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Minette Batters, outgoing NFU president, said members wanted to support Ukrainian farmers, but that there had to be recognition of its effects on the UK domestic industry. Photo: Canva
21-02 | News

Tariff-free trade with Ukraine prompts concerns for UK poultry

Poultry imports from Ukraine to the EU reached nearly 250,000 tonnes in 2023, whilst before the trade liberalisation, it stood at only 90,000 tonnes. Photo: Canva
07-02 | News

More EU countries demand restrictions on Ukrainian poultry imports

Ukraine's Ovostar has seen net profits skyrocket. The company exports egg and egg products primarily to Europe, but tensions there are brewing over the impact on local manufacturers. Photo: Canva
25-01 | News

Ovostar enjoys booming profit, but exports are on shaky ground

Poultry accounts for over 90% of Ukrainian meat exports. Photo: Canva
15-12-2023 | News

Ukraine poultry exports almost bounces back, but customs blockade bites

Vitaly Koval, head of the regional administration: "Despite the wartime challenges, today, our rear region reliably holds the economic front." Photo: Canva
28-08-2023 | News

Construction of a new industrial egg farm commences in Ukraine

It is estimated that nearly 9 million Ukrainians left their country since the hostilities began. In this background, Ukraine saw its poultry production falling by 8% in 2022 to roughly 1.7 million tonnes. Image: Kjpargeter
04-07-2023 | News

Grim outlook for the Ukrainian poultry industry

An appeal of the Polish poultry industry underlines that a proposed ban on Ukraine to Poland imports of poultry products would not make much sense as long as the Ukrainian products could land in other EU countries. Photo: Eko Anug
01-06-2023 | News

Polish farmers demand tightening screws on Ukraine poultry imports

Ovostar Union manufactured 9% fewer eggs than in 2021. Photo: Bert Jansen
23-02-2023 | News

Ovostar Union remains optimistic despite a drop in production

In December 2022, MHP produced 57,000 tonnes of poultry. Photo: Hans Princes
08-02-2023 | News

Ukraine earns higher revenue from poultry exports

Avangard experienced a twofold decline in egg production over the past year. Company owner Oleg Bakhmatyuk blames administrative pressure. Photo: Ton Kastermans
10-05-2021 | News

Ukraine’s largest egg producer greatly decreases production