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Exports of Ukrainian wheat decreased by 10% since the beginning of the season
26.11.2020
From the beginning of 2020/21 MY as of November 25, 2020, grain exports from Ukraine reached 20.57 million tons.This is evidenced by the data of the "Information and analytical portal of the agro-industrial complex of Ukraine".Grain exports this season are 2.79 million tons or ▼ 12% lower than the result for the same period of the last marketing year (23.36 million tons).As of the reporting date, in the context of grain crops, Ukraine exported:wheat - 11.75 million tons (by ▼ 1.27 million tons or 10% lower than the same period in 2019/20 MY);barley - 3.7 million tons (▲ 242 thousand tons or 7%);rye - 1.7 thousand tons (▼ 3.3 thousand tons, 66%);corn - 4.77 million tons (▼ 1.82 million tons, 28%).latifundist.com... more details
26.11.2020
From the beginning of 2020/21 MY as of November 25, 2020, grain exports from Ukraine reached 20.57 million tons.This is evidenced by the data of the "Information and analytical portal of the agro-industrial complex of Ukraine".Grain exports this season are 2.79 million tons or ▼ 12% lower than the result for the same period of the last marketing year (23.36 million tons).As of the reporting date, in the context of grain crops, Ukraine exported:wheat - 11.75 million tons (by ▼ 1.27 million tons or 10% lower than the same period in 2019/20 MY);barley - 3.7 million tons (▲ 242 thousand tons or 7%);rye - 1.7 thousand tons (▼ 3.3 thousand tons, 66%);corn - 4.77 million tons (▼ 1.82 million tons, 28%).latifundist.com... more details
Prices for Ukrainian sunflower oil are growing due to a shortage of raw materials - Refinitiv
26.11.2020
Export quotations for Ukrainian sunflower oil increased last week by $ 140-150 per ton FOB.Refinitiv Agriculture writes about it in Telegram.According to analysts, the rise in prices occurred against the backdrop of a decline in the sunflower harvest in 2020 and the need to fulfill previously signed contracts."The completion of sunflower harvesting in Ukraine in 2020 at around 13 million tons, which is almost 2 million tons less, provoked a shortage of raw materials in the market and, as a result, record high purchase prices and high oil supply prices," analysts said.To keep abreast of the latest data on the progress of the harvesting campaign in Ukraine, follow the updates of the Harvest Online 2020 project. The project was created by Latifundist.com in partnership with Soufflet Agro Ukraine.Recall that in Russia, as of November 23, 2020, sunflower was threshed from an area of 8.3 million hectares or 99% of the harvested area, 13.2 m... more details
26.11.2020
Export quotations for Ukrainian sunflower oil increased last week by $ 140-150 per ton FOB.Refinitiv Agriculture writes about it in Telegram.According to analysts, the rise in prices occurred against the backdrop of a decline in the sunflower harvest in 2020 and the need to fulfill previously signed contracts."The completion of sunflower harvesting in Ukraine in 2020 at around 13 million tons, which is almost 2 million tons less, provoked a shortage of raw materials in the market and, as a result, record high purchase prices and high oil supply prices," analysts said.To keep abreast of the latest data on the progress of the harvesting campaign in Ukraine, follow the updates of the Harvest Online 2020 project. The project was created by Latifundist.com in partnership with Soufflet Agro Ukraine.Recall that in Russia, as of November 23, 2020, sunflower was threshed from an area of 8.3 million hectares or 99% of the harvested area, 13.2 m... more details
Livestock breeders ask to limit the export of corn to avoid a rise in the price of feed
02.11.2020
The sharp increase in the cost of feed due to the situation in the grain market over the past few months has negatively affected the cost of livestock production.This was reported by the press service of the Ukrainian Pig Breeders Association.It is noted that compound feeds in the cost of poultry and pig products account for 65-70%. The rise in prices for feed corn by more than 65%, feed wheat by 57%, sunflower and soybean meal by 39% and 42%, respectively, contributed to the increase in the cost of feed by 40-45%.In order to prevent a further rise in the price of raw materials and prevent a shortage of fodder on the market, the Association of Pig Breeders of Ukraine, together with the Association of the Union of Poultry Breeders of Ukraine, turned to the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmyhal with a request to include in the Memorandum on harmonizing positions on the grain market the total annual volume of corn exports.“Now the situat... more details
02.11.2020
The sharp increase in the cost of feed due to the situation in the grain market over the past few months has negatively affected the cost of livestock production.This was reported by the press service of the Ukrainian Pig Breeders Association.It is noted that compound feeds in the cost of poultry and pig products account for 65-70%. The rise in prices for feed corn by more than 65%, feed wheat by 57%, sunflower and soybean meal by 39% and 42%, respectively, contributed to the increase in the cost of feed by 40-45%.In order to prevent a further rise in the price of raw materials and prevent a shortage of fodder on the market, the Association of Pig Breeders of Ukraine, together with the Association of the Union of Poultry Breeders of Ukraine, turned to the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmyhal with a request to include in the Memorandum on harmonizing positions on the grain market the total annual volume of corn exports.“Now the situat... more details
Sunflower harvesting is coming to the finish line in Ukraine - Harvest online 2020
02.11.2020
As of November 2, Ukrainian agricultural producers have already harvested 70.5 million tons of basic crops from an area of 21.8 million hectares, of which grains and legumes account for 53.5 million tons (13.5 million hectares, 88%).This is evidenced by the data of the project "Harvest Online 2020".In terms of cultures, the following is threshed:wheat - 25.1 million tons from an area of 6.56 million hectares (100%) with an average yield of 3.83 tons / ha;barley - 7.77 million tons from an area of 2.38 million hectares (100%) with an average yield of 3.26 tons / ha;peas - 516.2 thousand tons from an area of 237.7 thousand hectares (100%) with an average yield of 2.17 tons / ha;buckwheat - 100.3 thousand tons from an area of 77.7 thousand hectares (98%) with an average yield of 1.29 tons / ha;millet - 240.4 thousand tons from an area of 147.8 thousand hectares (98%) with an average yield of 1.63 t / ha;sunflower - 12.1 million... more details
02.11.2020
As of November 2, Ukrainian agricultural producers have already harvested 70.5 million tons of basic crops from an area of 21.8 million hectares, of which grains and legumes account for 53.5 million tons (13.5 million hectares, 88%).This is evidenced by the data of the project "Harvest Online 2020".In terms of cultures, the following is threshed:wheat - 25.1 million tons from an area of 6.56 million hectares (100%) with an average yield of 3.83 tons / ha;barley - 7.77 million tons from an area of 2.38 million hectares (100%) with an average yield of 3.26 tons / ha;peas - 516.2 thousand tons from an area of 237.7 thousand hectares (100%) with an average yield of 2.17 tons / ha;buckwheat - 100.3 thousand tons from an area of 77.7 thousand hectares (98%) with an average yield of 1.29 tons / ha;millet - 240.4 thousand tons from an area of 147.8 thousand hectares (98%) with an average yield of 1.63 t / ha;sunflower - 12.1 million... more details
