Global Dairy Market: Overproduction, Price Decline, and Recovery Prospects
In 2025, the global dairy market was influenced by factors such as animal diseases, weather, geopolitical and economic changes related to protectionist measures in the…
Global Dairy Market: Raw Material Prices Have Dropped Temporarily
According to IFCN estimates, global milk production volumes are expected to increase by 11 million tonnes in 2025 compared to last year. The weather in…
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Under Pressure of Low Raw Milk Purchase Prices, Cow Population Declines on Dairy Farms for the Second Consecutive Month
In the first quarter of 2026, the cow population in Ukraine declined not only in private households but also on industrial farms.
GDT Auctions: Competition in the Global Milk Fat Market and Costly Logistics Pressure Prices
The GDT price index declined amid a slump in prices for butter and anhydrous milk fat. Buyers are hesitant to contract due to rising freight rates caused by higher oil prices following the military-political crisis in the Middle East, as well as increased and cheaper supplies from the USA and the EU.
Low Raw Milk Purchase Prices Boosted Ukraine’s Cattle Exports in March
Ukraine increased its cattle exports amid low raw milk purchase prices, high prices in export markets, and a global shortage of red meat.
Raw Milk Prices Decreased in the EU in March
The European Commission has opted for the self-regulation of the dairy market, despite the pressure of rising production costs on farms and market instability.
Three Weeks to the Grand Finale: Who Will Become a Legend of the 2026 Dairy Market?
Your performance metrics are more than just figures in a report. They are proof that Ukrainian dairy farming is unstoppable! We know the immense effort behind every liter of milk, and it is time to showcase these results on both national and international levels!
Dairy Prices Increased in March
Dairy prices in Ukraine primarily rose due to higher logistics costs, increasing energy prices, and intensified export activity.
Farmers Operating at a Loss, While Retail Milk Prices Remain Unchanged: Who Claims the Difference?
The price of farm milk in Ukraine has dropped significantly, yet dairy products on store shelves have not decreased in cost. Who is capturing the margin between the farm, the processing plant, and the supermarket, and why are retailers remaining silent? Ekonomichna Pravda (epravda.com.ua) breaks down the supply chain from the farm to the cash register.
School Milk: From British Experience to Ukrainian Strategy
The provision of free milk to schoolchildren is becoming increasingly relevant both globally and in Ukraine. While the United Kingdom campaigns to expand its "School Milk" program, the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AVM) calls for the implementation of a similar national strategy in Ukraine. This represents a path toward improving national health and stabilizing the agricultural sector.
100 Calves Every Month — Care, Knowledge, and Responsibility Behind Each One
In the Cherkasy region, STOV "Peremoha" — a member farm of the Association of Milk Producers (AMP) — demonstrates what modern Ukrainian animal husbandry can be: a place where every newborn calf gets the right start, and animal welfare is not a formality, but a daily practice.
Rising Costs Hinder Cattle Population Recovery
The drop in raw milk prices, high global beef prices, energy risks, and the rising cost of fuel and fertilizers may lead to increased farmer expenditures and a further contraction of the cow population in 2026. At the same time, a natural deficit of high-quality milk in the EU in the short term could drive procurement prices up in 2028–2030, aligning with the interests of Ukrainian milk producers and dairy exporters.