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The biotechnology regulatory system in Ukraine is still not fully developed, but the country has committed to shape its policy in line with European Union’s regulations.

European Parliament has recognized equivalence of cereal seed produced in Ukraine. Growth of corn seed exports to the EU by international seed companies might be the most likely outcome.

Ukraine adopted several maximum residue levels (MRLs) for veterinary drugs, coccidiostats and histomonostats in food products of animal origin.

Ukraine’s poultry production in 2016 is forecast higher than official USDA figures at 1010 TMT, and is expected to increase versus 2015.

Ukraine is forecast to produce around 100,000 metric tons (MT) of walnuts in marketing year (MY) 2016/17 sliding below MY 2015/16 production levels due to weather conditions.