The largest companies in the agricultural sector of Ukraine in terms of income in 2019 are named
10.09.2020
Ukraine has published a ranking of the TOP-200 largest companies by income in 2019, which includes more than 30 companies in the agricultural sector.This was reported by Business Censor.The total income of the 200 largest companies in Ukraine in 2019 amounted to UAH 3.4 trillion. This is 2% less than the combined income of the 200 largest companies in Ukraine in 2018.Representatives of the agricultural sector were also included in the rating of the largest companies in Ukraine in the reporting period.Company Revenue, UAH billion Profit, UAH million OwnerATB-Market 104.91 4405.44 Gennady Butkevich, Viktor Karachun and Evgeny ErmakovSilpo-Food (Fozzy Group) 62.45 209.05 Vladimir KostelmanKernel-Trade (Kernel) 51.48 355.79 Andrey Verevsky"Epicenter K" ("Epicenter Agro") 45.69 3720.41 Alexander and Galina Geregi, Tatiana SurzhikMHP 36.85 5042.75 Yuri Kosyuk"NIBULON" 27.67 1424.95 Alexey VadaturskyADM Trading Ukraine 23.14 9.4 Archer Daniels... more details
10.09.2020
Ukraine has published a ranking of the TOP-200 largest companies by income in 2019, which includes more than 30 companies in the agricultural sector.This was reported by Business Censor.The total income of the 200 largest companies in Ukraine in 2019 amounted to UAH 3.4 trillion. This is 2% less than the combined income of the 200 largest companies in Ukraine in 2018.Representatives of the agricultural sector were also included in the rating of the largest companies in Ukraine in the reporting period.Company Revenue, UAH billion Profit, UAH million OwnerATB-Market 104.91 4405.44 Gennady Butkevich, Viktor Karachun and Evgeny ErmakovSilpo-Food (Fozzy Group) 62.45 209.05 Vladimir KostelmanKernel-Trade (Kernel) 51.48 355.79 Andrey Verevsky"Epicenter K" ("Epicenter Agro") 45.69 3720.41 Alexander and Galina Geregi, Tatiana SurzhikMHP 36.85 5042.75 Yuri Kosyuk"NIBULON" 27.67 1424.95 Alexey VadaturskyADM Trading Ukraine 23.14 9.4 Archer Daniels... more details
Maize harvesting started in Ukraine with a yield of 4.14 t / ha - Harvest online 2020
10.09.2020
As of September 10, Ukrainian agricultural producers have already harvested 43.4 million tons of basic crops from an area of 12.3 million hectares, of which grain and leguminous crops account for 38.7 million tons (9.8 million hectares, 64%).This is evidenced by the data of the project "Harvest Online 2020".In the context of cultures, threshed:wheat - 26.95 million tons from an area of 6.56 million hectares (100%) with an average yield of 4.11 tons / ha;barley - 8.79 million tons from an area of 2.38 million hectares (100%) with an average yield of 3.69 tons / ha;peas - 516.2 thousand tons from an area of 237.7 thousand hectares (100%) with an average yield of 2.17 tons / ha;millet - 138.3 thousand tons from an area of 80.6 thousand hectares (54%) with an average yield of 1.72 tons / ha;sunflower - 1.98 million tons from an area of 1.2 million hectares (19%) with an average yield of 1.64 t / ha;buckwheat - 46.8 thousand tons... more details
10.09.2020
As of September 10, Ukrainian agricultural producers have already harvested 43.4 million tons of basic crops from an area of 12.3 million hectares, of which grain and leguminous crops account for 38.7 million tons (9.8 million hectares, 64%).This is evidenced by the data of the project "Harvest Online 2020".In the context of cultures, threshed:wheat - 26.95 million tons from an area of 6.56 million hectares (100%) with an average yield of 4.11 tons / ha;barley - 8.79 million tons from an area of 2.38 million hectares (100%) with an average yield of 3.69 tons / ha;peas - 516.2 thousand tons from an area of 237.7 thousand hectares (100%) with an average yield of 2.17 tons / ha;millet - 138.3 thousand tons from an area of 80.6 thousand hectares (54%) with an average yield of 1.72 tons / ha;sunflower - 1.98 million tons from an area of 1.2 million hectares (19%) with an average yield of 1.64 t / ha;buckwheat - 46.8 thousand tons... more details
In most regions of Odessa, the sunflower yield is 0.3-0.5 t / ha
20.08.2020
In Odessa, the farms "Dinex-Agro", "Dinex-trade", "Arna" started the harvesting campaign of sunflower a couple of days ago. The yield is very low, ranging from 0.3 to 0.5 t / ha.The head of farms Alexander Petkov told about this in the article "Corn burned, sunflower is burning: first results of harvesting in the South".“No agronomic, any other methods would have saved sunflower. Not that in my memory, in the memory of people who have lived here for 90 years, there was no such drought. There were droughts, they were repeated, but they could not even imagine such a thing. Needless to say, we did not harvest the grain group (wheat, barley), we did not even drive the combine. Nobody is waiting for maize either - they overcame it long ago. In other regions, they may have taken cattle for silage, but in the south we have almost no livestock breeding, ”noted Alexander Petkov.According to him, many say that irrigation will save the farmers of ... more details
20.08.2020
In Odessa, the farms "Dinex-Agro", "Dinex-trade", "Arna" started the harvesting campaign of sunflower a couple of days ago. The yield is very low, ranging from 0.3 to 0.5 t / ha.The head of farms Alexander Petkov told about this in the article "Corn burned, sunflower is burning: first results of harvesting in the South".“No agronomic, any other methods would have saved sunflower. Not that in my memory, in the memory of people who have lived here for 90 years, there was no such drought. There were droughts, they were repeated, but they could not even imagine such a thing. Needless to say, we did not harvest the grain group (wheat, barley), we did not even drive the combine. Nobody is waiting for maize either - they overcame it long ago. In other regions, they may have taken cattle for silage, but in the south we have almost no livestock breeding, ”noted Alexander Petkov.According to him, many say that irrigation will save the farmers of ... more details
The grocery market of Ukraine is conquering a new vegetable - broccoli
10.07.2020
Top broccoli, bottom asparagus: the food market is gaining a new vegetable - broccoli. This is the result of crossing two cabbage. Everything is edible in broccoli: both the stem and leaves.About this writes propozitsiya.com with reference to tsn.ua.Agronomist Alexander Protsenko shows his experimental field on 8 acres. Seeds of broccoli are expensive, and the vegetable is still little known to Ukrainians, and therefore they are not grown much.“The culture is quite unpretentious, like ordinary broccoli, cabbage. Need watering, fertilizer. We collect when the inflorescences are 15 cm. The leaves of the inflorescence go to food, and the leg, everything goes to food, ”Alexander explains.They begin to collect broccoli on the fiftieth day of planting seedlings. The season lasts a month and a half, and new ones grow near the cut shoots.For six hours in the field, one person can collect up to 12 kilograms of broccoli. Then the vegetable is sor... more details
