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While Mironivka 's scientists , some unpaid for months , carry on developing new strains of wheat resistant to Ukraine 's extreme continental climate , Borsuk said the lack of cash in Ukraine 's agricultural sector is as bad as the drought .
<response> While <organization>Mironivka</organization> 's scientists , some unpaid for months , carry on developing new strains of wheat resistant to <location>Ukraine</location> 's extreme continental climate , <person>Borsuk</person> said the lack of cash in <location>Ukraine</location> 's agricultural sector is as bad as the drought . </response>
6201
Collective farms and Ukraine 's nascent private farming sector have no money for fertiliser , no money for herbicides and pesticides , no money to repair old or buy new machinery , no money for fuel , and none to buy good seed .
<response> Collective farms and <location>Ukraine</location> 's nascent private farming sector have no money for fertiliser , no money for herbicides and pesticides , no money to repair old or buy new machinery , no money for fuel , and none to buy good seed . </response>
6202
This year 's harvest is down from last year 's 36.5 million tonne harvest , which in turn compares with 50 million tonnes in 1990 , the year before independence .
<response> This year 's harvest is down from last year 's 36.5 million tonne harvest , which in turn compares with 50 million tonnes in 1990 , the year before independence . </response>
6203
The decline is all the worse for people who recall wasteful Soviet times , when the Kremlin imported grain but priced bread so cheaply that people bought it to feed their pigs .
<response> The decline is all the worse for people who recall wasteful <misc>Soviet</misc> times , when the <location>Kremlin</location> imported grain but priced bread so cheaply that people bought it to feed their pigs . </response>
6204
" Agriculture is very expensive , and there are no solutions to our problems on the horizon , " said Odnosum .
<response> " Agriculture is very expensive , and there are no solutions to our problems on the horizon , " said <person>Odnosum</person> . </response>
6205
He said his farm , its 260 workers now readying the fields for winter wheat sowing , expected the land to yield 5.2 tonnes per hectare ( 2.5 acres ) but ended up with 3.9 tonnes -- still better than the national average of 2.11 tonnes per hectare this year .
<response> He said his farm , its 260 workers now readying the fields for winter wheat sowing , expected the land to yield 5.2 tonnes per hectare ( 2.5 acres ) but ended up with 3.9 tonnes -- still better than the national average of 2.11 tonnes per hectare this year . </response>
6206
" We did not have money for fertiliser , we 're in debt for fuel , and we 're borrowing diesel , " Odnosum said .
<response> " We did not have money for fertiliser , we 're in debt for fuel , and we 're borrowing diesel , " <person>Odnosum</person> said . </response>
6207
A few kilometres ( miles ) down the two-lane road which passes Odnosum 's farm , where the occasional horse-drawn buggy passes by , is the 1,700-hectare ( 4,200-acre ) Shevchenko collective farm , built next to a village still neat and tidy despite post-Soviet decay .
<response> A few kilometres ( miles ) down the two-lane road which passes <person>Odnosum</person> 's farm , where the occasional horse-drawn buggy passes by , is the 1,700-hectare ( 4,200-acre ) <person>Shevchenko</person> collective farm , built next to a village still neat and tidy despite <misc>post-Soviet</misc> decay . </response>
6208
Chief Accountant Natalya Sypron said the collective is strapped for cash , earlier this year bartering 220 tonnes of grain for diesel to fuel six rickety grain combines and tractors badly in need of repairs and basic maintenance .
<response> Chief Accountant <person>Natalya Sypron</person> said the collective is strapped for cash , earlier this year bartering 220 tonnes of grain for diesel to fuel six rickety grain combines and tractors badly in need of repairs and basic maintenance . </response>
6209
The average family earns 160-200 million karbovanets a year ( $ 800 - $ 1,000 ) -- but many have not been paid in months , Soprun said . "
<response> The average family earns 160-200 million karbovanets a year ( $ 800 - $ 1,000 ) -- but many have not been paid in months , <person>Soprun</person> said . " </response>
6210
People are working out of their own dedication . "
<response> People are working out of their own dedication . " </response>
6211
Borsuk said the farm sector has two options : " We can sit down and cry , or we can do something . "
<response> <person>Borsuk</person> said the farm sector has two options : " We can sit down and cry , or we can do something . " </response>
6212
He said the government plans to increase the sowing of the winter wheat which will be harvested next year .
