+10 Vehicles for the Air Assault Forces from AMP Participants

+10 vehicles for the Air Assault Forces (UA Air Assault Forces) provided by the participants of the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP)!

Dairy farm owners, including those from war-affected and frontline territories, supported the Ukrainian Agri Council (VAR) initiative “Big Collection for the Air Assault Forces” and purchased much-needed pickup trucks for our military to carry out combat missions and defend Ukraine.

Milk and Beef Production: Analytical Report, February 2025

Dairy farms (DFs) may refrain from significantly increasing milk production in 2025 to prevent further drops in raw milk prices, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP).

Foot-and-Mouth Disease: The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection Calls for Enhanced Prevention Measures

The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection has urged livestock owners to strengthen biosecurity measures in light of the threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) spread. Concern arose after a recent case of this dangerous viral disease was reported in a neighboring country. FMD has not been registered in Ukraine since 1988, but the regional situation requires increased attention.

GDT Auctions: Price Index Remains Unchanged

As a result of the GDT auction, the price index remained unchanged, which could be due to sluggish demand for skimmed milk powder on export markets and an uncertain situation in the dairy fat market amidst the U.S. trade war, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Ukrainian Agricultural Lyceum Announces Scholarships for Future 10th Graders

The Ukrainian Agricultural Lyceum (UAL), recognized as one of the top educational institutions in the Cherkasy region and the city of Uman, is opening a unique opportunity for future 10th graders. Thanks to the support of agricultural participants from AMP (Association of Milk Producers) and VAR (All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council), students can receive personalized scholarships and free education.

Prospects for Stabilizing Purchase Prices for Milk

In the first half of March, there was a further decline in raw milk prices in Ukraine. Milk and finished product supply remains high, while domestic demand is low. However, there are signs of some stabilization in purchase prices in the second half of the month, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Ukraine Increased Revenue from Cattle Exports in February 2025

Ukraine increased its cattle exports to foreign markets compared to the same period last year. However, in February, the physical export volumes were lower than in January 2025 despite stable demand in external markets. Nevertheless, revenue from sold animals increased, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Demand for Milk and Low Butter Stocks Prevent Price Declines in Europe

Relatively warm weather in the second half of February contributed to an increase in milk production in Europe. However, low butter stocks in warehouses, increased demand for raw materials in Western Europe, and high production costs did not facilitate a reduction in procurement prices, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

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, the Netherlands, California, and the Upper Midwest of the United States. Key factors driving these costs included increased prices for feed and fertilizers, which substantially affected milk production costs directly on farms. Additional pressures came from the war in Ukraine, adverse weather conditions, rising energy prices, trade disputes, higher labor and logistics costs, supply chain disruptions, and post-COVID-19 inflation. Increased interest rates on loans also contributed to higher production costs. These factors are likely to continue affecting the dairy industry throughout 2025.

Farms Participating in AMP to Receive Diesel Generators from José Andrés and the Longer Tables Fund

Thanks to collaboration with the international charitable foundation SaveUA and the Longer Tables Fund, AMP member farms will receive 62 diesel generators with capacities of 80 and 100 kilowatts during the spring and summer of 2025—each capable of powering a farm with 200 to 800 cows.