10.07.2020
Top broccoli, bottom asparagus: the food market is gaining a new vegetable - broccoli. This is the result of crossing two cabbage. Everything is edible in broccoli: both the stem and leaves.About this writes propozitsiya.com with reference to tsn.ua.Agronomist Alexander Protsenko shows his experimental field on 8 acres. Seeds of broccoli are expensive, and the vegetable is still little known to Ukrainians, and therefore they are not grown much.“The culture is quite unpretentious, like ordinary broccoli, cabbage. Need watering, fertilizer. We collect when the inflorescences are 15 cm. The leaves of the inflorescence go to food, and the leg, everything goes to food, ”Alexander explains.They begin to collect broccoli on the fiftieth day of planting seedlings. The season lasts a month and a half, and new ones grow near the cut shoots.For six hours in the field, one person can collect up to 12 kilograms of broccoli. Then the vegetable is sor... more details
Forecast of final wheat stocks in Ukraine increased - USDA
09.07.2020
USDA experts forecast an increase in final wheat stocks in Ukraine in 2020/21 MY to 1.52 million tons from 1.51 million tons in a June report.This was reported in the July USDA report.The wheat yield estimate in 2020 / 21MG has not changed and remained at the level of the June indicator - 26.5 million tons.In turn, the forecast for grain exports from Ukraine in the reporting period also remained unchanged - 17.5 million tons.Thus, market expectations regarding a decrease in the forecast for wheat production in Ukraine did not materialize.Recall that the delay at the beginning of the harvesting campaign in Ukraine led to a shortage of proposals for the supply of early grain to ports. This was the reason for the increase in prices for Ukrainian wheat with delivery in July on a spot, especially since the data on the quality of new-wheat wheat in Ukraine vary greatly depending on the region.Writed by latifundist.com... more details
09.07.2020
USDA experts forecast an increase in final wheat stocks in Ukraine in 2020/21 MY to 1.52 million tons from 1.51 million tons in a June report.This was reported in the July USDA report.The wheat yield estimate in 2020 / 21MG has not changed and remained at the level of the June indicator - 26.5 million tons.In turn, the forecast for grain exports from Ukraine in the reporting period also remained unchanged - 17.5 million tons.Thus, market expectations regarding a decrease in the forecast for wheat production in Ukraine did not materialize.Recall that the delay at the beginning of the harvesting campaign in Ukraine led to a shortage of proposals for the supply of early grain to ports. This was the reason for the increase in prices for Ukrainian wheat with delivery in July on a spot, especially since the data on the quality of new-wheat wheat in Ukraine vary greatly depending on the region.Writed by latifundist.com... more details
Ukraine exported 5.5 thousand tons of sugar in May
19.06.2020
In January-May 2020, Ukrainian producers exported 60.09 thousand tons of sugar in the amount of $ 22.13 million.This is evidenced by the data of the State Customs Service of Ukraine.The export of Ukrainian sugar in May amounted to 5.53 thousand tons.The main importers of Ukrainian sugar since the beginning of 2020 were:Turkey - 11.91 thousand tons for $ 4.39 million (19.82%);Lebanon - 8.22 thousand tons for $ 3.03 million (13.68%);Libya - 7.79 thousand tons for $ 2.87 million (12.97%);others - 32.17 thousand tons for $ 11.85 million (53.54%).Recall that the average value of the Sugar Price Index in May was 155.6 points, which is 10.7 points (7.4%) higher than in April.Writes by latifundist.com... more details
19.06.2020
In January-May 2020, Ukrainian producers exported 60.09 thousand tons of sugar in the amount of $ 22.13 million.This is evidenced by the data of the State Customs Service of Ukraine.The export of Ukrainian sugar in May amounted to 5.53 thousand tons.The main importers of Ukrainian sugar since the beginning of 2020 were:Turkey - 11.91 thousand tons for $ 4.39 million (19.82%);Lebanon - 8.22 thousand tons for $ 3.03 million (13.68%);Libya - 7.79 thousand tons for $ 2.87 million (12.97%);others - 32.17 thousand tons for $ 11.85 million (53.54%).Recall that the average value of the Sugar Price Index in May was 155.6 points, which is 10.7 points (7.4%) higher than in April.Writes by latifundist.com... more details
Named TOP-5 importing countries of Ukrainian dairy products
19.06.2020
Directions of export trade of dairy products from Ukraine are diverse with a focus on Asian and European markets.This was the press service of the Association of Milk Producers (APM).So, in the TOP-5 countries that in January – May 2020 bought Ukrainian dairy products were:Moldova - in the amount of $ 13.5 million;Georgia - $ 8.6 million;Azerbaijan - $ 7.5 million;China - $ 6.1 million;Poland - $ 5.2 million“In January – May, certain changes occurred in the rating of export counterparties. So, compared with April 2020, China came in fourth place ($ 6.1 million), while shifting Kazakhstan ($ 5.2 million) to fifth. The Netherlands climbed to ninth place, generally displacing the United States from the ten largest buyers of Ukrainian milk, ”analysts said.At the same time, imports of dairy products to Ukraine are mainly European. TOP-5 countries from which milk comes to Ukraine:Poland - $ 52.8 million;Germany - $ 15.6 million;France - $ 7.9... more details
19.06.2020
Directions of export trade of dairy products from Ukraine are diverse with a focus on Asian and European markets.This was the press service of the Association of Milk Producers (APM).So, in the TOP-5 countries that in January – May 2020 bought Ukrainian dairy products were:Moldova - in the amount of $ 13.5 million;Georgia - $ 8.6 million;Azerbaijan - $ 7.5 million;China - $ 6.1 million;Poland - $ 5.2 million“In January – May, certain changes occurred in the rating of export counterparties. So, compared with April 2020, China came in fourth place ($ 6.1 million), while shifting Kazakhstan ($ 5.2 million) to fifth. The Netherlands climbed to ninth place, generally displacing the United States from the ten largest buyers of Ukrainian milk, ”analysts said.At the same time, imports of dairy products to Ukraine are mainly European. TOP-5 countries from which milk comes to Ukraine:Poland - $ 52.8 million;Germany - $ 15.6 million;France - $ 7.9... more details
Severe weather conditions contributed to 2020 barley prices
31.05.2020
Adverse weather was somewhat supported by prices for barley of a new crop in the Black Sea region. Frosts in April and prolonged rainfall in May are of concern to Ukrainian market operators regarding the state of barley crops for the new crop.About this writes Refinitiv Agriculture in Telegram.Trading activity in Ukrainian barley is aimed at deliveries to China. In this regard, market operators assess trade prospects in the light of China's introduction of an anti-dumping duty on Australian barley and note strong competition with French barley, the demand for which is more active, ”the report says.As traders point out, French barley prices were also supported by strong demand from China.On the basis of CPT Odessa, traders voice two purchase prices for new barley: ordinary barley - about $ 163-165 per ton, and barley with documents for export to China - $ 170-172 per ton. However, market operators believe that the premium for China will ... more details
