Expert Opinion
Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market: Milk Surpluses Put Pressure on Prices

Nearly all dairy regions experienced an atypical increase in milk yields, which led to a rise in global milk production volumes. According to calculations by…

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…

Falling Procurement Prices Create Risks for the Dairy Industry

Reduced exports, weak domestic demand, declining global commodity prices, and the consequences of blackouts will contribute to lower prices for raw milk. Strengthening the fight against counterfeit goods and gray market dairy imports into Ukraine could improve the situation in the dairy industry, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

  • Tuesday, 11 November 2025

UAE Dairy Market: Growth, Innovation, and a New Consumer Culture

The volume of the United Arab Emirates dairy market could reach $6.6 billion by 2033. The main drivers are population growth, urbanization, and a focus on healthy eating. Government policy, aimed at food security and the development of local production, also plays a crucial role.

  • Friday, 7 November 2025

Global Milk Powder Market: Crisis or End of an Era?

Instead of a usual cyclical downturn, the global milk powder market is undergoing an unprecedented structural transformation. According to experts at Bullvine Weekly, an atypical lull prevails in the market, and purchasing activity, particularly for commodity powders, has virtually disappeared. This is a sign of a profound shift in the "rules of the game."

  • Thursday, 6 November 2025

Rising Production Costs Push Up Dairy Product Prices

Over the past month, only certain types of fresh dairy products and cheeses have become cheaper. Prices for the dairy range in Ukrainian supermarkets remain high due to producers' rising energy costs, despite weak domestic demand and falling dairy prices in export markets, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

GDT Trading: Fats and Proteins Get Cheaper

The price index fell once again due to an increase in global milk yield volumes and dairy products outpacing demand, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Milk Price Collapse – A Short-Sighted Strategy That Kills Ukrainian Dairy Farming

Today, the AMP (Association of Milk Producers) Directorate received notification that certain milk processing plants, on the initiative of the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine (UDEU), have begun "testing" the reaction of farms to a reduction in the raw milk procurement price starting November 1st, 2025, from 17.2 to 16.50 UAH/kg, and in some places — even down to 15.8 UAH/kg (excluding VAT). Such actions are harmful, short-sighted, and destructive for the entire dairy industry of Ukraine.

AgriAcademy Responds to the Personnel Challenge: New Course on Animal Welfare and Rational Antibiotic Use

In the conditions of war, Ukrainian dairy farms have faced a severe staffing shortage. Forced migration, employee mobilization, and reduced professional training opportunities have created serious challenges for the industry's development.

At the Dairy Congress, Yevhen Shatokhin Presented the New AgriAcademy Course: "Rearing and Fattening of Young Cattle"

The new educational platform AgriAcademy, created by the EBRD for the agricultural community, was presented during the XVII International Dairy Congress by Yevhen Shatokhin, an international expert on livestock issues for the FAO and EBRD, and the owner of the agribusiness consulting company "Agrifood Consulting."

TOP-5 Cows of Ukraine Were Announced at the International Dairy Congress–2025

During the XVII International Dairy Congress, held on October 17-18, the Association of Milk Producers (AMP) announced the results of the national ranking "Dairy Records of Ukraine–2025" in three nominations: TOP-20 most productive dairy farms, TOP-5 cows with record yields and longevity, and the cow winners of the special nomination – "Hope of the Dairy Industry."

Dairy Records of Ukraine–2025: The TOP-20 Most Productive Farms Announced

To recognize the achievements of industry leaders, disseminate best practices, and emphasize the importance of supporting the dairy sector both domestically and internationally, the Association of Milk Producers (AMP) summarized the results of the annual ranking "Dairy Records of Ukraine–2025."