Agrarian news
06.11.2012
Fifth of winter grain crops in Ukraine in weak condition, says weather service
The Ukrainian Weather Center says that, according to its estimates, 20% of winter grain crops sowed for harvesting in 2013 are weak.
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Ukrainian farmers thresh over 41mln tons of grain
As of November 2, Ukraine has harvested over 41 million tons of grain. The farmers have almost finished sowing of winter crops - the total sown area is 8,000,000 hectares.
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Ukraine may retain oilseed exports in 2012/2013 at previous season's level
Oilseed exports from Ukraine in the current marketing year may total 2.7 million tonnes, which is almost the same figure that was registered in the previous marketing year (MY), according to the Ukrainian Agrarian Policy and Food Ministry.
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Agricultural Policy and Food Minister denies there are any reasons for bread price rise
There are no reasons for bread to rise in price, Agricultural Policy and Food Minister Mykola Prysiazhniuk has said.
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President enacts law creating land bank
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych signed into law on Tuesday the bill amending the Law of Ukraine on Banks and Banking concerning the state land bank, the press service of the head of state reported.
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Egypt's GASC buys 240,000 T French, Argentine wheat
Grain Ukraine. Egypt bought 240,000 metric tons of wheat from France and Argentine on a free-on-board basis for shipment between December 11-20 on a tender of October 3
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Agriculture ministry hopes for sowing completion by October 15
Sowing of winter crops in Ukraine must be completed by October 15, with the exception of southern provinces, where the campaign will last until November 1.
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Syria's Hoboob says buys 100,000 tonnes Ukraine wheat
Reuters. Syria's state-run General Establishment for Cereal Processing and Trade (Hoboob) said on Monday it bought 100,000 tonnes of soft wheat from a Middle Eastern trading firm amid a reluctance of foreign banks, shipowners and grain traders to sell and transport grain to the country.
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IGC Cuts 2012-13 Global Grain Output View by 9M Tons
The International Grains Council on Friday reduced its estimates for world wheat and corn production in 2012-13, with total grain output now expected to be down 4.4% on the year.
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Government serious about stabilizing prices on social foods - official
The Government has carried out a very serious work concerning public resources, which stabilized the price situation. Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Oleksandr Sen emphasized this at a briefing during the Government's telephone conference on Tuesday.
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