31.05.2020
Adverse weather was somewhat supported by prices for barley of a new crop in the Black Sea region. Frosts in April and prolonged rainfall in May are of concern to Ukrainian market operators regarding the state of barley crops for the new crop.About this writes Refinitiv Agriculture in Telegram.Trading activity in Ukrainian barley is aimed at deliveries to China. In this regard, market operators assess trade prospects in the light of China's introduction of an anti-dumping duty on Australian barley and note strong competition with French barley, the demand for which is more active, ”the report says.As traders point out, French barley prices were also supported by strong demand from China.On the basis of CPT Odessa, traders voice two purchase prices for new barley: ordinary barley - about $ 163-165 per ton, and barley with documents for export to China - $ 170-172 per ton. However, market operators believe that the premium for China will ... more details
Activity of forward sales of harvest 2020 is significantly lower than last year - opinion
31.05.2020
The activity of forward sales of crops this year is significantly lower than in the previous one.Such an opinion in a comment by Latifundist.com was expressed by an analyst with Agritel International Alexey Eremin.“The main sellers of forward contracts are large agricultural holdings in which these sales are embedded in the company's strategy, both in terms of risk management and cash flows. Medium and small producers this year almost did not conclude forward contracts. And many large traders did not show high activity, ”said Alexei Eremin.In his opinion, one of the reasons is the topic with the unpredictability of the market due to the epidemic of the coronavirus, and others - the weather and price level.As the analyst pointed out, many producers, primarily small ones, cannot be completely sure of the volume of the crop that they will collect based on weather conditions, which keep everyone in suspense this year. And those partial volu... more details
31.05.2020
The activity of forward sales of crops this year is significantly lower than in the previous one.Such an opinion in a comment by Latifundist.com was expressed by an analyst with Agritel International Alexey Eremin.“The main sellers of forward contracts are large agricultural holdings in which these sales are embedded in the company's strategy, both in terms of risk management and cash flows. Medium and small producers this year almost did not conclude forward contracts. And many large traders did not show high activity, ”said Alexei Eremin.In his opinion, one of the reasons is the topic with the unpredictability of the market due to the epidemic of the coronavirus, and others - the weather and price level.As the analyst pointed out, many producers, primarily small ones, cannot be completely sure of the volume of the crop that they will collect based on weather conditions, which keep everyone in suspense this year. And those partial volu... more details
Sowing campaign of sunflower and corn comes to an end - Sowing online 2019/20
21.05.2020
Sowing campaign of spring grain, leguminous and industrial crops in Ukraine 2019/20Photo Source: Latifundist.comIn Ukraine, agrarians sowed 98% and 95% of the corn and sunflower areas, respectively, from the forecast.This is evidenced by the data of the "Sowing Online 2019/20" project.In total, farmers sowed 14.87 million hectares of spring grain, legumes and industrial crops as of May 21, which is 96% of the projected 15.56 million hectares.In the context of spring cereals, legumes and industrial crops, farmers sowed:corn - 5.25 million ha, or 98% of the forecast of 5.39 million ha;buckwheat - 40.97 thousand ha, or 55% of the forecast of 75 thousand ha;millet - 40.77 thousand ha, or 52% of the forecast of 78.01 thousand ha;sunflower - 5.9 million ha, or 95% of the forecast of 6.2 million ha;soybeans - 1.26 million ha, or 87% of the forecast of 1.45 million ha.The farmers also completed the sowing of spring wheat (184.53 thousand ha), s... more details
21.05.2020
Sowing campaign of spring grain, leguminous and industrial crops in Ukraine 2019/20Photo Source: Latifundist.comIn Ukraine, agrarians sowed 98% and 95% of the corn and sunflower areas, respectively, from the forecast.This is evidenced by the data of the "Sowing Online 2019/20" project.In total, farmers sowed 14.87 million hectares of spring grain, legumes and industrial crops as of May 21, which is 96% of the projected 15.56 million hectares.In the context of spring cereals, legumes and industrial crops, farmers sowed:corn - 5.25 million ha, or 98% of the forecast of 5.39 million ha;buckwheat - 40.97 thousand ha, or 55% of the forecast of 75 thousand ha;millet - 40.77 thousand ha, or 52% of the forecast of 78.01 thousand ha;sunflower - 5.9 million ha, or 95% of the forecast of 6.2 million ha;soybeans - 1.26 million ha, or 87% of the forecast of 1.45 million ha.The farmers also completed the sowing of spring wheat (184.53 thousand ha), s... more details
Traders are willing to pay a premium price for Ukrainian corn - Refinitiv
21.05.2020
Traders are willing to pay a premium price for Ukrainian corn - RefinitivLast week, the Ukrainian corn market received little support from several deals for deliveries to China, as well as the Turkish tender.About this writes Refinitiv Agriculture in Telegram.According to market operators, a small purchasing activity on the foreign market supported FOB prices for spot deliveries, while purchasing prices on the basis of the CPT-port were almost equal to them.“Ukrainian corn is the most likely source of supplies within the framework of the Turkish tender, since there are practically no other corn offers in the Black Sea region, several surveyed traders noted at once. Corn of Russian origin is no longer taken into account due to the lack of export outside the quota. Exporters expect Turkey to resume maize purchases amid strong domestic demand for feed grain and hope for higher price levels, ”analysts said.On the basis of SRT-Odessa, export... more details
21.05.2020
Traders are willing to pay a premium price for Ukrainian corn - RefinitivLast week, the Ukrainian corn market received little support from several deals for deliveries to China, as well as the Turkish tender.About this writes Refinitiv Agriculture in Telegram.According to market operators, a small purchasing activity on the foreign market supported FOB prices for spot deliveries, while purchasing prices on the basis of the CPT-port were almost equal to them.“Ukrainian corn is the most likely source of supplies within the framework of the Turkish tender, since there are practically no other corn offers in the Black Sea region, several surveyed traders noted at once. Corn of Russian origin is no longer taken into account due to the lack of export outside the quota. Exporters expect Turkey to resume maize purchases amid strong domestic demand for feed grain and hope for higher price levels, ”analysts said.On the basis of SRT-Odessa, export... more details
