Southern regions of Kazakhstan have already started the planting campaign of spring crops, reported the First Vice-Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aydarbek Saparov. In particular, Jambyl region planted spring crops throughout 249.5 thousand ha, or 67% of the forecast, Turkistan region – 167.5 thousand ha (25.5%), Almaty region – 97.1 thousand ha…
Maximum price level for socially significant food products increased in Bishkek and Chui region of Kyrgyzstan, the State Agency of Antimonopoly Regulation reported. Bread, sugar and potatoes have risen in price: bread – by 1 som, from 39 to 40, sugar – by 3 soms, from 40 to 43, and potatoes – by 15 soms,…
In September-January of 2019-2020 MY, Kazakhstan imported almost 19 thousand tons of soybeans, up 9-fold YoY, declared the Statistics Committee at the Ministry of National Economy (KazStat). The imports increased, even despite the growth of the harvest of soybeans in Kazakhstan in 2019. The situation developed in terms of the growing interest in the oilseed…
The Cabinet of Ministers at its extraordinary meeting approved a resolution prohibiting buckwheat exports until July 1. “The regulation introduces a temporary regime – until July 1 – the regime of licensing and quotas for the export of buckwheat and hulled buckwheat grain (without bran covering). In particular, a zero quota has been set for…
The State Food and Grain Corporation of Ukraine (SFGCU) is launching flour production at four of its own enterprises to cover demand on the domestic market during the quarantine period. “SFGCU is ready to work on ensuring the country’s food security during the quarantine period amid the fight against COVID-19. As early as this week,…
The Ministry of Agriculture has officially confirmed its canceling of the ban on the exports of wheat flour, and imposition of restrictions on the exports of wheat, reported the press-service of the ministry. According to the announcement, in order to meet the country’s domestic needs for grains (including to keep the volumes of animal feed…
In January-February, Ukraine produced 245.58 thousand tons of wheat and wheat-rye flour, down by 7.4% YoY, declared the State Statistics Service. In particular, in February Ukraine produced 121.46 thousand tons of flour, down by 12.2%. (APK-Inform/Business World Magazine)