Agrarian news
20.02.2017
Prospects of National Potato Growing in Advanced Processing
Ukraine possesses a high potential in exporting processed potato but makes no use of it. February 15, 2017, the VIII Dutch and Ukrainian Agribusiness Potato Forum was held under Fruit. Vegetables. Logistics 2017 International Exhibition Program. Leading Dutch and Ukrainian experts discussed situation on potato market in Ukraine, defined priority directions in developing the area as well as possibilities for Ukrainian producers. During the Forum, a lively exchange of experience on organizing pilot projects on cooperation in Eastern Europe countries and the Netherlands in order to create added value in potato growing was observed.
more16.02.2017
Winners and laureates of All-Ukrainian Competition ‘AGROBREND-2017’ became known
Association ‘Ukrainian Agribusiness Club’ and Kyiv International Contract Fair summed up polling surveys of agricultural producers within the framework of All-Ukrainian competition ‘Agrobrend-2017’. This year companies competed in the following new nominations: grain-dryer producer, grain crops silage producer, feed producer, elevator producer, grain thrower producer, loader producer and AIC financial institution.
more15.02.2017
Farmers are proposed to solve the problem of ‘dangerous goods’ for UAH 100 thousand
A corruption takes place in transport sector under the guise of adjustment in accordance with the EU legislation
more14.02.2017
Export of cattle meat increased at record
In 2016 a record amount of cattle meat within the previous 5 years was exported, i.e. 35 thous. tons amounting to USD 82.8 million.
more13.02.2017
Delay in certification of seeds threatens disruption of sowing campaign
On the eve of the spring sowing campaign in 2017 farmers and seed producers have become hostages of reorganization of the state system for registration and certification of seeds and planting material.
more10.02.2017
UCAB AgriSchool Students at Hich-Tech Diary Farm in Zhytomyr Region
February 9 and 10, 2017, Module One of the UCAB AgriSchool on Diary Business Management titled ‘Technological Equipment, Milk Quality and Hygiene in Diary Cattle’ took place. The module included theoretical and practical trainings and a visit to an operation facility of Ukraine Private Agricultural Company (Zhytomyr region).
more10.02.2017
How to Turn Wood Waste into Effective Biofuel
Vinnytsia hosted a workshop dedicated to replacing imported energy carriers with local fuel under the EU uP_running program ‘HORIZON 2020’. The event organized by the Association ‘Ukrainian Agribusiness Club’ and Scientific En-gineering Centre ‘Biomass’ promoted discussion of processing wood biomass into thermal energy. The talks concerned profitability, barriers to development, and possibilities to fund such kind of alternative energy projects.
more09.02.2017
Production of rapeseed oil declined by 45%
In 2016 Ukraine produced 81.6 thous. tons of rapeseed oil that is 45% less than similar indices of 2015. The main reason for this reduction is a lack of raw materials due to lower production of rapeseed as well as high competition for it with exporters. Thus, in 2016 1,152 thous. tons of rapeseed were gathered that is 33.7% less than the previous year, and 994 thous. tons of rapeseed were exported amounting to 86% of the production output.
more08.02.2017
Investment and trade potential of Ukraine to be presented on March 2-14, 2017 in North America
During March 2-14, 2017 the VI series of “Invest & Trade in Ukraine” conferences will take place in four North American economic centers – Toronto (Canada), New York, Houston and San Francisco (USA). Organizers – A7 CONFERENCES and Law Firm Dentons under the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
more07.02.2017
Prices for all groups of products increased
At the beginning of 2017 the upward price trend for food stuff is observed. Prices for all groups of products increased. Seasonal factor promoted the growth of prices for fruits and vegetables. Although, significantly lower level of prices for this group of products comparing with January 2016 should be noted.
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