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…
Dairy Map of Ukraine-2025: Achievements Despite Losses
At the end of May 2025, the State Statistics Service of Ukraine finalized the results…
+10 Vehicles for the Air Assault Forces from AMU Members
+10 vehicles for the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces from members of the Association of Milk…
+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…
The update of the Ukraine Dairy Map-2024 infographic dedicated to the World Milk Day
On the occasion of a special date for the dairy community of the world -…
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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From Field to Classroom: How Vinnytsia Farmers Invest in Youth Agricultural Education
Agricultural business in the Vinnytsia region is increasingly getting involved in shaping modern education within communities. One such example is the experience of Pavlo Marushchak, a farmer from Vinnytsia and a member of the Ukrainian Agri Council, who supported the implementation of the "Agrosphere" course in the educational institutions of his community.
Dairy Prices Remain High
Despite the decrease in prices for exchange commodities and raw milk, retail prices remain high, which hinders the consumption of dairy products in Ukraine, reports Georghii Kuhiashvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.
GDT Auction: Record Growth in Price Index
Based on the auction results, prices for key commodities increased, which may be attributed to a reduction in supply at the auction, slowing milk production in Oceania, and a gradual recovery of demand in the global dairy market. According to The New Zealand Herald, this was the most significant growth in the GDT price index since 2021, reports Georghii Kuhiashvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.
Cheese Trend: Figures, Facts, and Perspective Markets
Attitudes toward cheese vary greatly across the globe: in some places, it is a delicacy or an imported luxury, while in others, it is an indispensable part of the daily diet. According to a forecast by Research and Markets, the global cheese market is expected to grow from $208.06 billion in 2025 to $317.61 billion by 2033, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.43%.
Farms Are Not the Weak Link. Why Increasing Production Without Modernizing Processing is Dangerous
The adoption of the State Program for Livestock Development is an important signal for the dairy industry. However, without a decisive modernization of dairy processing, production growth could become a threat rather than an opportunity.
Crisis, Blackouts, and Frosts Hit Milk Production
Dairy farms increased raw milk production volumes in 2025 but saw a slowdown in yields in December. It is likely that in 2026, milk production in the industrial sector will decline amid crisis phenomena in the global dairy market, unfavorable weather conditions, electricity shortages, and rising production costs, reports Georghii Kuhiashvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.
Dairy Farms Increased cow numbers in 2025
In annual terms, dairy farms increased their cow numbers despite the severe consequences of the war and rising production costs. However, deteriorating market conditions and increasing production expenses are creating prerequisites for a downward adjustment of the herd in 2026, reports Georghii Kuhiashvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.
Milk Prices Under Pressure from Weak Demand, Blackouts, and Frosts
In the second half of January, raw milk prices in Ukraine decreased across all grades due to a surplus of dairy products and a reduction in exports, despite rising production costs at dairy farms. The situation is significantly complicated by the energy crisis, which disrupts the operation of farms and dairy processing plants; therefore, the industry requires anti-crisis solutions, state support, and the ensurance of a stable energy supply, reports Georghii Kuhiashvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.
GDT Auction: Fats and Milk Powder in the Positive Zone
According to GDT auction results, prices for anhydrous milk fat, butter, whole milk powder, and skim milk powder increased against the backdrop of slowing raw milk production in Oceania and intensified demand ahead of the Chinese New Year and Ramadan. However, prices for cheeses decreased due to overproduction in Europe, and lactose prices fell due to slowing demand at the beginning of the year, reports Georghii Kuhiashvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.
Working Meeting Held Between AMP and UDEU Representatives with Experts from Infagro and GAF Dairy Benchmarking
Last week, a working meeting was held between representatives of the Association of Milk Producers (AMP) and the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine (UDEU), with the participation of experts from the analytical agency Infagro and GAF Dairy Benchmarking.