In Ukraine, they want to ban the alienation of agricultural land
10.05.2020
May 8, 2020, 12:33The Verkhovna Rada registered draft law No. 3442 on amendments to Section X “Transitional Provisions” of the Land Code of Ukraine regarding the prohibition of alienation of agricultural land.This was reported on the website of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.The author of the bill, according to the data, is the People’s Deputy of Ukraine of the IX convocation Tatyana Grishchenko.The text of the document is not yet available. Currently, the bill has been submitted to management.Recall that the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky signed the law "On the national infrastructure of geospatial data" No. 554-IX.information from the site latifundist.com... more details
10.05.2020
May 8, 2020, 12:33The Verkhovna Rada registered draft law No. 3442 on amendments to Section X “Transitional Provisions” of the Land Code of Ukraine regarding the prohibition of alienation of agricultural land.This was reported on the website of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.The author of the bill, according to the data, is the People’s Deputy of Ukraine of the IX convocation Tatyana Grishchenko.The text of the document is not yet available. Currently, the bill has been submitted to management.Recall that the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky signed the law "On the national infrastructure of geospatial data" No. 554-IX.information from the site latifundist.com... more details
World wheat prices rise while corn falls - FAO
10.05.2020
In April, the average value of the Grain Price Index amounted to almost 164 points, slightly decreasing compared to March, while it is still almost 4 points (2.4%) higher than in April 2019.This was reported in the report of The Food and Agriculture Organization.As for the main crops, in April a significant increase in international wheat prices was recorded, which occurred against the background of a sharp decline in corn quotes, as a result of which the value of the Grain Price Index did not change compared to the previous month.Thus, the average price of wheat increased by 2.5% compared to the previous month, which is due to both strong international demand and information on the rapid exhaustion of export quotas introduced by Russia at the end of March, which is expected to continue until the end of the current season. until June 30th.At the same time, analysts say, international corn prices continued to decline for the third month ... more details
10.05.2020
In April, the average value of the Grain Price Index amounted to almost 164 points, slightly decreasing compared to March, while it is still almost 4 points (2.4%) higher than in April 2019.This was reported in the report of The Food and Agriculture Organization.As for the main crops, in April a significant increase in international wheat prices was recorded, which occurred against the background of a sharp decline in corn quotes, as a result of which the value of the Grain Price Index did not change compared to the previous month.Thus, the average price of wheat increased by 2.5% compared to the previous month, which is due to both strong international demand and information on the rapid exhaustion of export quotas introduced by Russia at the end of March, which is expected to continue until the end of the current season. until June 30th.At the same time, analysts say, international corn prices continued to decline for the third month ... more details
Agricultural production in Ukraine fell by 7%
05.05.2020
The costs of agricultural production in Ukraine in January-March decreased by 7.3% compared with the first quarter of 2019. This is evidenced by the State Statistics Service.So, the total costs of crop production decreased by 8.3%, livestock - by 6.6%.At the same time, in March, the cost of agricultural production increased by 0.6% compared with February. In crop production - by 0.1%, in livestock - by 2%.According to the data, the price index for the material and technical resources of industrial production used in agriculture has decreased by 9.8% since the beginning of the year compared to the same period last year, and by 1.3% in March compared with February.Written by tripoli.land... more details
05.05.2020
The costs of agricultural production in Ukraine in January-March decreased by 7.3% compared with the first quarter of 2019. This is evidenced by the State Statistics Service.So, the total costs of crop production decreased by 8.3%, livestock - by 6.6%.At the same time, in March, the cost of agricultural production increased by 0.6% compared with February. In crop production - by 0.1%, in livestock - by 2%.According to the data, the price index for the material and technical resources of industrial production used in agriculture has decreased by 9.8% since the beginning of the year compared to the same period last year, and by 1.3% in March compared with February.Written by tripoli.land... more details
The EU increased the duty by 2 times for corn imports due to low prices
05.05.2020
Steadily low prices for corn all over the world and sufficient supplies of grain led to the second update of import duties in the EU from €5,27 to € 10.40 per ton.This was reported in the material of the "European Commission".“The collapse in oil prices led to a drop in demand for bioethanol fuel in the United States, as well as lower freight costs. In addition, a record global corn crop is expected in 2020/21 MY. The combination of these factors led to the fact that market prices for corn in the port of Rotterdam in the USA amounted to € 146.63 per ton, ”the EC says.The report states that on April 27, an automatic mechanism for calculating import duties was launched, setting the import duty on corn, sorghum and rye at € 5.27 per ton. The new calculation led to a revision of the import duty on corn, sorghum and rye at € 10 , 40 per t.For more information on import duties on products used since May 5, 2020, please click here.Recall that ... more details
05.05.2020
Steadily low prices for corn all over the world and sufficient supplies of grain led to the second update of import duties in the EU from €5,27 to € 10.40 per ton.This was reported in the material of the "European Commission".“The collapse in oil prices led to a drop in demand for bioethanol fuel in the United States, as well as lower freight costs. In addition, a record global corn crop is expected in 2020/21 MY. The combination of these factors led to the fact that market prices for corn in the port of Rotterdam in the USA amounted to € 146.63 per ton, ”the EC says.The report states that on April 27, an automatic mechanism for calculating import duties was launched, setting the import duty on corn, sorghum and rye at € 5.27 per ton. The new calculation led to a revision of the import duty on corn, sorghum and rye at € 10 , 40 per t.For more information on import duties on products used since May 5, 2020, please click here.Recall that ... more details
Zelensky signed a law on the launch of the land market in Ukraine
28.04.2020