<response> He said the government plans to increase the sowing of the winter wheat which will be harvested next year . </response>
6213
Planted in late summer and early autumn , the grain is Ukraine 's largest export item and traditionally grows better than summer wheat in Ukraine 's soil .
<response> Planted in late summer and early autumn , the grain is <location>Ukraine</location> 's largest export item and traditionally grows better than summer wheat in <location>Ukraine</location> 's soil . </response>
6214
Further plans , he said , called for full provision of resources like fertiliser and herbicides for 25 percent of Ukraine 's arable land next year , for 50 percent in 1998 and 100 percent of the land in 1999 .
<response> Further plans , he said , called for full provision of resources like fertiliser and herbicides for 25 percent of <location>Ukraine</location> 's arable land next year , for 50 percent in 1998 and 100 percent of the land in 1999 . </response>
6215
" If we follow this we 'll be able to sell 10 million tonnes of grain by the year 2000 , " Borkus said .
<response> " If we follow this we 'll be able to sell 10 million tonnes of grain by the year 2000 , " <person>Borkus</person> said . </response>
6216
The government has been trying to phase out huge subsidies to the farm sector , and in a move back to pre-Soviet days has given up to 50 hectares ( 124 acres ) of land to some 36,000 private farmers willing to go it alone .
<response> The government has been trying to phase out huge subsidies to the farm sector , and in a move back to <misc>pre-Soviet</misc> days has given up to 50 hectares ( 124 acres ) of land to some 36,000 private farmers willing to go it alone . </response>
6217
Collective farms will last for the next few years , because most private farms now only produce enough to feed themselves with maybe a little extra to sell , said one private farmer : " In the future , maybe , but it 's better not to hurry .
<response> Collective farms will last for the next few years , because most private farms now only produce enough to feed themselves with maybe a little extra to sell , said one private farmer : " In the future , maybe , but it 's better not to hurry . </response>
6218
" Collectivisation brought us a lot of pain .
<response> " Collectivisation brought us a lot of pain . </response>
6219
And it went too fast .
<response> And it went too fast . </response>
6220
Privatising too quickly can also have a negative outcome . "
<response> Privatising too quickly can also have a negative outcome . " </response>
6221
Gencor swells profit despite setbacks .
<response> <organization>Gencor</organization> swells profit despite setbacks . </response>
6222
Melanie Cheary
<response> <person>Melanie Cheary</person> </response>
6223
JOHANNESBURG 1996-08-26
<response> <location>JOHANNESBURG</location> 1996-08-26 </response>
6224
Gencor Ltd on Monday said it had swelled its year attributable profit and streamlined operations to strengthen it for the current financial year despite a variety of divisional setbacks .
<response> <organization>Gencor Ltd</organization> on Monday said it had swelled its year attributable profit and streamlined operations to strengthen it for the current financial year despite a variety of divisional setbacks . </response>
6225
Announcing the group 's results for the year ended June 30 , chairman Brian Gilbertson said : " Happily the strong improvement in financial performance is not an illusion arising from the recent weakness of the rand relative to the dollar . "
<response> Announcing the group 's results for the year ended June 30 , chairman <person>Brian Gilbertson</person> said : " Happily the strong improvement in financial performance is not an illusion arising from the recent weakness of the rand relative to the dollar . " </response>
6226
Gencor raised attributable earnings to 1,803 million rand from 1,003 million rand previously - in dollar terms an increase to $ 469 million from $ 279 million - and won despite the group 's Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd posting dismal results .
<response> <organization>Gencor</organization> raised attributable earnings to 1,803 million rand from 1,003 million rand previously - in dollar terms an increase to $ 469 million from $ 279 million - and won despite the group 's <organization>Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd</organization> posting dismal results . </response>
6227
" Not everything has gone well .
