Agriculture

Friday, July 28

The EU does not yet have the funds for the land transit of grain from Ukraine.

The EU does not yet have the funds for the land transit of grain from Ukraine. The European Commission has no money in the budget for immediate use and no clear way to help finance the extra transport costs for Ukrainian grain exports that will accompany the end of the Black Sea...

One alternative way to export Ukrainian grain through Lithuania fell through.

One alternative way to export Ukrainian grain through Lithuania fell through. The export of Ukrainian grain through the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda is still unprofitable, forcing sellers to stop transporting it due to high transportation costs. The price of agricultural product...

Japan will help Ukraine restore and modernize irrigation systems.

Japan will help Ukraine restore and modernize irrigation systems. Japan will help Ukraine restore and modernize irrigation systems in the Odesa, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Cherkasy, and Zhytomyr regions, announced the government of Ukraine after a meeting be...

Thursday, July 27

The US and its allies are working with Ukraine on alternative routes to deliver grain.

The US and its allies are working with Ukraine on alternative routes to deliver grain. The United States and its partners are working with Kyiv on alternative land routes to deliver critical grain to the world after Russia pulled out of the agreement that had permitted Ukrainian grain t...

Wednesday, July 26

Five ports in the Baltic States are ready to participate in Ukrainian grain exports.

Five ports in the Baltic States are ready to participate in Ukrainian grain exports. The Baltic countries are prepared to provide the capacity of five large ports in their territories to participate in the safe export of Ukrainian grain to global markets, said the Minister of Foreign ...

France and Germany are against the further ban on Ukrainian grain imports.

France and Germany are against the further ban on Ukrainian grain imports. At a meeting of EU agriculture ministers on Tuesday, France and Germany expressed their opposition to the further extension of the ban on Ukrainian grain imports after September 15, which is insisted ...

European countries should cover the transport costs of Ukrainian grain exports by land.

European countries should cover the transport costs of Ukrainian grain exports by land. An EU official proposed on Tuesday that member states should cover the additional expenses of exporting Ukrainian grain by land following the collapse of the Black Sea grain deal. The EU is prepared t...

Tuesday, July 25

Ukraine is looking for a compromise for grain exports; further embargoes in the EU is unacceptable.

Ukraine is looking for a compromise for grain exports; further embargoes in the EU is unacceptable. Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a meeting regarding the export of Ukrainian agricultural products against the background of Poland’s intentions to close its border for Ukrainian grain after Septem...

Greece and Bulgaria are discussing the increase of grain transit from Ukraine.

Greece and Bulgaria are discussing the increase of grain transit from Ukraine. During a meeting in Athens on Monday, the Prime Ministers of Greece and Bulgaria, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Nikolai Denkov, discussed the problem with the transit of Ukrainian grain resulting from Russi...

Ukraine has already exported more than 1.6 million tons of cereals and legumes.

Ukraine has already exported more than 1.6 million tons of cereals and legumes. In the 2023/2024 marketing year (from July 1 to 24, 2023), Ukraine exported 1.666 million tons of grains and legumes, reported the Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine. It is noted that in the curre...

Juice composition requirements in Ukraine will be in line with EU standards.

Juice composition requirements in Ukraine will be in line with EU standards. Ukrainian juice ingredients will be brought to European standards. In particular, the amount of sugar will be reduced, announced the Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy Taras Vysotskyi. According to hi...

Monday, July 24

Ukraine will continue to supply grain despite Russia’s withdrawal from the grain agreement.

Ukraine will continue to supply grain despite Russia’s withdrawal from the grain agreement. Having secured political consent from its partner countries, Ukraine will continue grain exports with its allies despite the withdrawal of the Russian Federation from the grain agreement, said the pre...

Ukraine plans to introduce several new agricultural products to the Chinese market.

Ukraine plans to introduce several new agricultural products to the Chinese market. The subcommittee on Ukrainian-Chinese trade and economic cooperation discussed the prospects of bringing new goods to the Chinese market by the end of the year, announced the Ukrainian government. At ...

Nibulon received 50 rail wagons from the US to export grain through Izmail.

