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: 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…
Global Dairy Market: Milk Surpluses Put Pressure on Prices
Nearly all dairy regions experienced an atypical increase in milk yields, which led to a rise in global milk production volumes. According to calculations by…
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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.
Ukraine Increased Cattle Exports Amid Global Beef Shortage
In 2025, Ukraine increased its exports of cattle and beef against the backdrop of a global red meat shortage and rising prices in export markets, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvilii, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.
Ukraine Reduced Dairy Exports in December
In December, Ukraine reduced its exports of dairy products amidst a "dead season" in export markets during the New Year holidays, a decrease in global prices for exchange commodities due to an unpredicted increase in milk yields in producing regions, and the accumulation of an oversupply of finished products, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvilii, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.
Unpredicted Yields Crash Milk Prices in the EU
Unpredicted growth in raw milk production, an oversupply of commodity products in warehouses, and a crash in butter prices are driving down raw milk prices in the EU, reports Georghii Kukiashvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).
Butter Pulls Raw Milk Prices Down
The decline in procurement prices continues in Ukraine amidst significant surpluses of raw milk, falling global prices for butter and other commodities, and ongoing challenges with the sale of finished products in both domestic and export markets, reports Georghii Kukiashvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).