Agrarian news
29.01.2010
European Commission plans temporary boost to sugar quota
The European Commission has proposed to increase its export quota for sugar to combat diminishing sugar stocks and soaring prices.
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Dec fresh unfermented/fermented cheeses output down 7%, to 6,800 MT
As reported Agrarika Ltd referring to Dec 2009 companies outputs preliminary data, Dec 2009 fresh unfermented/fermented cheeses output has sagged to 6,800 MT, down 7% against Nov 2009/down 1.5% as of Dec 2008.
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Dec fermented milk products output down 2.1%, to 36,600 MT
As reported Agrarika Ltd referring to Dec 2009 companies outputs preliminary data, Dec 2009 fermented milk products output has declined to 36,600 MT, down 2.1% against Nov 2009/down 1.1% as of Dec 2008.
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Russia to start commodity interventions of maize production volumes of 2008
From February 1, 2010, Russia will start commodity interventions of maize harvest volumes of 2008 production, declared the media department of OJSC United grain company on January 28.
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Agricultural output volumes increased by 0.1%, Economy Ministry
In 2009 Ukraine’s agricultural sector grew by 0.1%, said Economy Minister Bohdan Danylyshyn. This growth occurred against the background of the extremely high basis of 2008. During 2008 the agricultural sector grew by 17.1%.
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Peak of the crisis is past in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Economy Minister Bohdan Danylyshyn stated that, owing to a series of anti-crisis measures taken by the government, Ukraine has passed the peak of the crisis and now the main task of the authorities is to assist with the country’s economic recovery.
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Reni cargo port resumes handling of grain from Hungary
Reni Sea Commercial Port (Odesa region) has resumed the handling of grain from Hungary, the port's chief, Serhiy Stroya, said during hearings at the Agrarian Chamber of Ukraine on prospects for including Ukrainian ports in the common European transport policy in the sphere of cargo grain transportation.
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Wheat Advances After Decline to 15-Week Low Attracts Buying
Wheat advanced from a 15-week low on speculation lower prices may have attracted investors. Corn and soybeans also gained.
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Lower supplies to cut sunflower seed use: Oil World
Lower than expected sunflower seed crops will cut global sunseed crushings in coming months, raising sunflower oil prices, Hamburg-based oilseeds analysts Oil World forecast on Tuesday. Oil World now forecasts the global 2009/10 sunseed crop will fall to 30.84 million tonnes from 34.32 million tonnes in 2008/09.
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Russia increased wheat, rye and oats specific weight in the structure of grain production
According to preliminary data, in 2009, the general grain production in Russia totaled 97 mln tonnes in clean weight, a decrease of 10.3% compared to the previous year level, declared the Federal service of state statistics (Rosstat).
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