Nibulon received 50 rail wagons from the US to export grain through Izmail. The USAID Economic Support of Ukraine project has purchased 50 modern hopper cars for the Nibulon company, each of which can transport up to 70 tons of grain. The hopper manufacturer is the Research a...

Friday, July 21

Ukraine hopes to resolve the situation with the EU grain embargo, and the US promises to help with grain export.

Ukraine hopes to resolve the situation with the EU grain embargo, and the US promises to help with grain export. Ambassador of Ukraine to Poland Vasyl Zvarych believes that the problem with exporting Ukrainian grain to Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania should not be resolved by bans but by bilater...

Thursday, July 20

Ukraine is considering a new grain export route through the territorial waters of NATO member countries.

Ukraine is considering a new grain export route through the territorial waters of NATO member countries. “We are talking about Romania and Bulgaria,” said Ambassador of Ukraine to Turkey Vasyl Bodnar on the air during a telethon. He explained that the main problem is Russia’s threats to...

USAID provides $250M to support agriculture in Ukraine.

USAID provides $250M to support agriculture in Ukraine. The head of USAID, Samantha Power, condemned Russia’s decision to suspend participation in the grain initiative and announced the allocation of $250M to support Ukraine’s agriculture. The ...

Wednesday, July 19

Grain export through land channels can’t compensate for the Black Sea.

Grain export through land channels can’t compensate for the Black Sea. Current land alternatives cannot replace the lost Black Sea route following Russia’s decision to terminate the grain deal, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. He added that Ukraine ca...

EU officials will discuss the import of agricultural products from Ukraine this week in Warsaw.

EU officials will discuss the import of agricultural products from Ukraine this week in Warsaw. A meeting of the ministers of agriculture from the five EU countries where the ban on the import of Ukrainian grain until September 15 is in effect will take place on July 19. EU officials will discus...

Tuesday, July 18

Zelenskyy has announced the continuation of the grain corridor without Russia.

Zelenskyy has announced the continuation of the grain corridor without Russia. “The ship company owners approached us. They said they were ready to continue exporting grain. If Ukraine lets us do it, and Turkey allows our ships through, then everyone is ready to continue s...

Ukraine has increased soybean exports to a record high.

Ukraine has increased soybean exports to a record high. In September-June of the 2022/23 marketing year, Ukraine exported almost three million tons of soybeans, which is 140% more than in the same period of the previous season. This is a record export volu...

Soul Marine is building a new 20,000-ton grain terminal in Odesa.

Soul Marine is building a new 20,000-ton grain terminal in Odesa. The logistics company Soul Marine is launching the construction of a warehouse grain terminal in Izmail, the company’s director, Ivan Niyakyy, said. In the first stage, the one-time storage volu...

Monday, July 17

A Ukrainian agricultural company will build a €13.7M elevator at a railway transshipment facility near the border with Poland.

A Ukrainian agricultural company will build a €13.7M elevator at a railway transshipment facility near the border with Poland. The EBRD will loan €9.6M to the Ukrainian agricultural company Agrosem to expand the railway terminal near the Polish border and develop a grain transshipment complex and container yard. The EBRD clar...

Thursday, July 13

A Kherson agricultural company plans to move to Odesa and build a new factory to replace its occupied facilities.

A Kherson agricultural company plans to move to Odesa and build a new factory to replace its occupied facilities. The Chumak company plans to build a plant to produce tomato paste in the Odesa region. The company considers this region to be the most favorable in terms of climatic conditions. The relocation of Chu...

Tuesday, July 11

The government expects the profit from agricultural exports to amount to $20B this year.

The government expects the profit from agricultural exports to amount to $20B this year. According to Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy Taras Vysotskyi, it is likely that Ukraine will be able to harvest approximately 47-50 million tons of grain this year, which is more than was forecast ...

Monday, July 10

The IMF announces the risk of Ukraine losing up to $800M monthly due to reduced agricultural exports.