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky signed the Law "On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Concerning the Conditions for the Turnover of Agricultural Land" No. 552-IX.This was reported on the website of the Office of the President.“This is a historic moment for all Ukrainians and for me personally. Ukraine has been waiting for this law since independence. It was not an easy fight. But we knew that we were doing this for the Ukrainians, ”said Vladimir Zelensky.In particular, the law provides that from July 1, 2021, ownership of land plots of agricultural purpose with an area of up to 100 hectares may be acquired exclusively by citizens of Ukraine.According to the report, from January 1, 2024, legal entities owned by Ukrainians will also receive such an opportunity. They will be able to buy up to 10 thousand hectares of land. The sale of state and communal lands is also prohibited. According to the signed law, the question o... more details
28.04.2020
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky signed the Law "On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Concerning the Conditions for the Turnover of Agricultural Land" No. 552-IX.This was reported on the website of the Office of the President.“This is a historic moment for all Ukrainians and for me personally. Ukraine has been waiting for this law since independence. It was not an easy fight. But we knew that we were doing this for the Ukrainians, ”said Vladimir Zelensky.In particular, the law provides that from July 1, 2021, ownership of land plots of agricultural purpose with an area of up to 100 hectares may be acquired exclusively by citizens of Ukraine.According to the report, from January 1, 2024, legal entities owned by Ukrainians will also receive such an opportunity. They will be able to buy up to 10 thousand hectares of land. The sale of state and communal lands is also prohibited. According to the signed law, the question o... more details
It became known that Zelensky made for the agricultural sector in the first year of his reign
21.04.2020
For a year now, Vladimir Zelensky has been President of Ukraine. He won on April 21, 2019 in the second round of elections with a result of 73% of the vote, overtaking his predecessor Petro Poroshenko.This was reported in the material AgroPolit.com.During the year of rule, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky took a number of important steps for the agricultural sector.Firstly, the law on land market No. 2178-10 was adopted. Land reform in Ukraine and the free land market were some of the main election promises of Vladimir Zelensky.“If you dig deeper, then other candidates went to the polls with this thesis. True, under this law we received a quasi-market and the preservation of the land status quo for at least 2 years. Why? On the one hand, unit owners have a legal right to sell their land. On the other hand, individuals (since July 1, 2021) and legal entities (from January 1, 2024) received an access to the purchase of land. An impo... more details
21.04.2020
For a year now, Vladimir Zelensky has been President of Ukraine. He won on April 21, 2019 in the second round of elections with a result of 73% of the vote, overtaking his predecessor Petro Poroshenko.This was reported in the material AgroPolit.com.During the year of rule, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky took a number of important steps for the agricultural sector.Firstly, the law on land market No. 2178-10 was adopted. Land reform in Ukraine and the free land market were some of the main election promises of Vladimir Zelensky.“If you dig deeper, then other candidates went to the polls with this thesis. True, under this law we received a quasi-market and the preservation of the land status quo for at least 2 years. Why? On the one hand, unit owners have a legal right to sell their land. On the other hand, individuals (since July 1, 2021) and legal entities (from January 1, 2024) received an access to the purchase of land. An impo... more details
Odessa farmers ask to declare an emergency: drought destroyed crops
11.04.2020
Due to the snowless winter and recent frosts, the agro-industrial complex of the Odessa region suffers multimillion-dollar losses: if there is no rain in the near future, rapeseed and cereals will die, and what will happen to sunflower and corn is unknown.This was reported by the correspondent of the Ukrainian Information Service.On April 9, deputies of the Odessa regional council adopted an appeal to the president and the Cabinet of Ministers on the need to take measures to reduce the effects of drought and the formation of grain resources.The appeal says that in 2019 the Hydrometeorological Center of the Black and Azov Seas recorded in our region the least amount of precipitation over the past 20 years - 331 mm. Snowless winter very sparingly replenished moisture in the ground. For example, in January it was 8 mm - this is 22% of the monthly norm. Freezing in March - April led to the destruction of crops. The deputies agreed that all ... more details
11.04.2020
Due to the snowless winter and recent frosts, the agro-industrial complex of the Odessa region suffers multimillion-dollar losses: if there is no rain in the near future, rapeseed and cereals will die, and what will happen to sunflower and corn is unknown.This was reported by the correspondent of the Ukrainian Information Service.On April 9, deputies of the Odessa regional council adopted an appeal to the president and the Cabinet of Ministers on the need to take measures to reduce the effects of drought and the formation of grain resources.The appeal says that in 2019 the Hydrometeorological Center of the Black and Azov Seas recorded in our region the least amount of precipitation over the past 20 years - 331 mm. Snowless winter very sparingly replenished moisture in the ground. For example, in January it was 8 mm - this is 22% of the monthly norm. Freezing in March - April led to the destruction of crops. The deputies agreed that all ... more details
Farmers will not stop sowing
09.04.2020
Farms do not cancel sowing.About this writes propozitsiya.com with reference to gazeta.“No disruptions are expected in April,” says 53-year-old Alexander Kisel, an employee of the Bazis agricultural firm. - Sowed barley, spring wheat, perennial grass, introduced fertilizers. They fed rapeseed and winter wheat. We get raw materials, there are no problems. Be sure everyone works with gloves, masks, and disinfector. No one is sick.Difficulties arise when technology breaks down. Repair services are closed. We call the masters on personal numbers to give spare parts. ”+Quarantine can prevent some Ukrainians from planting gardens: “I have a plot near Zolotonosha. 2 hours to go. But buses and trains do not go, - says Cherkasy citizen Lyubov Martsinko, 60 years old. - Until May, the garden always planted. Remained tomatoes, cucumbers or cabbage. Now I managed to plant only onions, carrots and garlic. Although I heard that someone had already ta... more details
09.04.2020
