Agriculture

Tuesday, May 10

The Baltic States’ seaports are the most promising for exporting Ukrainian grain.

The Baltic States’ seaports are the most promising for exporting Ukrainian grain. For grain exports, the best option is the port of Klaipeda (Lithuania) and three ports in Latvia. The government is currently working on the logistics of Ukrainian grain, said the Minister of Agraria...

Monday, May 9

Ukraine has restricted the export of buckwheat, rye, and oats.

Ukraine has restricted the export of buckwheat, rye, and oats. The export of agricultural products that might be in short supply in Ukraine will be limited during martial law, announced the First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy, Taras Vysotsky. The decision of...

Russians are stealing sunflower oil from the Zaporizhzhia region.

Russians are stealing sunflower oil from the Zaporizhzhia region. The Russian invaders are exporting oil from the Pologi oil extraction plant in the Zaporizhzhia region, which was preparing for shipment to its foreign partners. “The sunflower plant was preparing pro...

Friday, May 6

Ukraine has enough food reserves for the whole country.

Ukraine has enough food reserves for the whole country. There are enough reserves in the controlled territories of Ukraine to provide food for all 40 million Ukrainians, said the First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy, Taras Vysotsky. The Deputy Ministe...

Thursday, May 5

Russia continues to block millions of tons of Ukrainian grain bound for export.

Russia continues to block millions of tons of Ukrainian grain bound for export. Russia has blocked all seaports and trade routes through which Ukrainian grain was exported worldwide. As a result, millions of tons of grain remain stranded in Ukrainian ports. Russia’s action...

Wednesday, May 4

Ukraine’s grain harvest is expected to be 35% lower.

Ukraine’s grain harvest is expected to be 35% lower. This year, Ukrainian farmers expect a harvest of 65% of last year’s total. The lower total will result because they were able to carry out spring fieldwork on only 70% of the area planted during the p...

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a series of measures to ensure food security under martial law.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a series of measures to ensure food security under martial law. The ministries, the State Statistics Service, and regional administrations are instructed to regularly monitor the balance of basic foodstuffs, form and purchase foodstuffs for long-term storage, and...

Ukraine will have a shortage of grain storage tanks this season.

Ukraine will have a shortage of grain storage tanks this season. Current carry-over stocks of grains and oilseeds may amount to 25.1 million tons in Ukraine for 2021/22 MY, up 4.2 times from the previous season. This will not allow the freeing of a significant amou...

Tuesday, May 3

Ukraine will simplify the requirements for the export-import of agricultural products.

Ukraine will simplify the requirements for the export-import of agricultural products. The Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy recommended that the Ukrainian Parliament pass a bill on uninterrupted production and supply of farm products during martial law. The draft law provides for ...

Ukraine needs assistance with agro-export corridors.

Ukraine needs assistance with agro-export corridors. “We need to find a way to help Ukraine organize a humanitarian corridor that will allow food to be transported by sea to other countries,” said a member of the US Congressional delegation to Kyiv, Ji...

Millions of tons of grain are trapped in the ports of Ukraine.

Millions of tons of grain are trapped in the ports of Ukraine. Almost four and a half million tons of grain are blocked in Ukrainian ports by Russian naval vessels. The products cannot be exported through closed sea routes amid the Russian military invasion, sta...

Monday, May 2

Russians are stealing Ukrainian grain worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Russians are stealing Ukrainian grain worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The Russian invaders have already exported several hundred thousand tons of grain from the temporarily occupied territories in the Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions. The losses of Ukr...

The Ukraine land market is open during the war and is holding land auctions.

The Ukraine land market is open during the war and is holding land auctions. More than 5,000 online land sales and lease auctions have been announced in the Prozorro.sales system. The total value of all lots is UAH 1.4B ($43M). Of the 5,000 auctions announced, almost 1,800 ar...

Friday, April 29

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Prime Minister of Bulgaria Kirill Petkov.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Prime Minister of Bulgaria Kirill Petkov. The Prime Minister of Bulgaria had a briefing with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Kyiv, discussing possible areas of cooperation between the countries. Bulgaria plans to promote th...

Ukraine will export grain through Lithuania.

Ukraine will export grain through Lithuania. The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Mykola Solsky, the Minister of Agriculture of Lithuania, Kestutis Navitskas, and the European Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski discussed th...

Thursday, April 28

Most of the abolished EU duties apply to Ukrainian agricultural products.

Most of the abolished EU duties apply to Ukrainian agricultural products. The European Union has canceled the collection of all import duties on Ukrainian goods for a year. These include all industrial duties, agricultural duties and quotas, the system of entry prices, anti...

Oschadbank is issuing UAH 200M in loans to farmers every day.

Oschadbank is issuing UAH 200M in loans to farmers every day. Over the past week, Oschadbank has been lending more than UAH 200M to one hundred agricultural enterprises every day. “Today, the portfolio of farming loans has exceeded UAH 2.4B ($80M). Every fifth b...