The IMF announces the risk of Ukraine losing up to $800M monthly due to reduced agricultural exports. In particular, the International Monetary Fund expects a decrease in grain exports from Ukraine due to poor harvests and mined fields. The volume of Ukrainian grain exports is predicted to decrease to...

Tuesday, July 4

Ukraine increased grain exports during the year, and several countries increase their imports.

Ukraine increased grain exports during the year, and several countries increase their imports. In the 2022/2023 marketing year, Ukraine exported 48.99 million tons of grain and leguminous crops, reported the Ministry of Agrarian Policy. As of June 30, Ukraine exported 16.836 million tons of whe...

Monday, July 3

Since last week not a single new ship could join participate in the grain initiative.

Since last week not a single new ship could join participate in the grain initiative. Since June 26, no vessels have been allowed to participate in the grain agreement, despite 29 applications submitted to the Joint Coordination Center, reported the UN. According to UN Deputy Press Sec...

Friday, June 30

Ukraine beef producers increased meat exports by 260% this year.

Ukraine beef producers increased meat exports by 260% this year. In January-May 2023, Ukraine exported 9,600 tons of beef, which is 260% more than in the same period last year. According to UCAB, May was the most productive month as Ukrainian producers sold 2,500 t...

Ukrainian AgroTech startup FarmFleet raises $550,000.

Ukrainian AgroTech startup FarmFleet raises $550,000. FarmFleet, a Ukrainian company engaged in the optimization of agribusiness and the development of unmanned aerial vehicle technologies, announced the successful completion of a round of pre-seed finan...

Thursday, June 29

Ukrainian farmers expect a high wheat yield this year.

Ukrainian farmers expect a high wheat yield this year. According to a survey by the UkrAgroConsult company, most Ukrainian farmers expect a high wheat yield in 2023. In particular, 64% of respondents predict it will exceed five tons per hectare. The expec...

Wednesday, June 28

The export of agricultural products from Ukraine decreased by 18% over last week.

The export of agricultural products from Ukraine decreased by 18% over last week. During the 47th week of the grain corridor, from June 19 to 25, 2023, 358,300 tons of agricultural products were exported through the Odesa region’s seaports, which is 18% less than in the previous we...

Ukraine and Britain will monitor the grain being stolen by the invaders.

Ukraine and Britain will monitor the grain being stolen by the invaders. Ukraine and Great Britain are discussing the issue of cooperation to track the grain that the Russians are stealing from the temporarily occupied territories, reported the Ministry of Agrarian Policy....

Tuesday, June 27

Termination of the grain corridor will put pressure on the hryvnia.

Termination of the grain corridor will put pressure on the hryvnia. “Implementing the termination of the grain corridor will have negative consequences for Ukrainian exports with a corresponding decrease in foreign currency inflows to the country and a possible increa...

Thursday, June 22

The development of Ukraine’s agricultural and energy capacities guarantees the security of the entire world.

The development of Ukraine’s agricultural and energy capacities guarantees the security of the entire world. The reconstruction and development of agricultural and energy facilities in Ukraine will protect the world from chaos, said President Zelenskyy during his speech in London. According to him, at least ...

Wednesday, June 21

Ukraine will lose $8 billion annually due to mined agricultural lands.

Ukraine will lose $8 billion annually due to mined agricultural lands. The revenue losses will result because the land will be idle, researchers say. Experts have estimated that agricultural losses from the full-scale invasion, as of April 24, 2023, amounted to $8.7B, of...

Tuesday, June 20

The sowing campaign in Ukraine is ending with 103% of planned farmland planted.

The sowing campaign in Ukraine is ending with 103% of planned farmland planted. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, as of June 15 the area under early grain and leguminous crops reached 5.6 million hectares, 3% higher than the March forecast. At the same time, the planted a...

Farmers from Ukraine’s southern regions will need at least eight years to return production to pre-war levels.

Farmers from Ukraine’s southern regions will need at least eight years to return production to pre-war levels. According to the Ukrainian Agrarian Council, this will not possible until the Kakhovka HPP’s reconstruction. This amount of time will be needed because it will take five years to restore the station, ...

