Ukraine. Cabinet predicts grain gross yield within 28.5-29mn tons

The Cabinet of Ministers predicts that the gross yield of early grain crops in Ukraine this year will be 28.5-29 million tons, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for Agriculture Viktor Slauta told reporters on Wednesday.

'Harsh Ukraine weather' cuts Astarta wheat yields

Sugar-to-sunflowers giant Astarta admitted that it had been caught out by the "harsh weather" which has beset Ukraine's crops, slashing 25-30% from its forecasts for barley and wheat yields.

Ukraine: anomaly heat to have the negative impact on late grain sowings

The Hydrometeorological Center of Ukraine forecasts the decrease of late grains production volumes in the country, due to the hot weather conditions.

As of July 30, Ukraine sold over 2 mln tonnes of new crop grains on the exchange market

According to official data of the Ministry of the Agrarian Policy, as of July 30, 2010, the trading volumes of grains of the harvest-2010 on the exchange market of Ukraine totaled nearly 2.11 mln tonnes, including 0.87 mln tonnes – on spot conditions, nearly 1.24 mln tonnes – on forward conditions.

Ukraine not to limit grain exports

The Government of Ukraine does not plan to limit grain export trading, declared Viktor Slauta, the Vice Prime-Minister of Ukraine, on August 4.

Grain exports from Russia to total 12-15 mln tonnes

In the season-2010/11, grain exports from Russia will possibly total 12-15 mln tonnes, announced Vladimir Petrichenko, the General Director of ProZerno Ltd.

In July, Ukraine lowered grain export volumes

In July 2010, Ukraine exported 700 thsd tonnes of grains, declared Viktor Slauta, the Vice Prime-Minister of Ukraine.

Tigipko: Ukraine to unblock grain export

Ukraine’s real GDP could rise 3.8% in 2010, according to economists

Ukraine's real GDP growth in 2010 could be 3.8%, and 4.8% in 2011, compared to the fall of 15.1% seen in 2009, according to experts from governmental and nongovernmental analytical centers that took part in a consensus poll in July organized by the Ukrainian Economy Ministry.

Ukraine. Grain exports halt after licensing fracas

Ukraine suspended exports of gain after the government suddenly ordered additional license requirements amid concerns that extremely hot weather may reduce domestic grain output.