Wednesday, April 27

Germany will help Ukraine with grain exports.

Germany will help Ukraine with grain exports. The German federal government wants to ensure that Ukraine can continue growing grain and delivering it to the world despite the war, reported Handelsblatt. The export of this year’s agricultur...

Food and Energy prices will increase drastically in 2022.

Food and Energy prices will increase drastically in 2022. According to a quarterly report by the World Bank, world energy and food prices will rise sharply this year due to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. As forecasted by the World Bank, global...

Tuesday, April 26

Ukrainian and Polish joint logistics company to increase exports.

Ukrainian and Polish joint logistics company to increase exports. Ukrainian and Polish joint logistics company to increase exports.

Ukraine will sell grain through Latvian ports due to the blockage of Ukraine ports.

Ukraine will sell grain through Latvian ports due to the blockage of Ukraine ports. Ukraine will sell grain through Latvian ports due to the blockage of Ukraine ports.

Thursday, April 21

The Black Sea blockade could cause a global food catastrophe.

The Black Sea blockade could cause a global food catastrophe. According to the UN, Russia’s blockade of Odessa’s ports could cause a global food catastrophe. In a typical year, these ports help feed 400 million people worldwide. Now they are closed d...

Ukraine will plant 80% of last year’s sown areas.

Ukraine will plant 80% of last year’s sown areas. This season, Ukraine will be able to sow approximately 14.2 million hectares of agricultural land during spring fieldwork, which is 80% of last year’s figure of 16.9 million hectares, said the P...

Friday, April 15

Ukrainian Railways has transported more than 500,000 tons of grain.

Ukrainian Railways has transported more than 500,000 tons of grain. In April, Ukrainian Railways (UZ) transported more than 500,000 tons of grain, of which 138,000 tons were for export. Since the beginning of April, UZ has loaded 3.92 million tons of cargo. Of these,...

Thursday, April 14

Ukraine has no plans to restrict exports of some agricultural products.

Ukraine has no plans to restrict exports of some agricultural products. Ukraine has no plans to limit exports of barley, corn, rapeseed, soybeans, sunflower seeds, and sunflower oil, as stated by the First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy Taras Vysotsky. He also added t...

Wednesday, April 13

There will be no food shortage in Ukraine due to the war,

There will be no food shortage in Ukraine due to the war, as stated by the First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Taras Vysotsky. “With the damages to poultry farm facilities, we are talking about reducing exports of eggs, however, the...

Tuesday, April 12

The Agrarian Fund has started purchasing grain for this year’s harvest.

The Agrarian Fund has started purchasing grain for this year’s harvest. JSC Agrarian Fund has made advance payments secured by the 2022 grain harvest, and the minimum batch is 100 tons of wheat. Agricultural enterprises are working under challenging conditions due to the...

Monday, April 11

This year Ukraine plans to plant 70% of agricultural land.

This year Ukraine plans to plant 70% of agricultural land. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine predicts that 70% of available land can be sown in Ukraine this year, according to a pessimistic scenario. “According to the pessimistic forecast, it ...

Ukraine might remain in the top 10 food exporters this year.

Ukraine might remain in the top 10 food exporters this year. Ukraine will be able to stay in the top ten food exporters this year if the Russian forces unblock seaports, stated the First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy, Taras Vysotsky. If the ports are free...

Thursday, April 7

Poland will build a “dry port” to export Ukrainian agricultural products.

Poland will build a “dry port” to export Ukrainian agricultural products. Poland is working to create a “dry port” on the border with Ukraine to increase its capacity to ship Ukrainian agricultural products, announced the Minister of Agriculture of Poland, Henry...

Friday, April 1

Ukraine seeks an agreement with Romania on exporting its agricultural products through the port of Constanta.

Ukraine seeks an agreement with Romania on exporting its agricultural products through the port of Constanta. Ukraine has had stocks sufficient for at least two years to meet its food needs, as well as certain other types of products, said the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Mykola Solsky. Also, Ukrain...

Monday, March 28

Ukraine begins to export grain to Europe by rail.

Ukraine begins to export grain to Europe by rail. Traders made the first deliveries of Ukrainian corn to Europe by train, as Ukraine’s seaports remain blocked due to the Russian invasion, reported APK-Inform. Ukraine is a major world producer ...

Wednesday, March 23

The EU wants to help Ukrainian farmers to overcome war difficulties. `

The EU wants to help Ukrainian farmers to overcome war difficulties. ` EU agriculture ministers discussed assistance to Ukrainian farmers in Brussels and ways to compensate for the loss of Ukrainian crops. EU agriculture ministers want to adjust food production in their...

Oschadbank has started lending to farmers for the sowing season.

Oschadbank has started lending to farmers for the sowing season. According to the bank, Ukrainian farmers will receive up to 80% of loans secured by state guarantees and loans at 0% for the period of martial law and during the first month after its termination. Th...

Tuesday, March 22

Odesa has already sown 22,000 hectares with spring grain.

