January 27, 2010

Ukraine meat output up 30.4% in December

In December 2009, Ukraine's meat production increased by 30.4% or 80,100 tonnes from November to 343,000 tonnes in live weight.

Meat production by private farms decreased by 14.4% or 34,600 tonnes in December, compared with November, to 206,000 tonnes. Specialised farms increased meat production by 12% or 14,700 tonnes to 137,300 tonnes.

In December 2009, meat production grew by 4.6% or 15,100 tonnes, compared with December 2008.

In 2009, production of meat rose by 0.2% or 5,200 tonnes to 2.728 million tonnes, compared with 2008.