Agrarian news
24.02.2010
Ukraine Bans Pig and Pork Products Imports From Russian Region.
Ukraine has banned import of pigs and pork products from Russia's Volgograd Region due to registered cases of African hog cholera there, according to local media reports.
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In 2009, the negative trade balance between Moldova and Ukraine totaled $ 377.5 million.
As «InfoMaket» agency was informed in the Ukrainian Embassy in Moldova, the Ukraine continues to maintain a leading position in the foreign trade with Moldova, taking the first place on the import volume which amounted to $ 458.8 million and the third place on the volume of foreign trade turnover amounting to $ 540.1 million.
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Soil moisture content improved considerably
Soil moisture replenished significantly as a result of winter precipitation. For example, the content of productive moisture at the one-meter soil layer equals 160-170 mm in Kherson region (one of the most arid region of Ukraine) even on sown fields that were not fallow prior to planting last fall. That is 30-45% higher than average annual values. This moisture is an important positive factor contributing to crop formation in this arid region.
more23.02.2010
Wheat, Corn Drop After UN Forecasts Grain Stockpiles to Climb
Wheat and corn declined after the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said grain stockpiles worldwide will increase to the highest level in eight years. Soybeans also fell.
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Grain Prices Rise as Rain Hits Brazil, Argentina
Grain prices rose sharply Monday after investors became concerned that rainy weather in South America might damage soybeans and corn growing in the region.
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China tightens rulings to control animal feed quality 23 Feb 2010
China will require tighter controls over animal feed and feed additives after widespread cases of illegal feed additives have led to human poisonings in the last few years.
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Ministry Cabinet of Ukraine confirmed volumes of forming of the public intervention fund in 2010/11 MY
The Ministry Cabinet of Ukraine confirmed capacities of forming of the public intervention fund in 2010/11 MY, informed the decree of the Ministry Cabinet of Ukraine dd. February 11, 2010, #155.
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Agrarian ministry about to restore soil enrichment program
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy initiates allocation of UAH 300 million (USD 1 - UAH 7.99) from the state budget to support agrarians when purchasing mineral fertilizers for spring campaign, deputy minister Serhiy Melnyk has said.
more23.02.2010
90% of winter crops in good and satisfactory condition
According to the Agrarian Policy Ministry, almost 0.6 million ha of winter crops or 6.7% of crops were under the crust of ice in Ukraine as of February 18, 2010.
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In Jan crude sunoil output sagged by 4.8%, down to 268,720 MT
Within Jan 2010 crude sunoil output has declined to 268,720 MT, down 4.8% against Dec 2009, reported Agrarika Ltd referring to Jan 2010 companies outputs preliminary data.
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