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The biotechnology regulatory system in Ukraine is still not fully developed, but the country has committed itself towards shaping its policy in-line with European Union standards.

Ukraine’s poultry production in 2016 is forecast higher than official USDA figures at 1010 TMT, and is expected to increase versus 2015.

Ukraine is forecast to produce around 100,000 metric tons (MT) of walnuts in marketing year (MY) 2016/17 sliding below MY 2015/16 production levels due to weather conditions.

Oilseeds and products in Ukraine are expected to be relatively more profitable than grains in 2015.

The Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food of Ukraine and representatives of non-governmental organizations signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on grain exports for MY 2015/16.

Spring wheat and rye plantings have not been able to compensate for decreased winter plantings in 2015.

Production of wheat in MY 2016/17 is forecast to decrease based on lower production area under this crop planted in Autumn 2015.

Sugar beet and sugar production in Ukraine is expected to decrease in marketing year 2015/16 in response to the current economic situation in the country.

Soybean area is projected to grow. Sunflowerseed area will likely remain stable while rapeseed area will retract.

Once sizable, pork imports decreased significantly. Ukrainian swine producers were forced to export.

The MY 2015/16 wheat harvest reached 27.2 MMT, the largest crop since independence in 1990.

In January 2016 Ukraine amended national legislation by easing the administrative procedures for importers and exporters of selected agricultural products.