Ukrainian poultry sector sees sharp profit drops

The development of the poultry sector in Ukraine is strongly affected by the political and economical problems of the country. Higher production costs jeopardise the future growth of the industry, says Sergey Karpenko, the Executive Director of the Union of Poultry Breeders of Ukraine. According to Karpenko, the devaluation of the hryvnia, higher prices for feed and the declining purchasing power of Ukrainians cause a sharp drop in profitability for poultry farmers in recent months. Rise in pric