Ukraine's agricultural production shows increase

Agricultural production in Ukraine grew by 4.9% in January-April 2010 year-on-year, according to the press service of the Economy Ministry.

 

In particular, agricultural enterprises increased production by 12.1%.

 

In view of the seasonal nature of plant production, gross farm output in January-April 2010 was formed mainly at the expense of livestock production.

 

As of May 1, 2010 against April 1, 2010, growth has been seen in the number of pigs (to 15% from 14.1%) and poultry (to 5.9% from 5.4%).

 

In January-April 2010 against January-April 2009, agricultural enterprises increased meat production (in live weight) by 15.5%, milk production by 1.9%, and egg production by 7.2%.