<response> " Not everything has gone well . </response>
6228
We 've had substantial production difficulties at a number of our operations .
<response> We 've had substantial production difficulties at a number of our operations . </response>
6229
The most obvious one with the greatest effect on the corporation was at Impala where we had the furnace failure , " Gilbertson said .
<response> The most obvious one with the greatest effect on the corporation was at <organization>Impala</organization> where we had the furnace failure , " <person>Gilbertson</person> said . </response>
6230
Implats posted year attributable profit of 176 million rand from 281 million previously .
<response> <organization>Implats</organization> posted year attributable profit of 176 million rand from 281 million previously . </response>
6231
Not only did the company lock in 3.92 rand per dollar in February / March , but it suffered output losses due to a furnace shutdown last August .
<response> Not only did the company lock in 3.92 rand per dollar in February / March , but it suffered output losses due to a furnace shutdown last August . </response>
6232
The rand was last bid at 4.5350 against the dollar .
<response> The rand was last bid at 4.5350 against the dollar . </response>
6233
Nor was Implats the only operation to fail output targets .
<response> Nor was <organization>Implats</organization> the only operation to fail output targets . </response>
6234
Ingwe Coal Corporation Ltd was hit hard by heavy rains .
<response> <organization>Ingwe Coal Corporation Ltd</organization> was hit hard by heavy rains . </response>
6235
It forfeited nearly one million tonnes of production to flooding at its mines in Mpumulanga province .
<response> It forfeited nearly one million tonnes of production to flooding at its mines in <location>Mpumulanga</location> province . </response>
6236
But Gilbertson said the greatest gloom in the year came from the European Commission 's blocking of Implats ' proposed merger with Lonrho Plc 's platinum interests .
<response> But <person>Gilbertson</person> said the greatest gloom in the year came from the <organization>European Commission</organization> 's blocking of <organization>Implats</organization> ' proposed merger with <organization>Lonrho Plc</organization> 's platinum interests . </response>
6237
" The big disappointment for the year was the failure of the platinum merger .
<response> " The big disappointment for the year was the failure of the platinum merger . </response>
6238
From Gencor 's perspective we are taking the position that it is not on , " Gilbertson said .
<response> From <organization>Gencor</organization> 's perspective we are taking the position that it is not on , " <person>Gilbertson</person> said . </response>
6239
Looking ahead to the current financial year , he said that Gencor would boost earnings further .
<response> Looking ahead to the current financial year , he said that <organization>Gencor</organization> would boost earnings further . </response>
6240
" Gencor is well placed to take up the challenges of the future .
<response> " <organization>Gencor</organization> is well placed to take up the challenges of the future . </response>
6241
The group is soundly structured and prudently financed and is blessed with an excellent portfolio of world-class businesses .
<response> The group is soundly structured and prudently financed and is blessed with an excellent portfolio of world-class businesses . </response>
6242
I think we can look forward to further growth " .
<response> I think we can look forward to further growth " . </response>
6243
Citing the disposal of Gencor 's stake in industrial holdings group Malbak Ltd for one billion rand among other smaller disposals , Gilbertson said Gencor had pruned its portfolio to concentrate on core assets .
<response> Citing the disposal of <organization>Gencor</organization> 's stake in industrial holdings group <organization>Malbak Ltd</organization> for one billion rand among other smaller disposals , <person>Gilbertson</person> said <organization>Gencor</organization> had pruned its portfolio to concentrate on core assets . </response>
6244
" We 've tried to clean up our overall portfolio by disposing of non-core assets .
<response> " We 've tried to clean up our overall portfolio by disposing of non-core assets . </response>
6245
The biggest of those was Malbak .
<response> The biggest of those was <organization>Malbak</organization> . </response>
6246
Overall a very substantial pruning ...
<response> Overall a very substantial pruning ... </response>
6247
leaving Gencor clearly structured along commodity lines , " Gilbertson said .
<response> leaving <organization>Gencor</organization> clearly structured along commodity lines , " <person>Gilbertson</person> said . </response>
6248
He added that the group still had about 85 million rand after tax invested in various shares , which were market for disposal when required .
