.
more24.04.2013
Agriculture ministry opposes introduction of minimum prices of milk
Agricultural Policy and Food Minister of Ukraine Mykola Prysiazhniuk has said that it would be better not to introduce minimum prices of milk - a measure proposed by some lawmakers.
more24.04.2013
In Ukraine, 90% of the planned areas sown with spring crops
As of 23 April 2013, Ukrainian agrarian producers have sown early spring crops and leguminous crops on 2.6 million hectares (89% of the forecast). Now northern and western regions of Ukraine are actively participating in the sowing campaign. This was stated by Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Prysyazhnyuk.
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).
more18.04.2013
Yanukovych to meet with Customs Union leaders May 28-29 - source
A meeting of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych with the Customs Union leaders may take place in Astana on May 28-29, during a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, a diplomatic source told reporters.
more18.04.2013
Yanukovych: Ukraine plans to sign Association Agreement during “Eastern Partnership” Summit
Ukraine plans to sign the Association and FTA Agreement with the EU in 2013. It was stated by the President in his interview to journalists in Vinnytsia yesterday, President Viktor Yanukovych Press Office reports.
more18.04.2013
Ukraine to enhance agriculture cooperation with Saudi Arabia
Bilateral contacts of Ukraine and Saudi Arabia promote the development of business and investment, Ukraine’s agrarian policy and food minister Mykola Prysiazhniuk said during his speech at a welcome reception, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia.
more12.04.2013
Exports of grain crops in MY 2013/14 may break five-year record, providing predictable government policy
According to preliminary estimates, grain exports from Ukraine in MY 2013/14 will amount to 25 million tons. This figure is to exceed the largest sale volumes of grains from Ukraine to foreign markets of MY 2008/09, which amounted to 24.8 million tons, - states the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB). Thus, experts emphasize that increasing production trends in crop production and animal husbandry may be preserved solely due to government support, the only efficient mechanism of which are tax incentives for agriculture.
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