Ukraine Increased Dairy Exports in March

Ukraine increased its dairy exports in March, which may be due to higher global demand as people prepared for Easter. However, the dairy industry faces uncertainty due to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Hungary and Slovakia and the Trump administration's trade war, according to Georgii Kukhaleyishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers. of Ukraine.

Milk Prices Decrease Amidst Market Uncertainty

While the minimum and maximum price ranges remained stable, changes occurred within the price corridor mainly due to increased exports of dairy products. However, the Ukrainian dairy market faces uncertainty. The trade war between the USA and Europe, with increased tariffs on dairy products, along with a potential threat of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, could significantly lower raw milk prices, according to Georgii Kukhaleyishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

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Ministry of Agrarian Policy and FAO Expand Modular Grain Storage Program to Chernihiv Oblast

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are expanding their program to provide modular grain storage facilities to the Chernihiv Oblast. As part of this phase of the program, 54 modular grain storage units will be transferred to selected agricultural producers in the region. The expansion of the program aims to help local farmers preserve their harvest and strengthen the resilience of food systems.

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Creates Price Risks for Europe's Dairy Industry

In March, raw milk prices decreased slightly, despite the seasonal increase in milk yield due to warm spring weather. An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in European countries may contribute to a further decline in raw milk prices, according to Georgii Kukhaleyishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

What You Need to Know About Foot-and-Mouth Disease - Discussed at Webinar

On April 7th, an initiative of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, the Committee on Food Safety and Veterinary Medicine of the Public Council of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, in cooperation with the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP) and the Consulting Center of AMP, held a free webinar for the dairy community of Ukraine. The goal was to provide updated information on the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and bluetongue in the EU, the risks for Ukraine, disease symptoms, effective prevention measures, and action plans for farms and local service representatives in case of suspected or confirmed outbreaks.

Commercial Farms Must Maintain a Closed Operation to Prevent Foot-and-Mouth Disease

A closed operational regime is a reliable method for protecting livestock from various infectious diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease.

Animals can contract foot-and-mouth disease from wild or domestic animals. Newly acquired livestock should undergo a 30-day quarantine period.

GDT Auction: Skimmed Milk Powder Prices Increase

Following the latest auction session, the price index has increased due to a resurgence in demand for skimmed milk powder in export markets, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Ukrainian Producers Face Another Drop in Milk Prices

Outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in European countries and the cancellation of the preferential duty-free regime by the EU for Ukrainian agricultural exporters create conditions for further reductions in raw milk prices in Ukraine, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP).

Farms of All Categories Increase Cattle Population

Farms of all categories have increased their cattle population compared to February 2025. However, the number of cows has slightly decreased. Active demand for cattle and beef is observed in external markets, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP).