Expert Opinion
Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market: Cow Diseases and Weather Impact Milk Supply

From January to July, the EU's raw milk production decreased due to cow diseases and unfavorable weather. Drought has also led to lower yields in…

Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

The Global Dairy Market: Unstable Milk Yields and Economic Conditions

According to Teagasc data, in 2025, milk production volumes are showing mixed dynamics in the main dairy product exporting regions. As reported by Agriland, demand…

Milk Prices Stabilized in Ukraine

A relative stabilization of raw milk prices has occurred in the domestic market. However, there are risks of further price decreases due to reduced supplies of skimmed milk powder and processed cheese products, the introduction of protectionist measures in export markets, as well as in the event of foot-and-mouth disease spreading, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

  • Monday, 28 April 2025

Ministry of Economy Presents Website to Inform About Compensation for Agricultural Land Demining Costs

As of April 22, Ukrainian farmers submitted 228 applications to participate in the state program for compensating the cost of agricultural land demining, of which 191 were rejected. To improve the situation and assist with application submission, the Ministry of Economy, together with the Humanitarian Demining Center and UNDP in Ukraine, launched an information campaign for farmers, according to the Ministry of Economy's website.

  • Friday, 25 April 2025

Applications Open for Participation in Ukraine Recovery Conference

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy invites Ukrainian agricultural producers to join a competition for private Ukrainian companies and participate in the annual international Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025, which will take place on July 10-11 in Rome.

  • Thursday, 24 April 2025

Dairy Farms Increased Cow Population Over the Last Month

In Ukraine, the number of cattle increased during March, and the rate of decline in the cow population slowed down. However, relocation processes and the potential threat of foot-and-mouth disease spreading from European countries create risks of increased culling, according to Georgii Kukhaleyishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Thursday, 24 April 2025

AMP to Participate in Danish-Ukrainian AgroTech Conference

On April 29th, Kyiv will host a significant event for the agricultural sector — the Danish-Ukrainian Agrotechnological Conference, organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Ukraine and the Danish Agriculture and Food Council.

  • Thursday, 24 April 2025

Raw Milk Sample Logistics: Raw Milk Control Program in Ukraine

One of the important issues in the implementation of the Raw Milk Control Program in Ukraine (RMCP) is the logistics of raw milk samples from the facilities of market operators to authorized laboratories.

  • Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Hungary Laboratory Confirms New 5th Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak

Hungary has officially confirmed a new foot-and-mouth disease outbreak on a cattle farm with a capacity of 600 cows near Rábapordány, 30 km from the previous outbreak, on the border with Slovakia and Austria on April 17-18, 2025.

  • Wednesday, 23 April 2025

"Hotlines" Established to Report Animal Diseases: Foot-and-Mouth Disease or Bluetongue

The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP - DPSS) has established a "hotline" in each region to receive calls from citizens regarding suspected cases of foot-and-mouth disease or bluetongue in animals.

  • Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Ministry of Agrarian Policy, Bayer, and the All-Ukrainian Association of United Territorial Communities Launch Seed Material Program for Agricultural Producers

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine continues to explore opportunities to support Ukrainian farmers and, together with the international company Bayer and the All-Ukrainian Association of United Territorial Communities, is launching a program to provide seed material.

  • Friday, 18 April 2025

SSUFSCP - DPSS Warns: Easter Holidays, April-May - Highest Risk Period for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Entering Ukraine

Food products of animal origin are a potential factor in the transmission of foot-and-mouth disease. Therefore, starting from April 16, 2025, a ban has been imposed on the transportation of food products in hand luggage and baggage from Hungary and Slovakia! (Foot-and-mouth disease cases have recently been recorded in these countries).

  • Friday, 18 April 2025