Expert Opinion
Olena Zhupinas
Deputy CEO, Project Manager for for Processing Sector Cooperation
Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine

World Milk Price Is Stabilizing: What Does This Mean for Ukrainian Producers?

The global dairy market in the second half of 2026 remains relatively balanced, however, production growth rates are slowing down, and risks to milk and…

Georghii Kuhiashvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

The Global Dairy Market Enters a New Stage of Transformation

The global dairy market enters a new stage of transformation. The EU faces a reduction in profitability and intensifying competition. The US places its bet…

Antibiotics Under New Rules: First Trainings Held in Lviv

On April 22–23, practical training sessions for producers were held in Lviv, with separate tracks for cattle and pig farming. The focus was on operating under new conditions: prescription-based use of antibiotics, the role of the licensed veterinarian, record-keeping, and traceability.

  • Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Under Pressure of Low Raw Milk Purchase Prices, Cow Population Declines on Dairy Farms for the Second Consecutive Month

In the first quarter of 2026, the cow population in Ukraine declined not only in private households but also on industrial farms.

GDT Auctions: Competition in the Global Milk Fat Market and Costly Logistics Pressure Prices

The GDT price index declined amid a slump in prices for butter and anhydrous milk fat. Buyers are hesitant to contract due to rising freight rates caused by higher oil prices following the military-political crisis in the Middle East, as well as increased and cheaper supplies from the USA and the EU.

  • Thursday, 23 April 2026

Low Raw Milk Purchase Prices Boosted Ukraine’s Cattle Exports in March

Ukraine increased its cattle exports amid low raw milk purchase prices, high prices in export markets, and a global shortage of red meat.

  • Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Raw Milk Prices Decreased in the EU in March

The European Commission has opted for the self-regulation of the dairy market, despite the pressure of rising production costs on farms and market instability.

Three Weeks to the Grand Finale: Who Will Become a Legend of the 2026 Dairy Market?

Your performance metrics are more than just figures in a report. They are proof that Ukrainian dairy farming is unstoppable! We know the immense effort behind every liter of milk, and it is time to showcase these results on both national and international levels!

Dairy Prices Increased in March

Dairy prices in Ukraine primarily rose due to higher logistics costs, increasing energy prices, and intensified export activity.

Farmers Operating at a Loss, While Retail Milk Prices Remain Unchanged: Who Claims the Difference?

The price of farm milk in Ukraine has dropped significantly, yet dairy products on store shelves have not decreased in cost. Who is capturing the margin between the farm, the processing plant, and the supermarket, and why are retailers remaining silent? Ekonomichna Pravda (epravda.com.ua) breaks down the supply chain from the farm to the cash register.

School Milk: From British Experience to Ukrainian Strategy

The provision of free milk to schoolchildren is becoming increasingly relevant both globally and in Ukraine. While the United Kingdom campaigns to expand its "School Milk" program, the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AVM) calls for the implementation of a similar national strategy in Ukraine. This represents a path toward improving national health and stabilizing the agricultural sector.

100 Calves Every Month — Care, Knowledge, and Responsibility Behind Each One

In the Cherkasy region, STOV "Peremoha" — a member farm of the Association of Milk Producers (AMP) — demonstrates what modern Ukrainian animal husbandry can be: a place where every newborn calf gets the right start, and animal welfare is not a formality, but a daily practice.

  • Friday, 27 March 2026