UCAB news
15.12.2017
UCAB opposes «soy amendment»
Leading agricultural associations of Ukraine addressed an open letter to the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko asking to protect the legitimate interests of Ukrainian agricultural producers, which were violated when Parliament adopted amendment No. 180, which cancels VAT refunds for the export of rapeseed, soybeans and sunflower.
more11.12.2017
UCAB 2017: the results of the year
In 2017, the number of UCAB members reached a record level. One of the most important indicators of UCAB work is the rapid increase in the number of members this year. For today, the Association has 105 companies, which occupy key positions in the agrarian market of Ukraine. UCAB consists of 29 agrarian holdings, which own land on area of 3.5 mln ha, that located in almost all regions of Ukraine.
more16.11.2017
Agribusiness stability is expected in 2018, - Roman Hrab
On 15 November, at AGRITECHNICA 2017 in Hanover, Roman Hrab, Deputy Director General for Government Affairs, made a presentation on “Ukrainian agricultural machinery market: conditions and prospects”. The event was organized within the framework of the Conference “Ukraine, Russia, China - Potential for large-scale farming”.
more13.11.2017
Jim Yong Kim says Ukraine needs strong brand
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, who is on an official two-day visit in Kyiv, met this morning with representatives of Ukrainian agribusiness. According to Taras Vysotskyi, General Director of the Association “Ukrainian Agribusiness Club”, the meeting discussed the ways to increase productivity in the agricultural sector and the role of Ukraine in global food security.
more08.11.2017
Vegetable prices continue to decline
In October, the prices of “borsch” vegetables, as predicted, continued to decline. Thus, the average level of purchasing prices for potatoes decreased by 7% compared to September, cabbage - by 16%, carrots - by 12%, onions - by 15%. The price for beet has not changed.
more30.10.2017
Oleksandr Bakumenko held personal meeting with UCAB members
On October 30, the first GR meeting of the companies-members of the Association “Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” was held with Oleksandr Bakumenko, Deputy Head of VRU Committee on Agrarian Policy and Land Relations.
more27.10.2017
Ukraine became one of the three largest exporters of walnuts
As a result of 2016, Ukraine exported 27 thous. tons of peeled nuts to the amount of USD 65 million.
more06.10.2017
The seasonal peak of vegetable production ends in Ukraine
As predicted, in September the vegetable prices showed a downward price trend. The onion fell in price most of all (-9%), while potato and beet prices decreased by 1%. The offer increase of apples led to the price drop of 18%. Meat and milk increased in price by 2%-4%. The group of grocery products has remained unchanged.
more05.10.2017
Agriculture Business Climate dropped in August 2017
Kyiv, 13th September 2017. August survey on Agriculture Київ, 13 вересня, 2017 р. Дослідження аграрного бізнес-клімату у серпні 2017 року продемонструвало погіршення у сприйнятті сільськогосподарськими виробниками їхніх бізнес-результатів та бізнес-перспектив в Україні. У порівнянні до лютого 2017 р., оцінка поточної бізнес-ситуації критично погіршилась, проте оцінка бізнес перспектив зменшилась незначно. Порівняння з результатами серпня 2016 р., коли Business Climate demonstrates weakening of perception of agricultural producers about their business performance and opportunities in Ukraine. In light of this evaluation, compared to February 2017, the estimates of the current situation decreased tremendously, whereas business expectations for the upcoming year dropped just slightly. In addition, comparison with the estimates of August 2016 (when Agriculture Business Climate boosted significantly) results in a rather poor evaluation of the current business climate in agriculture of Ukraine.
more20.09.2017
AgriSchool talked about the Israeli technology of dairy cattle breeding
On September 18, the third module of AgriSchool of "Dairy Cattle Management" was held in Kyiv, devoted to the Israeli technologies of dairy cattle breeding and flock management.
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