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The zero-tariff quotas provided to Ukraine for duty-free exports of grain crops to the European Union countries are extremely small, and their economic benefits are almost absent, declared the President at the Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA), Mykola Gorbachev. According to him, Ukraine supplies 37% of its general grain production to the EU countries. And they provide really ridiculous quotas for such large-scale deliveries. For example,...

On September 21−22 the International Conference «Improving Integrity of Organic Supply Chains» took place in Odesa. The conference was organized by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), GfRS, AgroEco — Louis Bolk Institute in cooperation with the International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements (IFOAM) upo...

44 clients of Oschadbank (agro-industrial enterprises from 14 regions of Ukraine) were paid more thanUAH 7 million of state compensation for the cost of agricultural machinery and equipment of domestic production. The press service of the bank reports. It is noted that enterprises purchased 64 units of agricultural machinery and equipment for a total amount of UAH 35.4 million via Oshchadbank. Acco...

The company Variant Agro Build has finished the installation of equipment for animal husbandry at the Globino Meat and Dairy Complex in Poltava region. This is reported by the press service of the company Variant Agro Build. «This is a 2017 contract. With Globino Meat and Dairy Complex we cooperate for the first...

According to IFCN, world milk price in September was US$39/100 kg (ECM), which is up 1.6% from August 2017 and 17% from September 2016. In Ukraine, milk prices also increased. Active export and low milk supply were the main drivers. This was reported by analyst of Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AVM)...

Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian agricultural dairy farms have increased milk production by 1.3% compared to the same period of thevprevious year. In August the growth was 3.6% compared to August 2016. In September dairies were struggling for milk and milk procurement zones even more intensively. Accordingly, the purchase prices for raw milk showed rapid growth. Against the backdrop of dairy export...

The representatives of the veterinary services of Mexico, Canada and the USA ratified their commitment for keeping the health status in the region with the aim of providing confidence regarding the health certifications. Within the framework of the meeting held in Mexico, the participants agreed on issuing a recommendation so the governments share their biosecurity, surveillance and outbreaks...

On September 21, the 5th Dutch Dairy Day was held on Rozvolozhia dairy farm (Haivoron village, Kyiv region). This event gathered Dutch and Ukrainian farmers, agrarians, veterinarians and farm managers. Organizers of the event were Dutch-Ukrainian Dairy Center, Association of Dairy Producers of Ukraine and company Dykun under support of the Embassy of the Netherlands....

Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman initiated a special program of support for Ukrainian producers by state banks by attracting investment and introducing acceptable crediting conditions to be developed. He said this during a meeting on credit programs for agricultural producers with participation of Government members, representatives of concerned agricultural associations and the leader...

Among the pillars of the draft 2018 national budget are the economic upswing, building of productive capacities, creating workplaces and wage increases, Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman was quoted as saying during the Government sitting. The draft document has already been presented to the society, posted on the website of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and is undergoing a broad discussion among experts. The Prime Minister reminded...