Agrarian news
25.01.2010
EBRD downgrades forecast for Ukraine GDP contraction in 2009 to 14.5%
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has downgraded the forecast for the fall of Ukraine's GDP in 2009 from 14% to 14.5%, the bank said in a statement on Friday.
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Ukraine introduces special tariffs for cargo transit from Slovakia to Romania
The State Administration of Railway Transport of Ukraine (Ukrzaliznytsia) has introduced special transit conditions for cargo transit at the section of the Slovakian border Chop-Diakove-Halmeu (Romania).
more22.01.2010
Russia. Cargoes turnover through Tuapse CSP down 5% - to 18.4 million tons in 2009
The volume of commodities transshipped via Tuapse Commercial Sea Port fell 5 percent as compared with 2008, to 18.4 million tons in 2009. The volumes of handled oil cargo amounted to 14.100.000 tons a year-over-year 3% decline. Transshipment of dry cargoes dropped to 4.3 million tons (-2%), the company’s press service reported.
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Sugar May Advance 20% in First Half, Top Thai Exporter Says
Sugar futures may climb 20 percent by June, extending the rally to the highest level since November 1980, as global demand exceeds supply, said Thai Sugar Trading Corp., the country’s top exporter.
more22.01.2010
Ukraine to develop infrastructure, in order to increase grain exports
The further growth of grain export volumes from Ukraine is impossible without the development of the appropriate infrastructure, especially sea and river elevators, according to the analytical note of the investment group Socrates.
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Ministry Cabinet of Ukraine confirmed the list of objects of state price regulation in 2010-2011
The Ministry Cabinet of Ukraine confirmed the list of objects of state price regulation in 2010-2011, according to the decree of the government dd. January 20, 2010, #40.
more22.01.2010
Canada Wheat Board Loses Bid for Spending Ban Hearing
The Canadian Wheat Board, which sells wheat and barley from western Canada, lost a bid for a hearing before the country’s highest court over a government ban on the promotion of its monopoly.
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Sunoil export was record high in December 09
Sunoil export was record high in December 09 and made 269 KMT, that is 49% more than in November 09, and by 34% more than in December 08 (201 KMT). Within 6 months of 2009/10 season Ukraine exported 824 KMT of sunoil (about 40% of intended export volumes).
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Rapeseed export decreased down to 177 KMT compared to 368 KMT in November 09
As UkrAgroConsult forecasted, rapeseed export decreased down to 177 KMT compared to 368 KMT in November 09.
more22.01.2010
Ukrainian retail to grow by 6% in 2010
The volume of the Ukrainian retail trade in 2010 will increase by 6% compared to 2009 which will be mainly attributed to increasing consumer lending, according to the Ukrainian analysts forecasts.
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