Farms do not cancel sowing.About this writes propozitsiya.com with reference to gazeta.“No disruptions are expected in April,” says 53-year-old Alexander Kisel, an employee of the Bazis agricultural firm. - Sowed barley, spring wheat, perennial grass, introduced fertilizers. They fed rapeseed and winter wheat. We get raw materials, there are no problems. Be sure everyone works with gloves, masks, and disinfector. No one is sick.Difficulties arise when technology breaks down. Repair services are closed. We call the masters on personal numbers to give spare parts. ”+Quarantine can prevent some Ukrainians from planting gardens: “I have a plot near Zolotonosha. 2 hours to go. But buses and trains do not go, - says Cherkasy citizen Lyubov Martsinko, 60 years old. - Until May, the garden always planted. Remained tomatoes, cucumbers or cabbage. Now I managed to plant only onions, carrots and garlic. Although I heard that someone had already ta... more details
WTO obliges Ukraine to abolish duties on Russian fertilizers
09.04.2020
The World Trade Organization obliged Ukraine to abolish duties on Russian fertilizers by September 15.About this writes propozitsiya.com with reference to espreso.The WTO Arbitration Court ruled on a “reasonable time” to implement the recommendations and decisions of the dispute settlement body in the case “Ukraine - anti-dumping measures against ammonium nitrate”.The WTO has decided that Ukraine must comply with the decision by September 15, 2020.The WTO explained that Ukrainian measures violate the rules of the organization, and Ukraine is also obliged to eliminate the violation in terms of calculating the dumping margin and to remove the EuroChem supplier from the duty.Ukraine requested the maximum term for implementing the decision in the WTO practice - 27 months, explaining this by the need for changes to the legislation, as well as the complexity of implementation in the current relations with Russia.As the Russian side notes, if ... more details
09.04.2020
The World Trade Organization obliged Ukraine to abolish duties on Russian fertilizers by September 15.About this writes propozitsiya.com with reference to espreso.The WTO Arbitration Court ruled on a “reasonable time” to implement the recommendations and decisions of the dispute settlement body in the case “Ukraine - anti-dumping measures against ammonium nitrate”.The WTO has decided that Ukraine must comply with the decision by September 15, 2020.The WTO explained that Ukrainian measures violate the rules of the organization, and Ukraine is also obliged to eliminate the violation in terms of calculating the dumping margin and to remove the EuroChem supplier from the duty.Ukraine requested the maximum term for implementing the decision in the WTO practice - 27 months, explaining this by the need for changes to the legislation, as well as the complexity of implementation in the current relations with Russia.As the Russian side notes, if ... more details
Ukraine introduced a ban on the export of buckwheat
03.04.2020
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduced a ban on the export of buckwheat until July 1 at an extraordinary meeting of the Government.This was reported by the press service of the Ministry.The ban on the export of buckwheat is a temporary measure necessary to protect the domestic market. The Ministry indicated that Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan temporarily closed their borders for the export of buckwheat.“Now the situation in the Ukrainian market is stable. The government is constantly in dialogue with manufacturers and retailers. Ukraine will negotiate with the main producing countries to lift bans in order to maintain international food security and restore normal international trade conditions, ”the ministry said.So, the decree introduces a temporary regime for licensing and quotas for the export of buckwheat and peeled buckwheat grain (without fruit cover). In particular, the quota volume for these goods was set to zero (accor... more details
03.04.2020
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduced a ban on the export of buckwheat until July 1 at an extraordinary meeting of the Government.This was reported by the press service of the Ministry.The ban on the export of buckwheat is a temporary measure necessary to protect the domestic market. The Ministry indicated that Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan temporarily closed their borders for the export of buckwheat.“Now the situation in the Ukrainian market is stable. The government is constantly in dialogue with manufacturers and retailers. Ukraine will negotiate with the main producing countries to lift bans in order to maintain international food security and restore normal international trade conditions, ”the ministry said.So, the decree introduces a temporary regime for licensing and quotas for the export of buckwheat and peeled buckwheat grain (without fruit cover). In particular, the quota volume for these goods was set to zero (accor... more details
State Reserve announced the seizure of the main office by unknown
03.04.2020
Unknown persons broke into the main office of the State Reserve Agency in Kiev and seized the premises.This was reported by the press service of the agency.According to the State Reserve, unknown persons in the amount of more than 20 people without personal protective equipment broke into the premises of the State Reserve Agency of Ukraine.“As a result of the seizure, state property and office equipment were disfigured, and employees may have been infected with COVID-19. The State Reserve Agency of Ukraine considers this a provocation and an attempt by representatives of political parties to block the work of the State Reserve. Since now the premises must be quarantined and disinfected, which can lead to a complete stoppage of work, ”the agency noted.According to the report, after the patrolmen left, the unknown, bypassing the guards, tried to break into the offices of the State Reserve, in which at that time there were duty officers wh... more details
03.04.2020
Unknown persons broke into the main office of the State Reserve Agency in Kiev and seized the premises.This was reported by the press service of the agency.According to the State Reserve, unknown persons in the amount of more than 20 people without personal protective equipment broke into the premises of the State Reserve Agency of Ukraine.“As a result of the seizure, state property and office equipment were disfigured, and employees may have been infected with COVID-19. The State Reserve Agency of Ukraine considers this a provocation and an attempt by representatives of political parties to block the work of the State Reserve. Since now the premises must be quarantined and disinfected, which can lead to a complete stoppage of work, ”the agency noted.According to the report, after the patrolmen left, the unknown, bypassing the guards, tried to break into the offices of the State Reserve, in which at that time there were duty officers wh... more details
The government authorized the sale of spare parts for agricultural machinery during quarantine
02.04.2020
By the Government decision, amendments were made to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 211 “On preventing the spread of acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus” in Ukraine, which expand the list of economic activities allowed during quarantine.This was reported by the press service of the ministry.So, during quarantine it is allowed:
sale of spare parts for vehicles, including tractors and other agricultural machinery;
sale of daily young poultry;
the functioning of all types of financial institutions, including pawnshops and credit unions.