<response> He added that the group still had about 85 million rand after tax invested in various shares , which were market for disposal when required . </response>
6249
Referring to Gencor 's increased 41.5 percent stake in Ingwe , Gilbertson said the group would wait for coal shares to be cheaper before considering snapping up more .
<response> Referring to <organization>Gencor</organization> 's increased 41.5 percent stake in <organization>Ingwe</organization> , <person>Gilbertson</person> said the group would wait for coal shares to be cheaper before considering snapping up more . </response>
6250
" I think we would have liked to have more of Ingwe but it 's the question of adding value .
<response> " I think we would have liked to have more of <organization>Ingwe</organization> but it 's the question of adding value . </response>
6251
When we bought the shares we bought ...
<response> When we bought the shares we bought ... </response>
6252
at quite a bit lower than the price is now ...
<response> at quite a bit lower than the price is now ... </response>
6253
maybe if we just wait another few years for the next downturn in coal . "
<response> maybe if we just wait another few years for the next downturn in coal . " </response>
6254
Finally , Gilbertson said a growing proportion of Gencor 's income was coming from offshore and unlisted investments .
<response> Finally , <person>Gilbertson</person> said a growing proportion of <organization>Gencor</organization> 's income was coming from offshore and unlisted investments . </response>
6255
-- Johannesburg newsroom +27 11 482-1003
<response> -- <location>Johannesburg</location> newsroom +27 11 482-1003 </response>
6256
Advanced Medical buying IVAC Medical .
<response> <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> buying <organization>IVAC Medical</organization> . </response>
6257
SAN DIEGO 1996-08-26
<response> <location>SAN DIEGO</location> 1996-08-26 </response>
6258
Advanced Medical Inc. said Monday it will buy IVAC Medical Systems Inc. , a former Eli Lilly & Co .
<response> <organization>Advanced Medical Inc.</organization> said Monday it will buy <organization>IVAC Medical Systems Inc.</organization> , a former <organization>Eli Lilly & Co</organization> . </response>
6259
unit , for about $ 400 million in cash , creating one of the world 's largest makers of intravenous infusion therapy products .
<response> unit , for about $ 400 million in cash , creating one of the world 's largest makers of intravenous infusion therapy products . </response>
6260
Under the agreement , IVAC and Advanced Medical 's wholly owned subsidiary , IMED Corp. , will merge to form a new company that will develop and manufacture infusion pumps that regulate the amount of intravenous fluid being administered to a patient , as well as proprietary disposable products .
<response> Under the agreement , <organization>IVAC</organization> and <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> 's wholly owned subsidiary , <organization>IMED Corp.</organization> , will merge to form a new company that will develop and manufacture infusion pumps that regulate the amount of intravenous fluid being administered to a patient , as well as proprietary disposable products . </response>
6261
The combined company will have estimated revenues of $ 353 million .
<response> The combined company will have estimated revenues of $ 353 million . </response>
6262
Advanced Medical , through IMED , is already one of the nation 's largest developers and manufacturers of intravenous infusion pumps and proprietary disposable products .
<response> <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> , through <organization>IMED</organization> , is already one of the nation 's largest developers and manufacturers of intravenous infusion pumps and proprietary disposable products . </response>
6263
It has sales in 38 foreign countries .
<response> It has sales in 38 foreign countries . </response>
6264
San Diego-based IVAC is a major provider of infusion systems and related technologies to the health-care industry .
<response> <misc>San Diego-based</misc> <organization>IVAC</organization> is a major provider of infusion systems and related technologies to the health-care industry . </response>
6265
It has manufacturing plants in San Diego ; Creedmoor , N.C. ; Hampshire , England ; and Tijuana , Mexico , and distributes its prodcuts in more than 120 countries .
<response> It has manufacturing plants in <location>San Diego</location> ; <location>Creedmoor</location> , <location>N.C.</location> ; <location>Hampshire</location> , <location>England</location> ; and <location>Tijuana</location> , <location>Mexico</location> , and distributes its prodcuts in more than 120 countries . </response>
6266
Eli Lilly sold IVAC on Dec. 31 , 1994 to DLJ Merchant Banking Partners LP , River Medical Inc. and other investors .
