Agrarian news
30.04.2013
Prysiazhniuk: Farmers will complete sowing of basic spring crops by mid-May
Ukraine has almost completed the sowing of basic spring grain and leguminous crops, which will be completed by mid-May. As of today, more than five million hectares or 62% of the projected area have been already sowed, agricultural policy and food minister Mykola Prysiazhnyuk declared.
more24.04.2013
Agriculture ministry opposes introduction of minimum prices of milk
Agricultural Policy and Food Minister of Ukraine Mykola Prysiazhniuk has said that it would be better not to introduce minimum prices of milk - a measure proposed by some lawmakers.
more24.04.2013
In Ukraine, 90% of the planned areas sown with spring crops
As of 23 April 2013, Ukrainian agrarian producers have sown early spring crops and leguminous crops on 2.6 million hectares (89% of the forecast). Now northern and western regions of Ukraine are actively participating in the sowing campaign. This was stated by Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Prysyazhnyuk.
more18.04.2013
Yanukovych to meet with Customs Union leaders May 28-29 - source
A meeting of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych with the Customs Union leaders may take place in Astana on May 28-29, during a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, a diplomatic source told reporters.
more18.04.2013
Yanukovych: Ukraine plans to sign Association Agreement during “Eastern Partnership” Summit
Ukraine plans to sign the Association and FTA Agreement with the EU in 2013. It was stated by the President in his interview to journalists in Vinnytsia yesterday, President Viktor Yanukovych Press Office reports.
more18.04.2013
Ukraine to enhance agriculture cooperation with Saudi Arabia
Bilateral contacts of Ukraine and Saudi Arabia promote the development of business and investment, Ukraine’s agrarian policy and food minister Mykola Prysiazhniuk said during his speech at a welcome reception, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia.
more12.04.2013
Ukraineꞌs southern regions start sowing sunflower and sugar beets
The southern regions of Ukraine have started sowing sunflower and sugar beets, according to the Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Food.
more12.04.2013
FAO official: Forests and forestry contribute to green growth
There is a need to better record the social and economic contributions of forests to human development, the UN Forum on Forests underway in Istanbul, Turkey heard on Thursday. The UN Forum on Forests comes at an opportune moment, given the outcomes of the Rio+20 conference and the Forum’s recommendations on forest financing and economic development.
more08.04.2013
Domestic prices for sunflower feel shortage of supply - experts
Despite the export sector weakening, domestic sunflower prices did not change in Ukraine last week due to lack of supply. As a result, the production of oil is becoming unprofitable, and in this context some refineries continue to operate half-heartedly.
more08.04.2013
Yanukovych disbands workgroup monitoring legality of land tenure
President Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine has eliminated the working group analyzing the state of compliance with the law in the sphere of land relations.
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