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Emergency brake triggered for eggs and sugar imports from Ukraine to the EU

From today, 2 July 2024, the tariff rate quotas from the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) are reintroduced for imports of eggs and sugar from Ukraine into the EU. The revised Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs), in place since 6 June 2024, includes an emergency brake for seven agricultural products to be automatically triggered if import volumes reach the average yearly imports recorded between 1 July 2021 and 31 December 2023.

Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development reported this.

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Russia's attacks on the ports of the Black Sea region testify to the systematic attacks on the world's grain security - Prosecutor General

248 criminal proceedings covering 432 episodes are being investigated for the facts of shelling of grain infrastructure and seizure of other objects by the Russian army. The prosecutor general of Ukraine Andrii Kostin told about this during the telethon.

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We express our condolences on the passing of Morgan Williams, President of the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council

With great sadness, the family of Morgan Williams announced that he passed away at his home in California on Saturday, June 8, 2024, next to his wife.

The Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation, its employees and members have known Morgan Williams for many years. UAC is a member of USUBC, and the president of UAC is a senior advisor. The President and CEO of the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council, Morgan Williams, can be described as a professional in his field, a true leader, and a great friend of Ukraine.

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EU extends trade support to Ukraine for one more year

The suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the European Union will be extended for another year, following today's adoption by the Council and April 23 vote in the European Parliament. The EU is thereby delivering once again on its commitment to support Ukraine for as long as it takes.

These so-called Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs) have been in place since June 2022 and are a key pillar of the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine, providing a lifeline to the country's economy through access to the EU market.

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Ukraine expects a smaller grain harvest this year, which will have a global impact

Ukraine's grain harvest this year will fall by 10% this year, the government estimates, which will be felt around the world, although the restoration of export capacity from Russia-threatened Black Sea ports allows the country to remain a major global supplier.

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Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food predicts this year’s harvest of grains and oilseeds at about 74 million tonnes

ccording to preliminary estimates of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, in 2024, the gross production of grains and oilseeds will be about 74 million tonnes. Of these, about 52.4 million tonnes of grains and 21.7 million tonnes of oilseeds.

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The European Union will continue the duty-free regime for Ukraine, but with guarantees for its farmers

On Wednesday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression.

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Due to the blockade of Polish farmers, Ukraine has already lost about $500 million - Ambassador Zvarych

The Ambassador of Ukraine to Poland, Vasyl Zvarych, urged Polish farmers not to succumb to propaganda and to unblock the border.

The Ukrainian diplomat wrote about this on Facebook, stressing that Ukraine has already lost 2 billion zlotys ($500 million) from the blockade.

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Ukraine adheres to environmental standards, - Solskyi

Ukraine adheres to environmental standards. Ukrainian food products are of high quality.

The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Mykola Solskyi, announced this last week on the air of the "Yedynі Novyny" telethon.

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UK extends tariff-free trade with Ukraine until 2029

UK to support Ukrainian businesses by extending tariff-free trade until 2029.

This was reported in a press release by the Department for Business and Trade of Great Britain under the leadership of the Minister for Trade Policy, Greg Hands.

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18.03.2019 09:44

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UKRAINE KEEPS EXPORTING CORN AT A RECORD PACE

18.03.2019 09:44

The pace of corn exports from Ukraine continues quickening. In February, the country shipped abroad a record corn volume for that month (3.7 MMT) and the greatest monthly volume since December 2013/14, reports UkrAgroConsult.