The Ministry of Agrarian Policy has launched a program to support animal livestock

The new livestock program will regulate tribal development within the industry

In 2014, Ukrainian grain harvest will amount to 60 million tons – Mr. Shvayka

In 2014, Ukrainian farmers will be able to collect about 60 million tons of grain, compared with a record high 63 million tons back in 2013. This was announced at the briefing on September 24 by the head of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Igor Shvayka. According to him, this forecast may fluctuate "plus or minus within the boundaries of 30-40 thousand tons".

As of September 15, Ukraine harvested 37.6 mln tonnes of grains - Ministry of Agrarian Policy

According to operative data as of September 15, Ukraine harvested 37.6 mln tonnes of grains and pulses throughout the areas of 10.3 mln ha, or 69% of the planned areas (excluding the Crimea). The average yield totaled 3.66 t/ha, declared the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.

Ukraine: Verkhovna Rada ratified the Association Agreement with the European Union

On September 16 the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the European Parliament ratified the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union. 355 people’s deputies of the Verkhovna Rada and 535 MEPs voted “for” the reporting decision.

Ukraine exported over 7 mln tonnes of grains

Since the beginning of 2014/15 MY, and as of September 16, 2014, Ukraine exported 7.033 mln tonnes of grains, declared the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.

Forecast for global corn production in 2014/15MY increased — IGC

China admitted new varieties of GM- corn and soybeans onto its market

Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China has completed certification of several new varieties of genetically modified soybeans and corn, and allowed them to be imported into the country.

Operational information of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food: fieldwork status as of 09.03.2014

The International Grains Council has increased its forecast for global production, consumption and stock of grain

In the current season, the International Grains Council (IGC) has increased its forecast for global grain production up to 1 976 million tons, 17 million tons more compared to the previous month.

CMU is going to create a single regulatory body in the field of agriculture

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is intended to create a single regulatory body on the basis of State Agriculture Inspection, State Sanitary and Epidemiological Services and State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Services. Such information was reported on “Delo” portal.