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6200 | 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> |
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