Odesa has already sown 22,000 hectares with spring grain. In the second half of March, farmers of the Odesa region began planting spring crops, mainly barley and peas. They have already sown more than 22,000 hectares out of 750,000 planned. According to dat...

Wednesday, March 16

Agricultural exports from Ukraine have been strictly limited.

Agricultural exports from Ukraine have been strictly limited. To avoid shortages of foodstuffs in Ukraine, the Ministry of Agricultural Policy has banned the export of a group of farm products. In particular, sugar, meat (except for the chicken), buckwheat, etc...

Tuesday, March 15

The sowing season in Ukraine will be held on the largest scale.

The sowing season in Ukraine will be held on the largest scale. This spring sowing campaign is the most difficult in the history of Ukraine’s independence, and everything must be done to make it happen on the largest possible scale, according to a statement ...

Monday, March 14

Global food prices could jump another 22% due to the war in Ukraine.

Global food prices could jump another 22% due to the war in Ukraine. Record high global food prices could rise another 22% as Russia’s war against Ukraine halts trade and destroys future crops. A report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows the ...

Wednesday, February 23

The value of auctioned land in Prozorro reaches UAH 1.3B.

The value of auctioned land in Prozorro reaches UAH 1.3B. As of February 22, 4,560 auctions for land lease and sale have been announced in the Prozorro.Sales system with a total value of UAH 1.3B ($45M). It is noted that 3,044 lease auctions have been announ...

Thursday, February 17

The government supports establishing a fund for a partial guarantee of loans in agriculture.

The government supports establishing a fund for a partial guarantee of loans in agriculture. The creation of the fund will provide state guarantees for small and medium-sized farms. In addition, the government established the authorized capital of the fund at UAH 200M ($7.15M). Earlier, Minis...

Tuesday, February 15

Ukraine at UAE international food industry exhibition.

Ukraine at UAE international food industry exhibition. The exhibition is being attended by 33 leading Ukrainian companies representing the food industry at the most important event in the Middle East, GULFOOD 2022, in Dubai from February 13-17. Ukrainian ...

Monday, February 14

World wheat prices have increased due to escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

World wheat prices have increased due to escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Wheat surged as mounting risk of military conflict stoked concerns about the outlook for grain shipments from Eastern Europe. Futures in Chicago climbed as much as 4.4%, while contracts tied to corn a...

Friday, February 11

Eight seed breeding plants will be constructed in Ukraine.

Eight seed breeding plants will be constructed in Ukraine. According to the State Agency, in 2022, 8 seedling centers with a closed root system will be built in Ukraine using the technology of the Swedish company VSS. This will allow us to successfully imple...

Friday, February 4

Import of agricultural products to Ukraine increased by 19%.

Import of agricultural products to Ukraine increased by 19%. In 2021, Ukraine imported $8.2B worth of agricultural products, which is 19% more than in 2020, when imports amounted to $6.9B. According to the Institute of Agrarian Economics, in 2021, the main supp...

Thursday, February 3

Agricultural land prices at auctions increased by 430%.

Agricultural land prices at auctions increased by 430%. As of February 2, the starting price at auctions for the sale or lease of agricultural land in the Prozorro.Sales system increased by 430%. The bidding platform announced 2,552 auctions of agricultura...

Wednesday, February 2

The Odesa Champagne Factory was sold for UAH 195M.

The Odesa Champagne Factory was sold for UAH 195M. The 122-year-old Odessa Champagne Factory, located on French Boulevard, was sold at an online auction for UAH195M ($6.85M). According to State property fund officials, seven companies took part in the...

In the Zhytomyr region, farmers grow the world’s most expensive mushroom.

In the Zhytomyr region, farmers grow the world’s most expensive mushroom. An agrarian from Zhytomyr Village grows the world’s most expensive mushroom, truffles. In the village of Vasylivka, farmer Oleksandr Dzhyha planted an oak plantation, the roots of which are use...

Tuesday, February 1

The state budget paid UAH 2.5B for Chinese loans.

The state budget paid UAH 2.5B for Chinese loans. The Ministry of Finance transferred UAH 2.5B ($88M) in loans to the Chinese bank, Eximbank, in payment for the State Food and Grain Corporation debt. Of the $96.4M the corporation was due to pay China...

Ukrainian businesses will present their food products at Dubai Expo 2020.

Ukrainian businesses will present their food products at Dubai Expo 2020. From 12 to 16 February, 2022, the Ukrainian pavilion at the World Exhibition “Expo – 2020” (Dubai, UAE) will hold several business meetings and presentation events with the participa...

Monday, January 31

Azerbaijan will import grain and oilseeds from Ukraine.

Azerbaijan will import grain and oilseeds from Ukraine. Currently, Azerbaijan imports mainly corn, soybeans, and soybean meal from Ukraine. Opportunities for expanding Ukrainian exports were discussed during the meeting of Deputy Minister of Agrarian Poli...

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