Wednesday, June 14

The G7 plans to introduce chemical identification to fight the theft of Ukrainian grain.

The G7 plans to introduce chemical identification to fight the theft of Ukrainian grain. This proposal was voiced by the Minister of Food and Agriculture of Great Britain, Mark Spencer, at the conference of the International Grain Council in London. He added that Great Britain is leading ...

Exports through the grain corridor increased by 65% during the last week, but the overall indicator decreased by 2.2%.

Exports through the grain corridor increased by 65% during the last week, but the overall indicator decreased by 2.2%. From June 5 to 11, 651,000 tons of agricultural products were exported through the seaports of Odesa through the grain agreement, which is 65% more than a week ago, according to UCAB. There were 13 ve...

Tuesday, June 13

The EU has eased the grain embargo, and Ukraine will raise the issue of compensation for losses from unilateral restrictions of five border countries.

The EU has eased the grain embargo, and Ukraine will raise the issue of compensation for losses from unilateral restrictions of five border countries. According to Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna, the European Commission excluded 11-12 groups of goods from the extended list of restrictions on the import of agricultural products from Ukraine....

The American forecast for the harvest and export of Ukrainian grains has increased.

The American forecast for the harvest and export of Ukrainian grains has increased. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated its forecast for the balance of major agricultural crops for the 2023/2024 marketing year, in which it increased the indicators of production...

Monday, June 12

The agriculture losses from the Kakhovka HPP disaster may exceed $10B, and environmental damage already exceeds UAH 55B,

The agriculture losses from the Kakhovka HPP disaster may exceed $10B, and environmental damage already exceeds UAH 55B, as Minister of Environmental Protection Ruslan Strilets reported. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy thinks the farming, environmental and social spheres will suffer the most due to the lack of irrigatio...

Wednesday, June 7

The Kakhovka Dam Disaster in Ukraine has increased wheat prices and threatens global food security.

The Kakhovka Dam Disaster in Ukraine has increased wheat prices and threatens global food security. On the morning of June 6 wheat prices increased by 3% to approximately $6.40 per bushel, according to Barchart Trader. Also, Chicago wheat rose more than 2% to a nearly three-week high. The Kakhovka d...

Two dry ports for agricultural exports are to be built in western Ukraine.

Two dry ports for agricultural exports are to be built in western Ukraine. The new grain facilities will be constructed in the Volyn region, said the head of the regional department of agro-industrial development, Yuriy Yurchenko. He clarified that new construction is underw...

Tuesday, June 6

The EU plans to extend the embargo on the import of Ukrainian grain.

The EU plans to extend the embargo on the import of Ukrainian grain. The European Commission has not decided regarding the extension of restrictions on importing agricultural products from Ukraine to five neighboring EU countries, EC spokeswoman Miriam Garcia Ferrer sa...

Ukraine responded to the EU grain embargo by banning the export of sugar.

Ukraine responded to the EU grain embargo by banning the export of sugar. A shortage of this product is expected in Hungary because the country is its largest importer from Ukraine. According to ObservatorNews, from October 2022 to April 2023 it imported almost 85,000 tons ...

Ukraine is preparing for sea exports without a grain agreement and will compensate war-damaged ships.

Ukraine is preparing for sea exports without a grain agreement and will compensate war-damaged ships. The Ministry of Infrastructure reported that the government had approved a procedure for indemnifying civilian vessels entering its ports for damages. Launching the damage compensation mechanism will ...

The volume of Ukrainian agricultural exports in May hit a 9-month low.

The volume of Ukrainian agricultural exports in May hit a 9-month low. In May, the total export of agricultural products from Ukraine decreased by 3% compared to April, to 5.1 million tons, according to the agricultural association. It is noted that the grain corridor ha...

Friday, June 2

Ukrainian farmers predict a 36% reduction in grain and oilseed crops.

Ukrainian farmers predict a 36% reduction in grain and oilseed crops. The Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA) has given a preliminary estimate of the potential 2023 harvest at 68 million tons of grain and oilseeds, 36% less than 2021’s pre-war figure, 106 million. Last ye...

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