In January-June, Ukraine reduced the agricultural production by 18.7% — Ministry for Development of Economy

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APK-Inform

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In January-June of 2020, the production volumes of agricultural commodities in Ukraine decreased by 18.7% compared with the same period last year, reported the Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine.

In particular, the production figures of plant growing commodities declined by 56.8% compared to January-June of 2019, livestock products – by 2.2%.

The production volumes of agricultural products decreased significantly in June – by 40.6%.

The Ministry said that the lower demand for agricultural commodities in importing countries amid quarantine as well as low yield of many crops compared to the last year were the main reasons for decline of production of plant growing goods. Decrease of output of livestock products happened due to the high costs of cattle breeding as well as adaptation of enterprises to the new economy management conditions (particularly, poultry producers).

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