Expert Opinion
Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market: Producing Milk Becomes More Expensive in 2025

According to AHDB, global milk production in 2024 was significantly impacted by rising production costs in regions such as Argentina, Australia, China, Ireland, New Zealand,…

Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

The Global Dairy Market Has Entered a Period of Calm

According to Rabobank, in the second half of 2024, the supply of raw milk improved in regions exporting dairy products amid declining demand from dairy…

Agrarian Leaders Urge President to Sign Crucial Law

The All-Ukrainian Agrarian Forum (VAF), which includes leading sectoral associations of Ukraine's agricultural sector, including the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine, has appealed to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, requesting the swift signing of the Law of Ukraine №12148 "On Amendments to the 'Final and Transitional Provisions' of the Civil Code of Ukraine Regarding the Peculiarities of Lending and Financial Leasing During Martial Law."

  • Thursday, 8 May 2025

Implementation of the Raw Milk Control Program: Already 1053 Market Operators Joined the "Dairy Module"

  • Thursday, 8 May 2025

Ukraine Increased Export Revenue in April

The growth in revenue from Ukraine's dairy exports in April was likely driven by a favorable euro exchange rate, demand for certain products, and a seasonal decline in milk production in Oceania. At the same time, Ukrainian exporters face new barriers: China's ban on reconstituted milk, the US trade war, increased competition in third-country markets, logistical complications, and the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in neighboring EU countries, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Wednesday, 7 May 2025

AMP and UDEU Appeal to the European Commission to Extend Autonomous Trade Measures

The European Commission does not plan to extend the regime of autonomous trade measures (ATMs) for Ukraine (the so-called "trade visa-free"), which is valid until June 5th.

  • Tuesday, 6 May 2025

Dairy Farms Increased Milk Production in the First Quarter

Dairy farms (MDFs) increased raw milk production volumes amid an unstable situation in the dairy market. This may contribute to an increase in surplus raw milk in the domestic market and complicate the sale of finished products, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

  • Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Ruscists Continue to Terrorize Civilians: Significant Destruction at AMU Member Dairy Farm

Ruscists  continue their terror against the civilian population, the targeted destruction of agricultural enterprises, and Ukraine's food security. Dairy farm, a member of the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region, has suffered significant damage.

Milk Prices Stabilized in Ukraine

A relative stabilization of raw milk prices has occurred in the domestic market. However, there are risks of further price decreases due to reduced supplies of skimmed milk powder and processed cheese products, the introduction of protectionist measures in export markets, as well as in the event of foot-and-mouth disease spreading, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

  • Monday, 28 April 2025

Ministry of Economy Presents Website to Inform About Compensation for Agricultural Land Demining Costs

As of April 22, Ukrainian farmers submitted 228 applications to participate in the state program for compensating the cost of agricultural land demining, of which 191 were rejected. To improve the situation and assist with application submission, the Ministry of Economy, together with the Humanitarian Demining Center and UNDP in Ukraine, launched an information campaign for farmers, according to the Ministry of Economy's website.

  • Friday, 25 April 2025

Applications Open for Participation in Ukraine Recovery Conference

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy invites Ukrainian agricultural producers to join a competition for private Ukrainian companies and participate in the annual international Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025, which will take place on July 10-11 in Rome.

  • Thursday, 24 April 2025

Dairy Farms Increased Cow Population Over the Last Month

In Ukraine, the number of cattle increased during March, and the rate of decline in the cow population slowed down. However, relocation processes and the potential threat of foot-and-mouth disease spreading from European countries create risks of increased culling, according to Georgii Kukhaleyishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Thursday, 24 April 2025