19.05.2009
Kazakhstan: in April, the sea port Aktau shipped nearly 41 thsd tons of grains
In April 2009, Aktau international sea trading port shipped 906.500 tons of dry and oil-loading cargoes, which totaled 101.4% from the planned indices, declared the media-department of the port on May 7.
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Ministry of Agrarian Policy promulgated fat-and-oil industry companies work draft Decree
As of May 14/09, Ministry of Agrarian Policy has published on its official website additionally elaborated draft Decree “About Approving of Stock-Taking Procedure for Recourses...
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Rada registered Ukrainian State Land Bank draft Law
Verkhovna Rada has registered draft Law¹ 4337 from Apr 10/09 “About Ukrainian State Land Bank,” initiated by people deputy Roman Tkach, member of Our Ukraine-People’s Self-Defense block faction.
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Company Ukrzernoprom Agro signs export contract
The company Ukrzernoprom Agro has signed an export forward contract with a major foreign grain trader on supply of 12,000 tons of winter rape seeds.
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Obligatory labelling of products containing GMOs introduced
The Cabinet of Ministers has obliged Ukrainian producers of food to print the information about GMO (genetically modified organisms) presence and percentage on packaging of their products.
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Yushchenko: Ukraine/EU will sign free trade zone agreement in 10-11 months
Speaking on Kyiv May 13/09 Ukraine/Finland business forum, Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko said he is sure Ukraine and European Union (EU) will sign free trade zone agreement in less than a year.
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Wet spring slowing U.S. farmers, raising corn prices
In an average year, southwestern Illinois farmer Richard Borgsmiller would have his 300-acre corn crop in the ground. This isn't an average year.
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India lifts wheat futures ban
India removed a two-year-old ban on trading in wheat futures on Friday, a move analysts said will help exporters if the futures contract falls to a level that makes Indian grain competitive in the international market.
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Russia. OJSC PAVA fulfills obligations on the bond repurchase date
On May 6, 2009 OJSC PAVA successfully fulfilled its obligations on the bond loan of series 02. 293,618 bonds to the amount of RUR293,618,000 were presented for repayment, which accounts for 29.36% of the total volume of the second issue.
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Cabinet made domestic producers indicate GMO content on food articles labels
Cabinet has obliged domestic producers to show genetically modified organisms content on food articles labels, reported May 13/09 Serghiy Romaniuk, Deputy Minister of Economics referring to Cabinet corresponding Decree.
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