Expert Opinion
Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market: Cow Diseases and Weather Impact Milk Supply

From January to July, the EU's raw milk production decreased due to cow diseases and unfavorable weather. Drought has also led to lower yields in…

Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

The Global Dairy Market: Unstable Milk Yields and Economic Conditions

According to Teagasc data, in 2025, milk production volumes are showing mixed dynamics in the main dairy product exporting regions. As reported by Agriland, demand…

A special duty on imports of diesel fuel and liquefied gas will not be introduced!

The official decision of the Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade was published today in the newspaper "Governmental Courier", and the Ukrainian Agri Council (UAC) published it on its official website.

The Commission decided that it was not appropriate to initiate an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of certain crude oil products into Ukraine, as the evidence provided was insufficient.

Agrarians were heard without even starting an investigation!

The introduction of a special duty threatened to increase the price of fuel and lubricants in the midst of the harvest and farmers would be forced to buy them at inflated prices.  Moreover, higher fuel and liquefied gas prices would lead to a chain reaction: rising food prices, transportation, and the cost of other consumer goods.