Agrarian news
03.09.2010
Chinese, Ukrainian presidents agree to boost ties
The presidents of China and Ukraine, Hu Jintao and Viktor Yanukovych, said in Beijing on Thursday that their countries should raise bilateral relations to a new level.
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In August Ukraine exported 1.3 MMT of grains
In August grain exports from Ukraine approximated 1300.4 KMT that is much lower than in August 2009 when Ukraine exported 2245.9 KMT. The decline of exports was due to reduction of wheat shipments.
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Russia to sow winter crops throughout over 18 mln ha
According to the official data, taking into account perishing of nearly 30% of the general grain sowing areas, Russia harvested grains throughout 60% of the planned sowings, and produced 43 mln tonnes of grains, including 30 mln tonnes of wheat, declared Elena Skrynnik, the Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, on August 31.
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As of September 1, 5 regions of Ukraine started wheat sowing campaign
According to operative data, as of September 1, 2010, Ukrainian agrarians sowed winter grains throughout 11.1 thsd ha.
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Ukraine: as of August 27, exchange market to sell over 5 mln tonnes of new crop grains
According to data of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine, as of August 27, 2010, the trading volumes of grains of the harvest-2010 on the exchange market of Ukraine totaled 5.13 mln tonnes, including 1.85 mln tonnes on spot contract conditions, and over 3.28 mln tonnes on forward conditions.
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Ukraine's share in world trade in sunflower oil may grow to 65% - BG Capital
Ukrainian weather proved to be favorable for most oilseeds. In this regard, BG Capital experts predict an increase in sunflower yield by 5%.
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Global dairy prices soar 16.9%
Concerns global milk production could be hit by a low European grain harvest helped send dairy prices soaring 16.9% at Fonterra's globalDairyTrade internet auction on Wednesday.
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Ukraine ports hold up grain shipments
While Ukraine's government has delayed official quotas on grain exports, it seems the customs at Odessa, Nickolayev, and Ilyichevsk ports have already put a de facto ban in place.
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USDA announces next steps on GM sugar beets
THE USDA'S Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced its next steps in response to a recent court decision on Roundup Ready sugar beets.
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European Union - Meat prices stable
Consumer prices in the euro area (the economic and monetary union of 16 member states) rose to 1.7% per annum in July, the highest rate in 20 months, according to the European Index of Consumer Prices. However, the food price index rose by a slight 0.8% per annum, while meat prices remained stable.
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