Ukraine increased exports of poultry by 2.5 times

Ukraine increased exports of poultry by 2.5 timesA 16,3% rise in Ukrainian poultry production in the first four months in 2013 has driven a significant increase in export volumes for April, according to the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club. In April Ukraine exported 12, 727 tons (t) of poultry meat, which is 21% more than during the previous month and 2,5 times higher than in April last year.

Ukrainians chose the best recipe for barbecue

Yesterday, 30 of May, the winner of All-Ukrainian competition "Taste, Country! The best recipe of barbecue" was awarded. The winner became a recipe of pork barbeque in kefir, which won the largest number of internet users’ votes. It was sent by a resident of Korosten Elena Veremyeyenko.

The work quality level of the UCAB confirmed by the international certificate once again

The association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB) had successfully completed the first observation audit for compliance with the requirements of the quality management system standard ISO 9001:2008, what has once again confirmed the high level of own work and providing services to member companies and partners. The audit was carried out by the "TÜV Rheinland" - one of the world leaders in the provision of independent services with technical supervision and certification.

Ukrainian beef cattle is under threat again

Reducing the demand for beef leads to further reduction of purchase prices for cattle. At the end of May the prices for bulls were 14,00-15,50 UAH/kg, which is on 1,00-1,50 UAH/kg less than the previous month prices and 5,50-6,00 UAH/kg less than at the same period of last year. This was reported by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB).

Ukraine has significant potential of agricultural waste products using as a source of renewable energy

Today, 23 of May 2013, the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club", the agency «AgriEvent» and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) held the International Bioenergetic Forum "Using the potential of agricultural waste products as a source of renewable energy in Ukraine". The event brought together experts and representatives of bioenergetics to discuss the problems and prospects of bioenergy in Ukraine, voiced advantages and disadvantages of government regulation in this field in Ukraine and abroad, also make an acquaintance with the innovative technologies of renewable energy from agricultural waste products on example of enterprises, that have already achieved success in this field in Ukraine.

The abolition of mandatory certification of grain would help agricultural producers in expense optimization - UCAB

The abolition of mandatory certification of grain quality and service of granary would reduce the number of permits that farmers need to get for conducting their activities. In addition, the introduction of voluntary certification of grain in Ukraine would reply to global agribusiness practice. It was noted in the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club".

Pork imports fall, poultry imports rise by 30% each

In March Ukraine imported 9,294 t of pork, which is 30% lower than in the previous month. It is also less than imports in March 2012, which amounted to 11,833 tons.

Capitalization of Ukrainian agricompanies continues decline

As of mid-April 2013 capitalization of Ukrainian agri-food companies amounted to about 5.55 billion USD, which is 12% less than in 2012. This was stated by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB). Experts noted a negative downward trend in stock value of domestic agricultural companies.

Imports of whole-milk products decreased in March

Ukraine reduced imports of whole-milk products in March to 993 tons which is 28% less than the imported record volumes in February. This was stated by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB).

Ukrainian milk producers on the verge of survival

Economic results of agricultural companies in 2012 indicate the efficiency of milk production at the level of 2.3%. This suggests that the profitability of milk production declined significantly in comparison to 2011, when it amounted to 18.5%. This was reported by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB) with reference to the data, provided by the State Statistics Committee.

Tax incentives efficiency in AIC decreases solely due to slick legislative changes - UCAB

Efficiency of tax incentives in agriculture decreases due to inconsiderate legislative changes that lead to a situation, when the actual amount for industry support through tax incentives is significantly lower than the declared one. This was stated by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB), commenting on the widespread media reports on the inefficiency of tax incentives for agriculture development.

Market players defined development trends for Ukrainian horticulture

On February 21, 2012 the IV International Conference "Commercial Horticulture in Ukraine 2013" was held, organized by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" and «AgriEvent» agency, supported by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.

Profitable crops for Ukrainian steppes

Profitability analysis of grain and oil-bearing crops production for the years 2007-2011 shows that sunflower is the most profitable crop in Ukraine and in most regions of the Ukrainian steppe. But there are some exceptions. Thus, in the Crimea the average profitability of corn production for the analyzed period is 64%, while sunflower – just 35%: in the Kherson region the average index of soybean production amounts to 42%, while of sunflower - 31%.

«AGROBRAND-2013» winners

Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" and of "Kyiv International Contract Fair" summed up the poll of farmers within the Ukrainian contest "AGROBRAND-2013." The winners are: JOHN DEERE - best manufacturer of agricultural machinery; BAYER CROPSCIENCE - best manufacturer of agrochemical products; SYNGENTA - best manufacturer of seeds; Eridon - best dealer in among resource companies in Ukraine.

