Ukrainian farmers reducing output of agricultural products

Egg production in Ukraine over the two months of 2021 amounted to 2.025 billion pieces, which is 16.1% fewer than in January-February 2020.

At the same time, agricultural enterprises reduced egg production by 23.4%, while household farms cut it by 1%, according to the State Statistics Service.

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The volume of milk production in Ukraine in January-February 2021 amounted to 1.05 million tonnes, which is 4.8% down on year.

At the same time, household-level farmers reduced milk output by 7.4%, and agricultural enterprises – by 0.9%.

Background

According to the State Statistics Service, milk production in Ukraine in late 2020 decreased by 4.2% (to 9.25 million tonnes), eggs – by 2.9% (to 16.194 billion pieces), and meat – by 1.1% (to 3.45 million tonnes).