Agrarian news
18.11.2009
Verkhovna Rada deputies propose ban on genetically modified food
Deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine intend to ban genetically modified foods and those containing genetically modified ingredients in Ukraine.
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Western regions have higher concentration of food stores
GT Partners Ukraine reports average food retail market saturation in large Ukrainian cities at 90 m2 per 1,000 people.
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2010 grain acreage 15.9 million hectares
Areas under grain crops are expected to reach 15.9 million hectares in 2010, which is equal to the 2009 acreage, the press service of the agricultural policy ministry quoted Minister Yuriy Melnyk as saying.
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Grain reserves down on the year
The reserves of grain at agricultural companies (but those of a small scale) and enterprises engaged in its storage and processing by November 1 totaled 22.4 million tons, which is 9% down on 2008, the State Statistics Committee of Ukraine reported.
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President of Ukraine praises UAE leadership
President Viktor Ushchenko of Ukraine has paid tribute to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and reiterated the deep-rooted ties of cooperation between the two countries.
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Kernel lifts hopes for Ukraine's grain exports
Kernel Holding bid Ukraine's grain exports even higher, saying they may beat official forecasts, as the farming-to-sunflower oil group unveiled a 73% jump in first quarter earnings.
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Nov 1 grains reserves totaled 22.431 mn MT
Experts estimate Nov 01/09 total grains reserves 22.431 mn MT (incl. agricultural companies – 11.951 mn MT and grains processing/storage companies – 10.48 mn MT), reported State Statistics Committee.
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Nov 1 wheat reserves totaled 11.089 mn MT
Experts estimate Nov 01/09 wheat reserves 11.089 mn MT (incl. agricultural companies – 5.52 mn MT and grains processing/storage companies – 5.569 mn MT), reported State Statistics Committee.
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Sept butter import down 51.5%, to US$2.107 mn
As reported Agrarica Ltd referring to Sept 2009 foods export-import preliminary data, Sept 2009 butter import has fallen to US$2.107 mn, down US$2.241 mn (- 51.5%) against Aug 2009.
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Sept dairy products import down 28.8%, to US$8.106 mn
This year Sept dairy products import has dropped to US$8.106 mn, down US$3.274 mn (- 28.8%) against this year Aug, reported Agrarica Ltd referring to this year Sept foods export-import preliminary data.
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