Eu to let his ukrainian sheep

The European Union in the framework of negotiations with Ukraine on the establishment of a free trade zone agreed to give the country a substantial quota on exports of domestic lamb, told Kommersant Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade Valery Piatnitski. "Negotiations on the meat as a whole continues as the most heated debates taking place around chicken. But on the mutton we got a good quota of fully satisfy our producers, "- said the official. He did not mention the amount of quota, citing confidentiality. Another participant in the negotiation process on condition of anonymity, told Kommersant that the amount of duty-free quota exceeds the volume of the current production of mutton in Ukraine. "Moreover, we have reached an agreement that the quota will increase annually by 10 %»,– Kommersant source said. Estimated Director of consulting company AAA Sergei Nalivka, the production volume of mutton in Ukraine "a little more than 1 thousand tons per year." Earlier the duty on mutton to the EU amounted to 12.8% of the customs value plus 902-3118 euros / t (for different kinds of meat). Provided by the EU quota, according to Mr. Pyatnitsky will revive the industry. "Yes, now it's production in Ukraine is almost 'dead', but thanks to the prospects of supplies to the EU it can get new incentives and get on his feet" – he said. "Meat breeds are bred mainly in the Crimea – a sector that are based on the collective farms, or small private entrepreneurs", – emphasized Mr. Infusion. "Except for the southern and western regions, the rest of the sheep are bred only a few farms", – said the businessman Alexander Martyniuk, distributing sheep in the Kiev region. According to Roman Grinenko, director of the farm "Greenfarm" engaged in breeding rams in Cherkassy, ​​Ukraine are only a few farms have a herd of about 5 thousand sheep. "We have offers from Turkey and Arab countries – told the farmer .– However, when we received a large order and began looking for partners, it appears that the market is mainly small farms (at 300-500 animals) and a few – to 2 thousand heads. " Perhaps that is why the cost of Ukrainian products is higher than in the EU: a ton of live weight in the EU – 1200-1300 euro, and in Ukraine – 15-25 UAH (1300-2170 euro). Mr Grinenko believes that the increase herd large enough to export meat to the EU is possible only in the case of state: "The cattle state pays aid – he said .– If such a program would operate in respect of lamb, we increase production over 3 years. Without it, the market will need a minimum of 10 years. " In the state budget for 2011 incorporated support for crop and livestock on 100 million UAH. Per head of beef cows preamplifier otreno from 600 UAH (agricultural sector) up to 1900 UAH (breeding plants) grant for the purchase of calves for breeding – 7 USD / kg for the grant was sold for slaughter young cattle – 1.5 UAH / kg body weight, Swine – 1 USD / kg. Exports of lamb restrains a deficiency pedigree beef cattle. "If 30 years ago we had a breeding stock, but now no one selection is not engaged", – complains Mr Infusion. "We mainly sheep and Romanov Tsigal rocks. Many people believe these breeds good, but compared to Suffolk, where youngsters to 10 months gaining weight 120 kg, this is heaven and earth, "- said Mr. Grinenko. According to Mr. Martyniuk, the number of sheep in Ukraine is presented in the main breeds bred in the Soviet period. The need to invest in the purchase of breeding stock, according to Sergei Nalivka, gives a large agricultural holding a chance to select the entire quota: "Even if we get a higher quota, then it – the volume for 2-3 large enterprises. Who warning in advance, that it and receive. " However, Roman Grinenko said that the specifics of breeding sheep and the small size of the market will allow specialized farms remain the main producers. Yuri Panchenko