“We are working to ensure the optimal functioning of key sectors for the country under quarantine conditions. The adopted amendments soften the conditions for doing business, activate agricultural companies for the spring sowing campaign, simplify public access to financial resources and strengthen the implementation of the introduced ant... more details
02.04.2020
By the Government decision, amendments were made to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 211 “On preventing the spread of acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus” in Ukraine, which expand the list of economic activities allowed during quarantine.This was reported by the press service of the ministry.So, during quarantine it is allowed:
sale of spare parts for vehicles, including tractors and other agricultural machinery;
sale of daily young poultry;
the functioning of all types of financial institutions, including pawnshops and credit unions.
“We are working to ensure the optimal functioning of key sectors for the country under quarantine conditions. The adopted amendments soften the conditions for doing business, activate agricultural companies for the spring sowing campaign, simplify public access to financial resources and strengthen the implementation of the introduced ant... more details
Shareholders have a year for the correct paperwork for the land - Nesterenko
02.04.2020
Vadim Nesterenko, founder and chairman of the supervisory board of the agricultural holding Ristone HoldingsPhoto Source: Latifundist.comOwners of land shares have this year in order to put in order and complete all documents on their land. Many shareholders have only old paper state acts on the land in their hands.This opinion was expressed by the founder and chairman of the supervisory board of Ristone Holdings Vadim Nesterenko in a comment to Latifundist.com.For this year, you need to assign cadastral numbers and verify the entry of these electronic data into the state land cadastre. Here, according to Vadim Nesterenko, it will be necessary to work for the state to help people with this design.“As for the ambiguous public opinion about the adoption of the law on the land market, I do not get tired of reminding everyone that the only clearly articulated promise in the election program of President Vladimir Zelensky is just the opening... more details
02.04.2020
Vadim Nesterenko, founder and chairman of the supervisory board of the agricultural holding Ristone HoldingsPhoto Source: Latifundist.comOwners of land shares have this year in order to put in order and complete all documents on their land. Many shareholders have only old paper state acts on the land in their hands.This opinion was expressed by the founder and chairman of the supervisory board of Ristone Holdings Vadim Nesterenko in a comment to Latifundist.com.For this year, you need to assign cadastral numbers and verify the entry of these electronic data into the state land cadastre. Here, according to Vadim Nesterenko, it will be necessary to work for the state to help people with this design.“As for the ambiguous public opinion about the adoption of the law on the land market, I do not get tired of reminding everyone that the only clearly articulated promise in the election program of President Vladimir Zelensky is just the opening... more details
Government to support growers, growers and hops growers
01.04.2020
The Cabinet of Ministers determined the directions of state support for the agricultural sector for 2020, including the development of horticulture, viticulture and hop-growing, wrote Taras Vysotsky, Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine.About this writes propozitsiya.com with a link to Facebook T. Vysotsky.“Decree No. 109 defines the areas of state support for 2020, one of which is financial support for the development of horticulture, viticulture and hop-growing,” wrote Vysotsky.In particular, assistance is provided for the reimbursement of 80% of the cost of planting material after planting, as well as for the construction of wallpaper and the installation of drip irrigation systems after the completion of installation work.They will also reimburse 30% of the cost, excluding VAT, of the objects of storage and processing of fruit and berry products, grapes and hops that were built and reconstructed ... more details
01.04.2020
The Cabinet of Ministers determined the directions of state support for the agricultural sector for 2020, including the development of horticulture, viticulture and hop-growing, wrote Taras Vysotsky, Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine.About this writes propozitsiya.com with a link to Facebook T. Vysotsky.“Decree No. 109 defines the areas of state support for 2020, one of which is financial support for the development of horticulture, viticulture and hop-growing,” wrote Vysotsky.In particular, assistance is provided for the reimbursement of 80% of the cost of planting material after planting, as well as for the construction of wallpaper and the installation of drip irrigation systems after the completion of installation work.They will also reimburse 30% of the cost, excluding VAT, of the objects of storage and processing of fruit and berry products, grapes and hops that were built and reconstructed ... more details
Ministry of Health allowed to open food markets
01.04.2020
The Ministry of Health allowed local authorities to open food markets during quarantine, but ordered strict adherence to certain restrictions, said the decision of the chief sanitary doctor of Ukraine Viktor Lyashko on March 30, the text of which was published on the website of the Ministry of Health.About this writes propozitsiya.com with reference to еpravda.According to the document, when trading on the markets, the following conditions must be observed:
it should be a food market;
on the market can be no more than one visitor per 20 square meters. m of retail space;
the distance between customers in the queues should be at least 1.5 meters;
traders and buyers should wear personal protective equipment;
for weekend markets, the distance between points of sale must be at least 3 meters.
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01.04.2020
The Ministry of Health allowed local authorities to open food markets during quarantine, but ordered strict adherence to certain restrictions, said the decision of the chief sanitary doctor of Ukraine Viktor Lyashko on March 30, the text of which was published on the website of the Ministry of Health.About this writes propozitsiya.com with reference to еpravda.According to the document, when trading on the markets, the following conditions must be observed:
it should be a food market;
on the market can be no more than one visitor per 20 square meters. m of retail space;
the distance between customers in the queues should be at least 1.5 meters;
traders and buyers should wear personal protective equipment;
for weekend markets, the distance between points of sale must be at least 3 meters.
... more details