Agrarian news
30.10.2009
US farmers to take insurance rather than sow wheat
US farmers struggling to seed their wheat crop will likely reap an insurance check rather than sow in less-than-ideal conditions, analysts and agronomists said. Farmers with prevented planting insurance can receive up to 60 percent of their expected revenue if the rainy conditions keep them out of the fields this fall.
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Agrarians Jan-Sept grapes sales up 59.8%, to 92,330 MT
As to State Statistics Committee report, in Jan-Sept 2009 agricultural companies have lifted grapes sales to 92,330 MT, up 34,561 MT (+ 59.8%) as of Jan-Sept 2008.
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Ukraine: as of the beginning of October, Crimea harvested 1634.7 thsd tonnes of grains
As of October 1, 2009, the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Ukraine) harvested 1634.7 thsd tonnes of grains in bunker weight, a decrease of 4% compared to the same level of the previous year, declared the Main department of statistics of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
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Production of harvesters in Russia down in January-September 2009
According to ASM Holding, output of grain harvesters in Russia in the first 9 months of 2009 decreased by 14.9% on the year to 5,736 units (compared with 6,737 units in 3Q 2008).
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Grain stocks in Crimea lowered by nearly 13%
During January-September of 2009, agricultural enterprises of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Ukraine) sold 551.6 thsd tonnes of grains, an increase of 5.3% compared to the same period of the previous year, declared the Main department of statistics of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
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US harvest delays throw crop size into question
Historic harvest delays are forcing US farmers to harvest soyabeans and corn with quality problems and undesirably high moisture levels, and the ultimate impact on production is uncertain, analysts said. "We've never had a concurrent bean and corn problem like this, with late harvest and wet weather. So the trade really doesn't know how to handle it," said Charlie Sernatinger, analyst with Fortis Clearing Americas.
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Ukraine: Crimea increased grain sales by 5.3%
During January-September of 2009, agricultural enterprises of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Ukraine) sold 551.6 thsd tonnes of grains, an increase of 5.3% compared to the same period of the previous year, declared the Main department of statistics of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
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Agrarians Jan-Sept rape sales totaled 1,288.968 MT
In Jan-Sept 2009 agricultural companies have sold 1,288.968 MT rape, reported State Statistics Committee.
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As of Jan-Sept, agrarians sold 3,714.236 MT maize
Within Jan-Sept 2009 agricultural companies have sold 3,714.236 MT maize, reported State Statistics Committee.
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Sintal Agriculture raises USD 13mn through placement of shares
The agricultural holding Sintal Agriculture has raised USD 13mn (EUR 8.75mn) through placement of shares accounting for 17.2% of the charter capital. The placement price stood at USD 2.28 per depositary receipt, which corresponds to the company's capitalization of USD 75mn. The paper of Sintal will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. New investors bought the majority of depositary receipts. As a result, aggregate share of foreign investors in the holding's capital exceeded 35%.
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