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DIAM and Minagro answered key questions of agricultural producers during the webinar
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine (Minagro) and the State Inspectorate for Architecture and Urban Planning (DIAM) held a joint webinar for agricultural producers, during which they answered key questions about the algorithm of work for agricultural enterprises, including those who are currently applying for commissioning and preparing to apply for state support programs.
Industrial milk production decreased by 1.4%. The seasonal factor will increase the shortage of raw milk material on the market.
According to the results of eight months, 6 million 35.2 thousand tons of milk of all grades were produced in Ukraine, which is 6.2% less than in the corresponding period last year. This is due to the rapid decline in households and insufficient supply from the industrial sector.
The number of industrial cows is increasing
As of September 1, there are 1,655.2 thousand cows in Ukraine, which is 5.9% less than in 2020. Of these, 425.2 thousand cows were housing in the industrial sector, and 1 million 230 thousand heads - in households.
The first farm in Europe for 2500 cows with a closed technological cycle will work in Mykolayiv region
STOV "Promin", members of the Association of Milk Producers, are completing the construction of a unique cow house for Ukraine with the simultaneous housing of 2,500 cows with cross-ventilation. The commissioning of the complex is scheduled for October 2021.
The shortage of raw milk continues to push prices
Another wave of rising milk prices took place on the market. The weighted average price of three grades increased by 30 kopecks. It is noteworthy that as a result of a persistent shortage of raw milk, which has a permanent tendency to increase, this time the lower grades of milk became more expensive. As a result, the price difference between the varieties has decreased significantly, but this phenomenon is temporary. Usually this effect is seen during the period of active growth, and its degree depends on the market deficit.
Attention of agricultural producers: payments under the program of cheaper agricultural loans have been resumed
Attention of agricultural producers: payments under the program of cheaper agricultural loans have been resumed
TWO FARM DAYS IN SEPTEMBER
Almost 600 participants attended the National Farm Days 2021 in Poltava and Chernihiv regions. But we don't stop! TWO more powerful dairy complexes are preparing to welcome guests:
Milk production in January-July: negative values and signs of stabilization
According to the results of seven months of the current year, milk production of all types in Ukraine decreased by 6% and amounted to 5,190.2 thousand tons. The growth of official statistics was noted only in Khmelnytsky region - 388.8 thousand tons (+ 1%).
TWO MAIN INDICATORS FOR EVALUATION OF HEAT STRESS. Liliia Ivanoglu's master class
"To assess heat stress, there are TWO MAIN indicators: the number of standing cows and the number of respiratory movements," said Liliia Ivanoglu, a consultant at the CC AMP, during a master class at TOV "Agrofirma im. Shevchenka" on August 17.