Agrarian news
26.02.2016
Production of frozen beef has increased more than two times
According to the State Agency of Statistics, in January, industrial production of frozen beef amounted to 0.8 ths tons that is more than two times more than similar indexes of 2015. Production of frozen chicken has increased by 86% up to 19.8 ths tons.
more22.02.2016
Ukraine if the sixth among milk powder exporters
According to the State Committee of Statistics, in 2015 Ukraine has exported almost 37 th t of milk powder, which is 25% more than in 2014. Thus, Ukraine placed sixth among world exporters of skimmed milk powder (source: USDA). The list is headed by the European Union, the United States, and New Zealand.
more18.02.2016
Production of rapeseed oil grew up by 53%
In 2015 in Ukraine, it was produced 148 th t of rapeseed oil that on 53% exceeds its production in 2014, and the whole rapeseed oil produced was exported.
more17.02.2016
VAT refund on export caused growing of purchase prices for grains
Since beginning of 2016, it can be observed a gradual reduction in the difference between the export price (FOB) and the internal price (EXW) on grains.
more16.02.2016
Ukraine exhausted European duty-free quota for honey, juice and corn
Within one and a half months of this year, as of February 16, Ukrainian enterprises have been exhausted duty-free quota to supply corn, grape and apple juice, and honey to for deliveries to the EU.
more11.02.2016
In January industrial beef production decreased by 22%
According to the State Statistic Service industrial beef production in January 2016 amounted to 4.6 ths. tons in slaughtering weight, which is by 22% lower than the corresponding figures of 2015.
more03.02.2016
Cancelling export duty on flax will double production
Ukrainian Agribusiness Club supports cancelling export duty on flax seeds. In case it is cancelled in 2016, the industrial areas under this crop can be doubled in two or three years. And the increased exports of flax seeds can bring additional USD 45-50 mln, and potentially more.
more03.02.2016
China seeks food security with $43 billion bid for Syngenta
China made its boldest overseas takeover move when state-owned ChemChina agreed a $43 billion bid for Swiss seeds and pesticides group Syngenta on Wednesday, aiming to improve domestic food production.
more02.02.2016
The prices for crops are growing
Last week (22.01-29.01.2016 year) the average purchasing price for wheat of the 3rd class increased to 3700 (+100) UAH/t, for feed wheat - up to 3450 (+50) UAH/t, for barley - to 3450 (+50 ) UAH/t, for maize - up to 3550 (+150) UAH/t.
more01.02.2016
In January the price for live pigs decreased by 9%
Purchase prices for live pigs in Ukraine continue to decrease. According to UCAB monitoring, in January they declined by 9%. At the end of the month pigs of meat breeds were sold for 26-27 UAH/kg (including VAT), pigs of second category - for 24-26 UAH/kg (including VAT).
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