<response> <organization>Eli Lilly</organization> sold <organization>IVAC</organization> on Dec. 31 , 1994 to <organization>DLJ Merchant Banking Partners LP</organization> , <organization>River Medical Inc.</organization> and other investors . </response>
6267
Advanced Medical said it expects to take an unspecified one-time charge to pay for the merger .
<response> <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> said it expects to take an unspecified one-time charge to pay for the merger . </response>
6268
It did not say when the charge would be taken .
<response> It did not say when the charge would be taken . </response>
6269
" The addition of IVAC is expected to contribute to financial results in the full second quarter of 1997 , " the companies said .
<response> " The addition of <organization>IVAC</organization> is expected to contribute to financial results in the full second quarter of 1997 , " the companies said . </response>
6270
The merger will add to both companies ' historical leadership in infusion therapy and technology-based drug delivery devices , they said .
<response> The merger will add to both companies ' historical leadership in infusion therapy and technology-based drug delivery devices , they said . </response>
6271
In 1968 , IVAC introduced the world 's first infusion therapy monitoring device .
<response> In 1968 , <organization>IVAC</organization> introduced the world 's first infusion therapy monitoring device . </response>
6272
A year later IVAC improved its system with the addition of an IV pump that regulated the flow of liquids through positive pressure .
<response> A year later <organization>IVAC</organization> improved its system with the addition of an IV pump that regulated the flow of liquids through positive pressure . </response>
6273
IMED introduced the world 's first volumetric infusion pump in 1974 .
<response> <organization>IMED</organization> introduced the world 's first volumetric infusion pump in 1974 . </response>
6274
IMED had profits of $ 1.7 million , or 6 cents per fully diluted common share , on $ 53.9 million in revenues in the first half of 1996 .
<response> <organization>IMED</organization> had profits of $ 1.7 million , or 6 cents per fully diluted common share , on $ 53.9 million in revenues in the first half of 1996 . </response>
6275
Excluding the effect of a one-time restructuring charge of $ 17.4 million , IVAC had net income of $ 4.2 million on net sales of $ 112.8 million for the 1996 first half .
<response> Excluding the effect of a one-time restructuring charge of $ 17.4 million , <organization>IVAC</organization> had net income of $ 4.2 million on net sales of $ 112.8 million for the 1996 first half . </response>
6276
Advanced Medical reported profits of $ 8.4 million on sales of $ 29.2 million in the quarter ended June 30 .
<response> <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> reported profits of $ 8.4 million on sales of $ 29.2 million in the quarter ended June 30 . </response>
6277
William J. Mercer , IVAC president and chief executive officer , will become the president and CEO of Advanced Medical .
<response> <person>William J. Mercer</person> , <organization>IVAC</organization> president and chief executive officer , will become the president and CEO of <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> . </response>
6278
He led the transition of IVAC to a privately held company and was previously senior vice president at Mallinckrodt Group Inc .
<response> He led the transition of <organization>IVAC</organization> to a privately held company and was previously senior vice president at <organization>Mallinckrodt Group Inc</organization> . </response>
6279
Joseph Kuhn , Advanced Medical and IMED president , will become the new company 's executive vice president and chief financial officer .
<response> <person>Joseph Kuhn</person> , <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> and <organization>IMED</organization> president , will become the new company 's executive vice president and chief financial officer . </response>
6280
The deal is expected to close by the first quarter of 1997 , subject to regulatory approval .
<response> The deal is expected to close by the first quarter of 1997 , subject to regulatory approval . </response>
6281
It has already been approved by both companies ' boards .
<response> It has already been approved by both companies ' boards . </response>
6282
Dow rises on Philip Morris , other stocks lower .
<response> <misc>Dow</misc> rises on <organization>Philip Morris</organization> , other stocks lower . </response>
6283
NEW YORK 1996-08-26
<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-26 </response>
6284
The Dow Jones industrial average opened slightly higher on Monday , boosted by Philip Morris , which gained four to 92 .
