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In 2018, Ukraine adopted a new Law “On Safety and Hygiene of Feeds”, which introduced additional requirements for feed imports, registration and labeling.

New labeling requirements for genetically engineered (GE) feeds and GE organisms that are used in feeds will enter into force on January 19, 2020.

In late 2017, Ethiopia contracted to buy 800,000 metric tons of imported wheat, valued at $225 million.

There have been some changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety and sanitary regulations since the last submission of this report.

The Ministry of Agriculture reports that Ukraine has completed harvest of all grain crops for MY2017/18.

Cotton production in MY17/18 (Aug-Jul) is projected to fall to 176,000 bales (38,000 MT) because of poor weather conditions and pest damage.

Stable demand for food products served as a driver for Ukraine’s economic recovery in 2017.

In June 2017, the African Union Commission launched a five-year Business Plan to guide national, regional and continental efforts to accelerate Africa’s agricultural transformation.

A certificate for Non-Animal Origin Bacterial Products Exported To Ukraine was negotiated in 2017.