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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Cow Herd Growth Slowed in November
The reduction of the cow herd continues in Ukraine, primarily due to household farms. Growth in the cattle population at agricultural enterprises slowed down in November compared to October 2025, amidst falling raw milk prices and slowing demand for finished products, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).
AMP at "Dairy Business 2025": On the Industry Crisis, Euro-Quotas, and the Critical Importance of Not Dropping Raw Milk Prices Below 15-16 UAH/kg
Hanna Lavreniuk, General Director of the Association of Milk Producers (AMP), emphasized during the "Dairy Business 2025" conference that the ongoing decline in raw milk prices creates critical risks for the survival of dairy farms in 2026, the fulfillment of European requirements, and the preservation of exports to the EU.
High Beef Prices Support Cattle Exports
In November, Ukraine increased exports of live cattle and beef amidst high prices in export markets and limited supply, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).
Ukraine Increased Milk Exports During the Baking Season
In November, Ukrainian companies saw a decrease in revenue for most exported dairy products compared to October. Condensed milk and cream were the exceptions; an increase in their shipments allowed overall export figures to move into positive territory, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).
A Taste of Ukraine: "Cheese Map of Ukraine" Presented in Kyiv
On December 16, 2025, a landmark event for the cheese-making industry took place in Kyiv — the presentation of the "Cheese Map of Ukraine." The Association of Milk Producers (AMP) was represented at the event by Deputy Director General Olena Zhupinas.
AMP Participates in the Final Meeting of the SULAWE Project
From December 10 to 13, the final meeting of the international SULAWE project participants took place at the Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences (Germany). Alla Naumenko, Head of the Customer Service Department of the Association of Milk Producers (AMP), participated in the event.
Procurement Prices Fall Amid Large Surpluses
Surpluses of raw milk and finished products are putting pressure on procurement prices. A certain price stabilization is expected in the 3rd-4th quarter of 2026, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).
Compensation for Frontline Farms Will Only Fully Work with Insurance and a Market Free of Counterfeit Goods, Says Denys Marchuk
The 50% compensation introduced by the state for the cost of building and restoring livestock farms can become a powerful incentive for the revival of agribusiness in frontline regions. However, without insurance and the fight against counterfeit goods, its effectiveness will be limited. According to the estimation of Ukrainian dairy associations, up to 30% of the dairy market consists of gray imports and falsified dairy products.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Adopts the State Budget for 2026
During its session on December 3rd, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the draft state budget for 2026 in the second reading and in its entirety. 257 people's deputies voted "For" the decision, reports Agravery.com.
Dairy Farms Increased Milk Production in January–October 2025
The reduction in raw milk production in Ukraine is occurring due to personal peasant farms (household sector). The industrial sector is compensating for a portion of the production despite the unfavorable market situation and the consequences of the war, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).