Agrarian news
20.07.2020
Import of butter has increased 7.7 times since the beginning of the year
In January-June 2020, dairy products were imported to the amount of USD 137 million which is 2.6 times more than over the same period last year. The increase of supplies to Ukraine from abroad took place in all groups of dairy products. Supply of butter grew more than 7.7 times (+6.5 thousand tons) whereas milk and non-condensed cream grew 5 times (+5 thousand tons).
more14.07.2020
Forecasts of the world grain production have been reduced
According to July forecast of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), expectations of the world grain production in 2020/21 MY decreased by 29.8 million tons to 2,730.3 million tons (including rice). In particular, it is foreseen to yeild 769.3 million tons of wheat and 1,163.2 million tons of corn in the world. Despite decline in the forecast, the world still expects a record grain harvest.
more06.07.2020
Profitability of grain production fell almost threefold in 2019
According to the State Statistics Service, in 2019 profitability of grain production decreased to 11.8%, whereas in previous years it constituted about 30%. This is the lowest index since 2014.
more06.07.2020
From the beginning of 2020 export of nitrogen fertilizers has exceeded import by 63%
According to the State Customs Service, in January-June 2020 export of nitrogen fertilizers (UKTZED code 3102) amounted to USD 142.9 million, while import was USD 87.9 million. Therefore, export exceeded import by 63%.
more23.06.2020
The project ‘Improvement of the Master Programme in Agronomy in the South of Ukraine’ initiates enrolment of students on the basis of KhSAU
On June 18, a kick-off meeting on the EBRD project ‘Improvement of the Master Programme in Agronomy in the South of Ukraine’ at the Kherson State Agrarian and Economic University from the next academic year took place.
more20.06.2020
Brussels is negotiating with Kyiv to avoid a trade battle over fertilizers after Ukraine fired the first salvo – POLITICO
Ukraine notified the World Trade Organization last month that it would impose so-called safeguards to limit imports of nitrogen and complex fertilizers as of June 25 for three years — arguing it’s necessary to combat a spike in imports causing “material injury” to domestic producers, according to internal documents seen by POLITICO.
more10.06.2020
In April-May 2020 export of nitrogen fertilizers exceeded import by 2.5 times
Ukrainian producers of nitrogen fertilizers are competitive both in the Ukrainian market and in the world market as well. Thus, according to the State Customs Service from July 2019 to May 2020 the net export (surplus of export over import) of nitrogen fertilizers (group 3102 UK TZED) exceeded USD 70 million. In this regard export reached USD 247 million and import amounted to USD 176.
more23.05.2020
USAID and UCAB will collaborate on Agrokebety Project
On 21 May Michael Pillsbury, Director of the USAID Project ‘Economic Support for Eastern Ukraine’, and Alex Lissitsa, President of the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB), signed a memorandum of cooperation.
more27.02.2020
Exports of domestic fresh apples increased 11-fold
In 2019, export of fresh apples exceeded the previous year's figure by 26.5% and is the highest over the last 5 years. Within specified period, Ukrainian producers increased supplies of domestic apples almost by 11 times.
more26.02.2020
Ukraine increased agro-food export to Turkey by 71%
According to the results of 2019, Ukraine became the second largest supplier of agro-food products to Turkey and occupied 11% in terms of the structure of Turkish imported agricultural products ceding only to Russia. Last year, supply of agro-food products from Ukraine to Turkey totaled USD 1.4 billion that is 71% more comparing with 2018.
more28.01.2020
Ukraine has historically increased its wheat export this marketing year
Within less than 7 months of 2019/2020 wheat export exceeded index of the entire previous season. As of 27 January 2020, volume of the exported wheat over the period of July 2019 - January 2020 exceeded the annual level of 2018/19 MY by 30 thousand tonnes and reached 15.6 million tonnes.
more21.01.2019
Ukraine closed three quotas for duty-free exports to the EU
As of January 21, Ukraine has closed quotas for duty-free exports to the European Union for honey, grape and apple juices, as well as the main and additional quota for maize.
more29.11.2018
Ukraine closed the EU quota on starch
As of November 26, Ukraine has closed the 10th quota on duty-free exports of agricultural products to the EU, namely on processed starch.
more14.11.2018
Chicken became the export driver this year
This year poultry meat took second place in volumes of supplies abroad (+102 mln USD), the leader became wheat (+174 mln USD). According to the State Fiscal Service, during 10 months of 2018, the volume of export of agricultural products from Ukraine in comparison with the same period in 2017 increased by almost USD 140 mln to USD 14,7 bln. The share of export of agricultural products in the general structure of exports from Ukraine in January-October 2018 amounted to 37,8%.
more28.09.2018
Ukraine closed the quotas for flour and cereals on duty-free exports to the EU
The pace of quotas closing for garlic, livestock production accelerated but the pace of quotas using on barley and sugar slowed down.
more17.08.2018
Ukraine’s agriculture business climate improved steadily over the last year
Kyiv, August 07, 2018. The survey conducted in August demonstrates improvements of agricultural producers’ perception of the agricultural business climate (ABC), which reached this time a new record level at 40.7 points.
more20.07.2018
Agrarian export rates are lower than last year
According to the State Fiscal Service, for the first half of 2018, exports of agricultural products from Ukraine decreased by 1,7% compared to the same period of 2017. In the overall structure of exports from Ukraine, the share of agricultural exports increased from 36,4% in the first half of 2017 to 36,7% in 2018.
more06.07.2018
This year harvest season started earlier
Since June 13, Ukrainian agrarians have started the threshing of winter barley, peas and other early cereals and legumes.
more20.06.2018
Agroholdings provide more than one third of the basic agricultural crops export
Ukrainian agroholdings play a key role in shaping Ukrainian grain and oilseeds exports.
more15.06.2018
Agrarians do not trust the outsourcing
In Ukraine the outsourcing of accounting and legal services has not gained widespread popularity among the agribusinesses. This is evidenced by the findings of UCAB Metrics 2018 survey, conducted by the Association «Ukrainian Agribusiness Club».
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