At low prices for “vegetables for borsch” one should diversify production – expert

Ukrainian producers are focusing on growing traditional "vegetables for borsch": white cabbage, carrots, table beets, onions and a few more others. This led to overproduction and reduced profitability. The solution for farmers under such circumstances may be a switch to alternative vegetable crops.

Conference participants to be presented with a book on vegetable production

All participants of the IV International Conference "Commercial Horticulture Ukraine 2013" will receive a special gift - a practical guide "Vegetable production. New approaches for a real profit."

Domestic standards to block Ukrainian poultry meat entry to EU market

The long-awaited entry to EU market for Ukrainian poultry producers could may never happen, even despite the agreements reached with the European Union. The main obstacle may be seen in National Standard on "Poultry meat. General standard specifications" – i.e. inconsistency of some norms with international standards, - the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" and the "Union of Poultry Farmers of Ukraine" say, appealing with a respective letter to the Prime Minister of Ukraine.

930 mio UAH down the drain during New Year and Christmas holidays in Ukraine

If to take the standard holiday variety of dishes for four adults and two children, one can see that the average cost of wasted food products amounts to 180 UAH. Taking into consideration the total city population of Ukraine, festive wastes account for about 930 million UAH.

Agriproducers defined main risks for 2013

According to a survey conducted by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB), more than 70 percent of managers and owners of Ukrainian agricultural companies are concerned about the outlook for their work in 2013. It was mentioned by the President of UCAB Alex Lissitsa, commenting on the results of the study, conducted on the eve of the Conference "Doing Agribusiness in Ukraine: Prospects for 2013".

Bank "Credit Agricole" joined Ukrainian Agribusiness Club

PJSC "Credit Agricole Bank", a subsidiary of one of the largest banks in Europe and one of the main financial partners of agricultural producers in Ukraine, became a member of the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club".

Prices for Russia farmland returned to pre-crisis level

The dynamics of the land market in the Russian Federation over the past five years shows a rise in the prices of agricultural land after their decline with the onset of the global financial crisis, as well as market revival and increase of the total number of agreements, according to the head of the assets management company JSC Group "Razgulay" (Russia), Vitaly Bochkov, who will deliver a speech during the IV International Conference "Doing Agribusiness in Ukraine: prospects for 2013", which will be held on December 6 in Kyiv.

Grain exports regulation shall be applied as last extreme measure only

Export restrictions in the grain market is the last of the possible options for its control and shall be applied only in case of extreme necessity - the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB) stated.

Dynamics of prices for bread must be accompanied by social care - UCAB

In case of the increase in prices for bakery products the government must provide compensation to people with low income. This was stated by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB), commenting on the widespread news about the possibility of increase of price for bread up to 5 UAH.

Freight car deficit may stop grain production development in Ukraine

Freight car deficit for transportation of grain and oil-bearing crops may become the limiting factor for further increase in production of grains and oilseeds in Ukraine. This was stated by the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB).

Modern pomiculture in search of new “niches”

UCAB experts claim that a new stage in pomiculture starts in Ukraine – the phase of search of new "niches". More investors calculate the possibility of establishment of walnut, apricot, cherry or peach orchards. That is the deficit of these crops that the market suffers for the last 5 years. The main factors that limit the growing of these crops is low temperature in winter, sudden temperature fluctuations, spring frosts during flowering, lack of heat, high summer temperatures and lack of rainfalls during the vegetation season.

Pasta instead of meat

According to the survey of AgriSurvey Agency of the Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club" (UCAB), the cost of pork production in Ukraine is one of the highest in the world. The main reasons are the high feed and power costs. At the same time, experts of Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) claim that there exists a global problem of excessive use of resources for the production of meat. In the long term, they predict a decline of the culture of meat consumption in the world.

Production of horticultural saplings increased by 40% over last 5 years

In the last 5 years the tendency of the increase in horticultural saplings production in Ukraine remains at the average annual level of 12-15%.

Ethanol production will create additional domestic demand for 800 thousand tons of corn

Setting the course to the use of mixtures of gasoline with bioethanol can expand the domestic consumption of corn in Ukraine by 800 thousand tons.

Agricultural Machinery Market Changes Vector

Ukraine lost $80 million because of decrease in dairy products exports

As a result of the 1st half of 2012, exports of dairy products from Ukraine, in terms of value, decreased by $78.9 million or by 29% in comparison with the first half of 2011.