Agrarian news
02.10.2009
GDP drops by 17.8% in Q2 2009
According to the State Statistics Committee, in the second quarter of 2009, GDP of Ukraine fell by 17.8% against the same period of 2008, in fixed prices for 2007. Nominal GDP amounted to UAH 207.10bn (EUR 17.04bn USD 24.86bn).
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Government raises minimum retail prices for vodka, cognac
The Cabinet increased minimum retail prices for vodka and cognac, a relevant decision was taken on September 23.
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Landkom publishes its financial results for H1 2009
The agroindustrial company Landkom International has informed that it completed H1 2009 with dead loss USD 16.61mn (EUR 11.36mn), down 13.3% against the same period in 2008.
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Plant Poltavpivo acquired by company Sarmat-Yug
CEO of the enterprise Poltavpivo has announced that the Russian distribution company Sarmat-Yug has become the buyer of the asset.
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Dakor and Land West unite into Dakor Agro Holding
The agricultural holding Land West specialising in growing cereals and oil-bearing crops, and a large sugar manufacturer Dakor have accomplished merger of assets.
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APK-Invest builds pig complex in Donetsk region
The agro-industrial company APK-Invest has put into operation a pig-breeding complex in Krasnoarmeysk in the Donetsk region. The complex is designed for 150,000 head of pigs per year.
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Maize inscribed into list of state cost control objects
The Cabinet resolution amending the list of objects of the state price controls in 2009-2010 has taken effect on September 29.
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Retail sales of alcoholic drinks may be restricted
It is offered to permit sales of alcoholic drinks in Ukraine only in specialised stores, or in departments with a separate entrance. Outlets selling alcohol products are offered to be opened at least 200 metres far from children's, educational, scientific, health protection institutions and at least 100 metres far from state institutions and military bases.
more30.09.2009
Oil World sees booming US soya exports from October
US exports of soyabeans, soya oil and meal are expected to rise sharply from October but will not be able to offset a sharp decline in South American supply, Hamburg-based oilseeds analysts Oil World said on Tuesday. Delayed harvesting in several parts of the United States has contributed to scarce soyabean supplies at US export locations, but Oil World expects the situation to reverse in coming months as harvesting picks up.
more30.09.2009
Aug meat sales declined by 1.1%, down to 197,000 MT
As to State Statistics Committee report, Aug 2009 cattle/poultry meat live weight sales have lowered to 197,000 MT, down 2,200 MT(- 1.1%) against Jul 2009.
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