Agro market

Trade, investment

Tomatoes have risen in price the most in 2 weeks

The undisputed leader in price changes over the past 2 weeks has become tomatoes, which have risen in price by 29% and as of February 17, 2022, they can be purchased for an average of 79.82 UAH/kg.

Transport and logistic

Ukraine switches to European weight and size standards

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has supported the resolution on the liberalization of the transportation of oversized and heavy cargo, which, in particular, is being implemented by European standards for weight and size restrictions.

Business

$70 million noodle factory to be built in Kiev region

Rollton noodle and puree manufacturer Mareven Food Ukraine plans to invest $70 million in the construction of a plant in Bila Tserkva (Kyiv region) and in the distribution system of goods.

Planting material

Producers prepare for early sowing campaign 2022

Preparations for the spring sowing campaign at IMC enterprises are coming to an end. 100% of seeds, plant protection products and fertilizers have already been purchased.

Plant growing

2-3 seasons new varieties of strawberries will not be available to farmers

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, by its order No. 387 dated November 25, 2021, included strawberries in the list of crops that, in order to register new varieties in Ukraine, need to be tested for difference, uniformity and stability within 2-3 seasons. Thus, they will become inaccessible to farmers.

Business

Cooperatives are named the most profitable model for the functioning of small agricultural enterprises

Ukrainian farmers should take into account the experience of Western countries, where the cooperative movement plays an important role in the overall agricultural business. For example, in the Netherlands, cooperatives account for up to 70% of the agricultural sector.

World

The area of agricultural land under organic matter in the world increased by 2.9 million hectares

According to the information published on February 15, 2022 by the FiBL Organic Agriculture Research Institute and IFOAM - Organics International, there is a trend of rapid growth in the area under organic production in the world.

State

Electronic consignment notes for cargo transportation will be introduced in Ukraine

From August 1, 2022, it will become mandatory to use the electronic form of the consignment note for all freight transportation through the territory of Ukraine.

Livestock

The number of cattle decreased to 2.7 million

As of February 1, 2022, the number of cattle (cattle) in Ukraine was estimated at 2.7 million heads. This is evidenced by the data of the State Statistics Service.

Gardening

Experts named an alternative to growing sunflower and corn in the South of Ukraine

Due to insufficient rainfall in the South of Ukraine, farmers are advised to replace often drying corn and sunflowers with almond plantations.

State

Deputies supported the bill on land reclamation

Today, February 17, people's deputies during the plenary session considered the draft law No. 5202-d "On water user organizations and stimulation of hydrotechnical land reclamation."