<response> The <misc>Dow Jones</misc> industrial average opened slightly higher on Monday , boosted by <organization>Philip Morris</organization> , which gained four to 92 . </response>
6285
Other shares were slightly lower , mirroring bonds .
<response> Other shares were slightly lower , mirroring bonds . </response>
6286
The Dow was up eight to 5,731 , while the NASDAQ Index was off fractionally to 1,143 and the S&P Index down one to 666 .
<response> The <misc>Dow</misc> was up eight to 5,731 , while the <misc>NASDAQ Index</misc> was off fractionally to 1,143 and the <misc>S&P Index</misc> down one to 666 . </response>
6287
New York Stock Exchange advances lagged declines by 476/698 while NASDAQ advances led declines 837/763 .
<response> <organization>New York Stock Exchange</organization> advances lagged declines by 476/698 while <misc>NASDAQ</misc> advances led declines 837/763 . </response>
6288
The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond was off 2/32 to yield 6.96 percent .
<response> The 30-year <organization>U.S. Treasury</organization> bond was off 2/32 to yield 6.96 percent . </response>
6289
RUGBY LEAGUE - ST HELENS CLINCH SUPER LEAGUE TITLE .
<response> <misc>RUGBY LEAGUE</misc> - <organization>ST HELENS</organization> CLINCH SUPER LEAGUE TITLE . </response>
6290
ST HELENS , England 1996-08-26
<response> <location>ST HELENS</location> , <location>England</location> 1996-08-26 </response>
6291
St Helens completed their first league and Challenge Cup double in 30 years on Monday when they thrashed Warrington 66-14 to clinch the inaugural Super League title .
<response> <organization>St Helens</organization> completed their first league and <misc>Challenge Cup</misc> double in 30 years on Monday when they thrashed <organization>Warrington</organization> 66-14 to clinch the inaugural <misc>Super League</misc> title . </response>
6292
St Helens secured the two points they needed in the last game of the season at Knowsley Road to win their first championship since 1975 and their first double since 1966 .
<response> <organization>St Helens</organization> secured the two points they needed in the last game of the season at <location>Knowsley Road</location> to win their first championship since 1975 and their first double since 1966 . </response>
6293
In rain-soaked conditions , centre Alan Hunte grabbed a hat-trick of tries , while Tommy Martyn , Anthony Sullivan and Paul Newlove each scored two .
<response> In rain-soaked conditions , centre <person>Alan Hunte</person> grabbed a hat-trick of tries , while <person>Tommy Martyn</person> , <person>Anthony Sullivan</person> and <person>Paul Newlove</person> each scored two . </response>
6294
Captain and goalkicker Bobbie Goulding scored 18 points .
<response> Captain and goalkicker <person>Bobbie Goulding</person> scored 18 points . </response>
6295
St Helens 's triumph marked the end of Wigan 's seven-year reign as British champions .
<response> <organization>St Helens</organization> 's triumph marked the end of <organization>Wigan</organization> 's seven-year reign as <misc>British</misc> champions . </response>
6296
St Helens needed to win on Monday to take the title -- a defeat or draw would have allowed Wigan their eighth consecutive championship .
<response> <organization>St Helens</organization> needed to win on Monday to take the title -- a defeat or draw would have allowed <organization>Wigan</organization> their eighth consecutive championship . </response>
6297
They were also the toast of London Broncos , who managed to scrape into the top four ahead of Warrington and qualify for the end-of-season play-offs .
<response> They were also the toast of <organization>London Broncos</organization> , who managed to scrape into the top four ahead of <organization>Warrington</organization> and qualify for the end-of-season play-offs . </response>
6298
Bradford finished third .
<response> <organization>Bradford</organization> finished third . </response>
6299
St Helens have now set their sights on taking the treble by winning the end-of-season premiership which begins with next Sunday 's semifinal against London .
<response> <organization>St Helens</organization> have now set their sights on taking the treble by winning the end-of-season premiership which begins with next Sunday 's semifinal against <organization>London</organization> . </response>